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Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

46 rentals

994 Leslie Rd #5 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

994 Leslie Rd #5, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Controlled access

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
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

$1,875

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 22

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

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

Lila Gardens

288 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | Air conditioning | Ceiling fan

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

Apartment for rent

1043 So Sunshine - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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
Renette New – Modern Comfort in a Prime El Cajon Location! - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

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

$1,895–$2,100

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

Mollison Villas

758 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fan
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$1,850

148 Taft Ave

Nearby rental good for pet owners

1013 S Sunshine Ave #L - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

1013 S. Sunshine - #L

1013 S Sunshine Ave #L, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

$1,895

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Mar 16

Top amenities
Carpet
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
449 S Mollison Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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 15

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

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

GRANITE HILLS

1512 Oakdale Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

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

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$1,756–$2,128

545 N Mollison Ave

$1,795

994 Leslie Rd #5

$1,845–$2,100

962 S Mollison Ave

$1,850

148 Taft Ave

140 Wells Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

140 Wells Ave

140 Wells Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Village de la Valle - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Village de la Valle

660 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995–$2,095

Apartment for rent

1000 Leslie Rd #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

1000 Leslie Rd #D, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,995

Condo for rent

Available May 1

Top amenities
Carpet
In-Unit Laundry
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

$1,999

Condo for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
Oven
Swimming Pool
330 N 1st St #K - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,017

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
In-Unit Laundry
Oven
330 N 1st St #M - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,017

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
Oven
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 | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,025

Apartment for rent

Casa Del Valle - Photo 1 of 1

23h 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
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340 N 1st St #H - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,067

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Oven
340 N 1st St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,067

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
309 Chambers Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

309 Chambers Street

309 Chambers St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Casa De Luna - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

Casa De Luna

225 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Carpet
Ceiling Fan
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
Storage
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

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
1371 E Lexington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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
Mollison Garden - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Mollison Garden

863 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Assigned parking | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
855 E Lexington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,100

Condo for rent

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917 E Madison Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Large 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Downstairs Apartment-Move In Special OAC*

917 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 15

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

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Portofino Apartments

822 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,125

Apartment for rent

El Palacio - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

9.4

Excellent

El Palacio

549 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2–3 beds

2 baths

$2,145–$2,695

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Carpet
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
572 El Cajon Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

1 bath

$2,395

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 30

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
424 Emerald Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

424 Emerald Ave

424 Emerald Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Controlled access

3 beds

1 bath

$2,595

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
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 | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$2,700

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ 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

Apartment for rent

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691 Graves Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.9

Very good

691 Graves Ave

691 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | Dishwasher | Microwave

3 beds

2 baths

$3,095

House for rent

305 Chambers St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

305 Chambers St #D, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | On-site management

3 beds

2 baths

$3,100

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 26

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
759 W Chase Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

759 W Chase Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | On-site management

3 beds

2 baths

$3,195

House for rent

Available Jan 28

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
1357-59 Marline Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

1357-59 Marline Avenue

1357 Marline Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

4 beds

2 baths

$3,495

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
606 S 2nd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

606 S 2nd St, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable | Hardwood floor

4 beds

2 baths

$3,995

House for rent

Newly Renovated 6 Bedroom/4 Bathroom - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.3

Very good

Newly Renovated 6 Bedroom/4 Bathroom

738 S Orange Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

6 beds

4 baths

$4,700

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
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