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Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

83 rentals

Bella Vista Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Bella Vista Apartments

545 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650–$1,756

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
EV Charging
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
535 N 1st St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

535 N 1st St #D, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

Amber Woods - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Amber Woods

420 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable

2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,875–$1,970

Apartment for rent

TAFT - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.3

Excellent

TAFT

148 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
On-Site Laundry
449 S Mollison Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

449 S Mollison Ave #3, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,925

Condo for rent

Available Mar 16

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Mollison Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9

Excellent

Mollison Terrace

1029 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,925

Apartment for rent

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$1,900

148 Taft Ave

Nearby rental good for pet owners

Royal Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

3d 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

GRANITE HILLS - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

GRANITE HILLS

1512 Oakdale Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$1,975

Apartment for rent

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Regency Park - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.3

Very good

Regency Park

245 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$1,995

Apartment for rent

351-361 Millar Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

351-361 Millar Avenue

351 Millar Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
On-Site Laundry
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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$1,650–$1,756

545 N Mollison Ave

$1,845

962 S Mollison Ave

$1,850

535 N 1st St #D

$1,875–$1,970

420 Jamacha Rd

Millar-381 Millar Ave El Cajon, CA 92020 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Millar-381 Millar Ave El Cajon, CA 92020

381 Millar Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Scranton St (820) - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Scranton St (820)

820 Scranton St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
Anza Oaks Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Anza Oaks Apartments

1000 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995–$2,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
1302 Arlington Pl - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

1302 Arlington Pl

1302 Arlington Pl, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
On-Site Laundry
Mollison Villas - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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
140 Wells Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

140 Wells Ave

140 Wells Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Garage parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Garage Parking
716 Broadway #22 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

716 Broadway #22, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | In-unit laundry | On-site management

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 22

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Swimming Pool
908 S Sunshine Ave #17 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

908 S Sunshine Ave #17, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$1,999

Condo for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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589 N Johnson Ave #235 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

589 N Johnson Ave #235, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,999

Condo for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Fitness Center
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
Oven
Town and Country Garden Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d 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

$2,025

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
SUN909 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

SUN909

909 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,045

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Ceiling Fan
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Swimming Pool
Casa Del Valle - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

Casa Del Valle

171 N 1st St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,045

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fan
Central Heat
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
Villas of Washington - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Villas of Washington

1121 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Mollison Garden - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

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
Comfort, Style, and Convenience at Lone Palm Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

Comfort, Style, and Convenience at Lone Palm Terrace

968 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,095–$2,295

Apartment for rent

Cobblestone Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

Cobblestone Park Apartments

1535 Granite Hills Dr, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,100–$2,400

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
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532 N 1st St #532 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

532 N 1st St #532, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 12

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
391 Emerald Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

2 BR, 1 BA in El Cajon

391 Emerald Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 3

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

2d ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,262

$2,101

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
233 N Mollison Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,421

$2,101

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Terre at 1050 Peach - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Terre at 1050 Peach

1050 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,110–$2,507

Apartment for rent

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

6h ago

9.4

Excellent

Parkwood Gardens

244 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,125–$2,145

Apartment for rent

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

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

Taft Manor

143 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2–3 beds

2 baths

$2,150–$2,695

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fan
In-Unit Laundry
966 Sunshine_Bb - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.1

Excellent

966 Sunshine_Bb

966 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
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Spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bath Apartments — Your New Home in the Heart of El Cajon - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

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

257 Jamacha Road, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150–$2,395

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
437 E Park Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable | Swimming pool | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$2,487

$2,188

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Indian Springs - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

9

Excellent

Indian Springs

1188 S Orange Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

608 Grape St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

2BR/1.5BA

608 Grape St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | Dishwasher | Microwave

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

215 S Lincoln Ave - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

4d ago

8.5

Very good

215 S Lincoln Ave

215 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,250

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
Villa Rimini - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

Villa Rimini

725 Washington Heights Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250–$2,350

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
732 E Lexington Ave #18 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

$2,250 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Condo In El Cajon With Great Amenities

732 E Lexington Ave #18, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Condo for rent

Available Feb 1

Top amenities
Swimming Pool
Ballantyne Villas - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

4d ago

9.1

Excellent

Ballantyne Villas

340 Wells Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,295

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fan
Controlled Access
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
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1280 W Main St #17 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon townhouse for rent in El Cajon

1280 West Main St. #17 - 17

1280 W Main St #17, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

House for rent

Available Mar 15

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Cable
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
550 Graves Ave #16 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

Move in Special 50% off first month's rent.

550 Graves Ave #16, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,495

$2,300

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Feb 3

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fan
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
Xav 424 Emerald Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Xav 424 Emerald Avenue

424 Emerald Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$2,495

Apartment for rent

572 El Cajon Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

1 bath

$2,495

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 9

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
South Magnolia Villas - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.1

Excellent

South Magnolia Villas

810 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Storage | Air conditioning

3 beds

2 baths

$2,895–$3,395

Apartment for rent

North Mollison Apartments | Comfortable Living in Central El Cajon! - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.1

Excellent

North Mollison Apartments | Comfortable Living in Central El Cajon!

1286 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$2,900

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
1317 Marline Ave Unit 1 #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

$3,200 + $300 (ALL Utilities Included) - 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom House In El Cajon

1317 Marline Ave Unit 1 #NA, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

2 baths

$3,100

House for rent

Available Sep 18

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Storage
Wheelchair Accessible
1465 E Lexington Ave #5C - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

1465 E Lexington Ave #5C, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable | Garage parking | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$3,225

Condo for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
Oven
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