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Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

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Marquis Apartments | Comfortable Living in El Cajon! - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Marquis Apartments | Comfortable Living in El Cajon!

871 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,625–$1,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Ceiling Fan
Dishwasher
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
Madison Palms - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Madison Palms

1187 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$1,895

Apartment for rent

421 South Mollison Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

421 South Mollison Avenue

421 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,900–$2,100

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Controlled Access
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
Royal Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Royal Gardens

193 W Park Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,945

Apartment for rent

Mollison - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Mollison

975 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$1,950

Apartment for rent

Welcome to Rockford Gardens! - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Welcome to Rockford Gardens!

181 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,960

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$1,870

148 Taft Ave

Nearby rental good for pet owners

1039 N. Mollison Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

1039 N. Mollison Ave

1039 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,975

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Ceiling Fan
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Lincoln Greens - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.9

Very good

Lincoln Greens

166 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Carpet
Ceiling Fan
Controlled Access
On-Site Laundry
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CHASE AVENUE EAST 960 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

CHASE AVENUE EAST 960

960 E Chase Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Garage parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Garage Parking
Oven
Greentree Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Greentree Apartments

182 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Carpet
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
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Find sweet deals in El Cajon

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

$1,800–$1,995

545 N Mollison Ave

$1,895–$1,995

1371 E Lexington Ave

$1,895

1187 E Madison Ave

$1,900

421 S Mollison Ave

1028 South Magnolia Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

1028 South Magnolia Avenue

1028 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
466 W Washington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,251

$2,009

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Newly Renovated 2 Bed/1 Bath El Cajon - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Newly Renovated 2 Bed/1 Bath El Cajon

458 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050–$2,100

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Oven
589 N Johnson Ave #210 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

589 N Johnson Ave #210, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Assigned parking | Central heat

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050

Condo for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Central Heat
Microwave
Oven
Swimming Pool
Villas of Washington - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Villas of Washington

1121 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,075

Apartment for rent

233 N Mollison Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,206

$2,083

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Mollison Garden - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Mollison Garden

863 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Swimming Pool
761 South Orange Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

761 South Orange Avenue

761 S Orange Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Carpet

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
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Parkwood Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

Parkwood Gardens

244 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,095–$2,695

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Ceiling Fan
On-Site Laundry
Lone Palm Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Lone Palm Terrace

968 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Rancho Jamacha Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.3

Excellent

Rancho Jamacha Gardens

437 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
On-Site Laundry
5700 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

5700

716 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,100

Apartment for rent

1294 N Mollison Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

1294 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Villa Rimini - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.2

Excellent

Villa Rimini

725 Washington Heights Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150–$2,325

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
Newly Renovated 2 Bed/2 Bath El Cajon - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Newly Renovated 2 Bed/2 Bath El Cajon

200 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,150

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Oven
792 Avocado Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

792 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

Condo for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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441 Dominguez Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable | On-site laundry | Controlled access

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
1496 Oakdale Ave Apt 2 #Apt 2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Residential Lease, El Cajon, CA

1496 Oakdale Ave Apt 2 #Apt 2, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Oven
El Palacio - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

El Palacio

549 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Carpet
Controlled Access
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
798 McClure St. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

798 McClure St.

798 Mcclure St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
On-Site Laundry
Heights Square Apartments! - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.6

Very good

Heights Square Apartments!

740 Washington Heights Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Central Heat
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
Mollison 1100 (Mollison LLC) - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.9

Very good

Mollison 1100 (Mollison LLC)

1100 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | Microwave

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Mollison Villas - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Mollison Villas

758 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
SUN909 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

SUN909

909 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Controlled Access
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Package Service
Swimming Pool
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Evergreen Villas! - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Evergreen Villas!

259 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Carpet
Ceiling Fan
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
Silver Oaks Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5d+ ago

9.1

Excellent

Silver Oaks Apartment Homes

945 Estes St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
510 S Johnson Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Spacious 2-bedroom 1-bath unit for rent in El Cajon

510 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 10

437 E Park Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable | Swimming pool | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$3,083

$2,212

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Move in Promotion! 2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Remodeled Apartment - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Move in Promotion! 2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Remodeled Apartment

330 N 1st St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
642 S Mollison Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

642 S Mollison Ave

642 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$2,800

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
Newly Renovated 4 Bedroom/3 Bathroom - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.6

Very good

Newly Renovated 4 Bedroom/3 Bathroom

738 S Orange Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

4 beds

3 baths

$3,484

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Oven
8774 Cordial Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in El Cajon

8774 Cordial Rd, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | Garage parking | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$3,795

House for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floor
Oven
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701 Star Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

701 Star Ct, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

5 beds

3 baths

$4,795

House for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Fireplace
Garage Parking
High Ceilings
In-Unit Laundry
Oven
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