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Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

58 rentals available

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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

$1,850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

$1,890

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Madison Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

Madison Court Apartments

303 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895–$2,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
South Sunshine Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

South Sunshine Gardens

1043 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,925

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Magnolia - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Magnolia

904 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,925–$2,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$995

643 Avocado Ave

Nearby rental good for pet owners

1039 N. Mollison Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

1039 N. Mollison Ave

1039 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,925–$2,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Lincoln Greens - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9

Excellent

Lincoln Greens

166 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$1,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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798 McClure St. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

798 McClure St.

798 Mcclure St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
181 Ballantyne St #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

181 Ballantyne St #11, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,960

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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–$2,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

Find sweet deals in El Cajon

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

$1,700

1037 E Lexington Ave

$1,825

1040 E Washington Ave

$1,890

254 Orlando St

995 N Mollison Ave #25 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable 2 bed 2 bath Apt.

995 N Mollison Ave #25, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | Dishwasher | On-site management

2 beds

2 baths

$1,995

Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
425 Millar Ave ##A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

425 Millar Ave ##A, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

$1,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Westbrook Manor - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

3d ago

9

Excellent

Westbrook Manor

379 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,025

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
801 S Orange Ave #C - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

801 S Orange Ave #C, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
792 Avocado Ave #47 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

792 Avocado Ave #47, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Price dropped $400Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
792 Avocado Ave #44 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

792 Avocado Ave #44, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
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

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Amber Woods - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Amber Woods

420 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
390 N 1st St #9 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

390 N 1st St #9, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | Assigned parking | Storage

2 beds

2 baths

$2,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1386 E Madison Ave #43 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

1386 E Madison Ave #43, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,150

Price dropped $350Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
200 Taft Ave #F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

200 Taft Ave #F, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1294 N Mollison Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

1294 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$2,161

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Anza Oaks Apartments! - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

$2,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
792 N Mollison Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

792 N Mollison Ave #4, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Swimming pool

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Emerald Gardens - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Emerald Gardens

372 Emerald Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Storage | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
CHASE AVENUE EAST 960 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

CHASE AVENUE EAST 960

960 E Chase Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
817 Franklin Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

817 Franklin Avenue

817 Franklin Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
321 Roanoke Rd #321 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

321 Roanoke Rd #321, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Dishwasher | Controlled access

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1440 Oakdale Ave #18 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

3BR/2.0BA

1440 Oakdale Ave #18, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$2,495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
MARLINE AVE DUPLEX - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

MARLINE AVE DUPLEX

1467 Marline Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | Oven

3 beds

1 bath

$2,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1031 Leslie Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

Charming 3-Bedroom Apartment with Modern Finishes

1031 Leslie Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Air conditioning

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,795

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Dominguez Way Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

Dominguez Way Apartments

441 Dominguez Way, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

1 bath

$2,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Welcome To Wisconsin - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Welcome To Wisconsin

299 Wisconsin Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

2 baths

$2,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
314 Shady Ln #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

3 Bedroom 2 Full Bathrooms For Rent

314 Shady Ln #NA, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

2 baths

$2,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
691 Graves Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.9

Very good

691 Graves Ave

691 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

1 bath

$2,988

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1231 Evilo St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

1231 Evilo St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$3,200

Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1478 Marline Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

1478 Marline Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$3,295

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1000 S Mollison Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

1000 S Mollison Ave #3, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$3,295

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1112 Lemon Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Cheap El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

1112 Lemon Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$3,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
738 S Orange Ave #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon townhouse for rent in El Cajon

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

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

4 beds

3 baths

$3,484

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1022 Coleen Ct - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

1022 Coleen Ct, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

4 beds

2 baths

$3,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

$3,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1245 Tres Lomas Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

1245 Tres Lomas Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$4,000

Price dropped $495Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
230 Dewane Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Cheap El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

230 Dewane Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Garage parking | Dishwasher

4 beds

2.5 baths

$4,195

Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
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