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Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

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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

Affordable | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$925–$1,000

Apartment for rent

316 El Cajon Blvd - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

4d ago

Cheap El Cajon townhouse for rent in El Cajon

316 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

4 beds

4 baths

$1,500

House for rent

Top amenities
Central Heat
Dishwasher
Furnished
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Spacious Remodeled Apartments With parking and Air conditioning - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Spacious Remodeled Apartments With parking and Air conditioning

962 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,745–$1,895

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
Golden Fountain - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

Golden Fountain

1040 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$1,825

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
1043 So Sunshine - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

1043 So Sunshine

1043 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

Apartment for rent

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

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Orlando Gardens

217 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

Apartment for rent

Nearby rental good for eco-living

Nearby rental good for pet owners

535 North 1st Street #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Apartment for rent

122 S Anza St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

122 S Anza St #5, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,975

Condo for rent

Available Dec 29

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Ceiling Fan
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
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Pinewood Villas | Peaceful Living in the Heart of El Cajon - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

Pinewood Villas | Peaceful Living in the Heart of El Cajon

946 South Anza Street, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
449 S Mollison Ave #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

449 S Mollison Ave #8, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Condo for rent

Available Oct 10

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
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Find sweet deals in El Cajon

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

$1,745–$1,895

962 S Mollison Ave

$1,799

943 E Madison Ave

$1,825

1040 E Washington Ave

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

$2,363

$2,002

Price drop

Apartment for rent

466 W Washington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,363

$2,013

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Courtyards - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Courtyards

553 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,020–$2,095

Apartment for rent

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

19h ago

8.5

Very good

SUN909

909 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | On-site management

2 beds

1 bath

$2,045

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Package Service
Millar-381 Millar Ave El Cajon, CA 92020 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Millar-381 Millar Ave El Cajon, CA 92020

381 Millar Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050

Apartment for rent

TAFT - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.1

Excellent

TAFT

148 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
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

$2,150

$2,050

Price drop

Condo for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Fitness Center
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
Oven
Mollison Garden - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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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1371 E Lexington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.3

Excellent

1371 E Lexington Ave

1371 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Swimming Pool
Renette New – Modern Comfort in a Prime El Cajon Location! - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

9.2

Excellent

Renette New – Modern Comfort in a Prime El Cajon Location!

127 W Renette Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
1028 South Magnolia Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

$2,100

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site 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
Portofino Apts - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.6

Very good

Portofino Apts

822 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,125

Apartment for rent

Anza Oaks Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

21h 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

$2,145–$2,225

Apartment for rent

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

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

Parkwood Gardens

244 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2–3 beds

2 baths

$2,145–$2,695

Apartment for rent

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

1d ago

9.1

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
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Indian Springs - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

Indian Springs

1188 S Orange Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Scranton St (820) - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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

$2,200

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
1321 Greenfield Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon townhouse for rent in El Cajon

1321 Greenfield Drive, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

House for rent

Top amenities
Controlled Access
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
Welcome to Anza Village – Comfortable Living in the Heart of El Cajon! - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

9.1

Excellent

Welcome to Anza Village – Comfortable Living in the Heart of El Cajon!

265 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,250–$2,300

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Controlled Access
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
Oven
505 East Madison Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

2 BR, 2 BA in El Cajon

505 East Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,250

Condo for rent

Available Nov 10

478 Van Houten - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.1

Excellent

478 Van Houten

478 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,265

Apartment for rent

233 North Mollison Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,523

$2,267

Price drop

Apartment for rent

The Willows at Washington - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

The Willows at Washington

939 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Dishwasher | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

Apartment for rent

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628 West Washington Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

House for rent

1294 N Mollison Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$2,611

$2,330

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Welcome To Wisconsin - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.5

Very good

Welcome To Wisconsin

299 Wisconsin Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2–3 beds

2 baths

$2,350–$2,800

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
642 S Mollison Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

642 S Mollison Ave

642 South Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$2,450

Apartment for rent

776-784 South Anza - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

776-784 South Anza

776 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry

3 beds

1 bath

$2,550

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

South Magnolia Villas

810 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Storage | Air conditioning

3 beds

2 baths

$2,895

Apartment for rent

1437 1437 Robin Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon townhouse for rent in El Cajon

Townhouse, Condo / Co-op,Townhouse - El Cajon, CA

1437 1437 Robin Ln, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$3,575

$3,375

Price drop

House for rent

Top amenities
Carpet
Fireplace
Furnished
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
527 Birchwood Ln - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

527 Birchwood Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$3,795

House for rent

Available Jan 9

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Carpet
Ceiling Fan
In-Unit Laundry
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639 Galena Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

639 Galena Street, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable | In-unit laundry

4 beds

2 baths

$4,450

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
13561 Paseo Del Mar - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in El Cajon

Single Family Residence - El Cajon, CA

13561 Paseo Del Mar, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site management | Air conditioning

4 beds

3 baths

$4,600

House for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
On-Site Management
Swimming Pool
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