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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

The average rent for 1 bedroom apartments in El Cajon is down 1% compared to last month but up 2.49% year-over-year.

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800 N Mollison Ave #19 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

1 Beds El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
294 Chambers St #39 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

1 Beds El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

Highly desirable Condominium downtown El Cajon, fully renovated, ground level !

294 Chambers St #39, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,150

Price dropped $200Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Terre at Madison - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.7

Very good

Terre at Madison

422 Shady Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$1,985–$2,119

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Leslie Gardens - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Leslie Gardens

920 Leslie Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$1,625

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Meadowglen Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.3

Excellent

Meadowglen Apartments

770 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Broadway Villas - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Broadway Villas

1050 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021

1 bed

1 bath

$1,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

Nearby rental good for eco-living

Nearby rental good for pet owners

Avocado Ave 643-647 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.3

Very good

Avocado Ave 643-647

643 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$995–$1,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
110 W. Renette Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

110 W. Renette Ave.

110 W Renette Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$1,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Westwood Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

Westwood Apartments

180 N 1st St, El Cajon, CA 92021

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$1,725

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
991 N Mollison Ave #14 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

1 Beds El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Cozy 1 bedroom 1 bath available now!

991 N Mollison Ave #14, El Cajon, CA 92021

On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Terre at Mollison - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9

Excellent

Terre at Mollison

233 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$1,822–$2,036

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

Find sweet deals in El Cajon

These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

Villas of Washington - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Villas of Washington

1121 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,795

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Broadway Square - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Broadway Square

563 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Terre at Lexi - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.6

Excellent

Terre at Lexi

104 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$1,839–$2,094

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Mark IX Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Mark IX Apartments

639 Emerald Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Controlled access | Oven

1 bed

1 bath

$1,625

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
BPW 344 COMPTON - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

BPW 344 COMPTON

344 Compton St, El Cajon, CA 92020

1 bed

1 bath

$1,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Colonial Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Colonial Gardens

1096 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$1,675–$1,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Village Green Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Village Green Apartment Homes

151 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$1,725

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Emerald Gardens - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Emerald Gardens

372 Emerald Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | Controlled access | Carpet

1 bed

1 bath

$1,650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Horizon - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.1

Excellent

Horizon

466 W Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$1,862–$2,174

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
365 Wisconsin Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

1 Beds El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

Modern luxury 1bed!

365 Wisconsin Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
466 W Washington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

1 Beds El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$1,880

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
335 Claydelle Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

1 Beds El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Upstairs 1Bed/1BA Apartment

335 Claydelle Ave #B, El Cajon, CA 92020

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Storage

1 bed

1 bath

$1,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
195 Ballantyne St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

1 Beds El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

Air conditioning | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
910 S Lincoln Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

1 Beds El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

Cozy Casa | Mini Home for Travel Workers

910 S Lincoln Ave #B, El Cajon, CA 92020

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$4,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1078 Cosmo Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

1 Beds El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

Cozy Casa | White Sand Casita

1078 Cosmo Ave #B, El Cajon, CA 92019

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Balcony

1 bed

1 bath

$4,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1294 N Mollison Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

1 Beds El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

1294 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$1,746

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
800 N Mollison Ave #23 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

1 Beds El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

Swimming pool | Outdoor space | Microwave

1 bed

1 bath

$1,687

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
437 E Park Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

1 Beds El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Swimming pool | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$1,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
716 Broadway #23 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

1 Beds El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

716 Broadway #23, El Cajon, CA 92021

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | On-site management

1 bed

1 bath

$1,695

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
233 N Mollison Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

1 Beds El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

1 bed

1 bath

$1,816

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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