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Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

46 rentals

Mollison Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Mollison Terrace

1029 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,695–$1,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Ceiling Fan
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
336 Claydelle Ave #07 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,775

Apartment for rent

994 Leslie Rd #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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
Spacious Remodeled Apartments With parking and Air conditioning - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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

$1,845–$2,100

Apartment for rent

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

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

TAFT

148 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
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

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$1,850

148 Taft Ave

Nearby rental good for pet owners

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
Mollison - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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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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

$1,950

Apartment for rent

Calle Uno Apartments – Spacious Living in El Cajon - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Calle Uno Apartments – Spacious Living in El Cajon

252 N 1st St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

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$1,795

994 Leslie Rd #5

$1,850

148 Taft Ave

$1,875

716 Broadway #22

966 Sunshine_Bb - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.1

Excellent

966 Sunshine_Bb

966 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
140 Wells Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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
Lila Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

Lila Gardens

288 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | Air conditioning | Ceiling fan

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

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
1039 N. Mollison Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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

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
Mollison Garden - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3d 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
309 Chambers Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

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550 Graves Ave #16 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

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550 Graves Ave #16, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,200

$2,100

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Feb 3

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fan
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
Oakdale Village Properties LLC - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.7

Very good

Oakdale Village Properties LLC

1475 Oakdale Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Renette New – Modern Comfort in a Prime El Cajon Location! - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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
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
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–$2,492

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Portofino Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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

728 N Mollison Ave #C - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Condo for rent

Mollison 1100 (Mollison LLC) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

Mollison 1100 (Mollison LLC)

1100 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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1054 S Magnolia Ave #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

1054 S Magnolia Ave

1054 S Magnolia Ave #9, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
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 Mar 16

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

5d+ 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
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

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 | Dishwasher | Microwave

3 beds

2 baths

$3,095

House for rent

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

$3,300

$3,195

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jan 28

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
1620 Cliffdale Rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

4 beds

2 baths

$3,750

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Central Heat
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
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

$3,795

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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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

1330 Wendell Cutting Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

1330 Wendell Cutting Ct

1330 Wendell Cutting Ct, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

4 beds

2 baths

$4,395

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Newly Renovated 6 Bedroom/4 Bathroom - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

6.9

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

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
1811 Greenfield Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

1811 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | Garage parking | Storage

5 beds

3 baths

$4,750

House for rent

Available Mar 3

Top amenities
Business Center
Central Heat
Garage Parking
Package Service
Storage
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