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Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

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421 South Mollison Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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 bath

$1,900

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ 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

511 June Way #I - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

181 Ballantyne St #14 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

181 Ballantyne St #14, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,960

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 11

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
In-Unit Laundry

17h ago

8.5

Very good

254-274 Orlando Street

254 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,990

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
264 Orlando St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

254-274 Orlando Street - 264 Orlando

264 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Central heat

2 beds

1 bath

$1,990

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 24

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry

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Nearby rental good for pet owners

Renette New - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

Renette New

127 W Renette Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fan
On-Site Laundry
Mollison Villas - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

Mollison Villas

758 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
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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
1135 E Lexington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

1135 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

House for rent

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$1,795–$1,875

1040 E Washington Ave

$1,800–$1,850

545 N Mollison Ave

$1,875

434 434 & 456 & 458 S Mollison Ave

$1,900

421 S Mollison Ave

Villas of Washington - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Villas of Washington

1121 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,025

Apartment for rent

Stoneridge Apartments! - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

Stoneridge Apartments!

135 Roanoke Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,025

Apartment for rent

Town and Country Garden Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.2

Excellent

Town and Country Garden Apartments

1106 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,045

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
458 Ballantyne St #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

458 Ballantyne St #10, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 31

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
458 Ballantyne St #23 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

458 Ballantyne St #23, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 10

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Mollison 1100 (Mollison LLC) - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

9.2

Excellent

Mollison 1100 (Mollison LLC)

1100 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,075

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Magnolia - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Magnolia

904 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Mollison Garden - Photo 1 of 1
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4d 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
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Courtyards Apartments! - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

Courtyards Apartments!

553 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
West Palm - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

West Palm

351 W Palm Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
Oven
Lone Palm Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Lone Palm Terrace

968 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Dishwasher

2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,095–$2,195

Apartment for rent

1466 Granite Hills Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

1466 Granite Hills Dr, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

716 Broadway #20 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

716 Broadway #20, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | In-unit laundry | On-site management

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 18

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Sun Valley Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Sun Valley Gardens

588 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100–$2,200

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Ceiling Fan
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Swimming Pool
Rancho Jamacha Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

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
Swimming Pool
480 Jamacha Rd #27 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,100

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 24

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Concierge Service
Fitness Center
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
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505 E Madison Ave #75 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

505 E Madison Ave #75, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Storage | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,100

Condo for rent

Available Aug 15

336 Claydelle Ave #14 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

Westwood Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Westwood Apartments

180 N 1st St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,125

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Carpet
Ceiling Fan
On-Site Laundry
Storage
Swimming Pool
991 N Mollison Ave #03 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

2 Bedroom Available Now

991 N Mollison Ave #03, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,125

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 30

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Palm Villas Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Palm Villas Apartments

411 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,145

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ ago

9.1

Excellent

Parkwood Gardens

244 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,145

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
On-Site Laundry
Oak Valley Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Oak Valley Apartments

1037 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150–$2,275

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Ceiling Fan
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
Taft Manor - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

Taft Manor

143 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,150

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
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Spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bath Apartments — Your New Home in the Heart of El Cajon - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bath Apartments — Your New Home in the Heart of El Cajon

257 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

Apartment for rent

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
1562 E Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

1562 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$2,596

Apartment for rent

642 S Mollison Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

$2,599

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Central Heat
Controlled Access
In-Unit Laundry
1039 N. Mollison Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

1039 N. Mollison Ave

1039 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$2,625

Apartment for rent

Cuyamaca 4plex - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Cuyamaca 4plex

1162 N Cuyamaca St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Balcony

3 beds

2 baths

$2,650

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
MARLINE AVE DUPLEX - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

MARLINE AVE DUPLEX

1467 Marline Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | Oven

3 beds

1 bath

$2,700

Apartment for rent

691 Graves Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

691 Graves Ave

691 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$3,091

House for rent

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4d ago

8.9

Very good

South Magnolia Villas

810 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Storage | Air conditioning

3 beds

2 baths

$3,095

Apartment for rent

150 W Camden Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

Nice Private 3 bedroom, 2 bath house

150 W Camden Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Dishwasher | Storage

3 beds

2 baths

$3,100

House for rent

Available Aug 15

1031 S Mollison Ave #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon townhouse for rent in El Cajon

1031 S Mollison Ave #D, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Garage parking | Dishwasher

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,150

House for rent

Top amenities
Carpet
Central Heat
Dishwasher
Fireplace
Garage Parking
738 S Orange Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon townhouse for rent in El Cajon

738 S Orange Ave #A, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

4 beds

3 baths

$3,484

House for rent

Available Aug 10

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
357 Garfield Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

357 Garfield Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Outdoor space | Oven

4 beds

2.5 baths

$4,150

House for rent

1489 Naranca Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

Stunning Single Family House with 2 Car Garage in El Cajon | 1489 Naranca Ave | $4200/mo

1489 Naranca Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | Garage parking | Dishwasher

4 beds

3 baths

$4,500

$4,200

Price drop

House for rent

Available Sep 3

Top amenities
Garage Parking
Microwave
1677 Sandos St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

4/2

1677 Sandos St, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

4 beds

2 baths

$4,200

House for rent

Top amenities
Garage Parking
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
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