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Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

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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

Mollison Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

9

Excellent

Mollison Terrace

1029 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,925

Apartment for rent

998 South Mollison Avenue #12 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

998 South Mollison Avenue #12, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 2

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fan
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
140 Wells Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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
Regency Park - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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

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

3d 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

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$1,925

148 Taft Ave

Nearby rental good for pet owners

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
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
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181 Ballantyne Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

181 Ballantyne Street

181 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,017

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
Town and Country Garden Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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
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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$1,850

535 N 1st St #D

$1,895

1043 S Sunshine Ave

$1,925

1029 N Mollison Ave

SUN909 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

SUN909

909 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | On-site management

2 beds

1 bath

$2,045

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Controlled Access
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Package Service
466 W Washington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,069

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
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

$2,075

Apartment for rent

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

$2,093

Price drop

Apartment for rent

1302 Arlington Pl - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.5

Very good

1302 Arlington Pl

1302 Arlington Pl, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ 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

Cobblestone Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

21h 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
Renette New – Modern Comfort in a Prime El Cajon Location! - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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
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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
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

$2,100

Condo for rent

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
Terre at 1050 Peach - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

4d ago

8.5

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
Tiara Greens - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Tiara Greens

747 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,145

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Carpet
On-Site Laundry
Storage
Swimming Pool
Parkwood Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Parkwood Gardens

244 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,145

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
On-Site Laundry
966 Sunshine_Bb - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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
Indian Springs - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

Indian Springs

1188 S Orange Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

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Scranton St (820) - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

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
1294 N Mollison Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$2,209

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Montebello Villas - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Montebello Villas

1055 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,225–$2,595

Apartment for rent

478 Van Houten - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.1

Excellent

478 Van Houten

478 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Apartment for rent

215 S Lincoln Ave - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

215 S Lincoln Ave

215 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,250

Apartment for rent

Lone Palm Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

Lone Palm Terrace

968 968 & 976 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,295

Apartment for rent

Newly Renovated 2 Bed/2 Bath El Cajon - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.5

Very good

Newly Renovated 2 Bed/2 Bath El Cajon

200 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,338

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
Xav 424 Emerald Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

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Palm Villas - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Palm Villas

411 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$2,575

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

$2,590

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 2

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
776-784 South Anza - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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

$2,600

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–$3,395

Apartment for rent

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

22h 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
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
233 N Mollison Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$3,136

$2,925

Price drop

Apartment for rent

1317 Marline Ave Unit 1 #NA - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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
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 Robin Ln, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$3,375

House for rent

Top amenities
Carpet
Fireplace
Furnished
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
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Lone Pine Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Lone Pine Townhomes

431 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

2 baths

$3,495

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
1298 Tangerine St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

1298 Tangerine St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | Dishwasher | Carpet

4 beds

3 baths

$3,695

House for rent

Top amenities
Carpet
Dishwasher
569 Mundy Ter #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

STUNNING 4 Bed/3 Bath Executive Home in Fletcher Hills - 180° Views!

569 Mundy Ter #NA, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

4 beds

3 baths

$4,375

House for rent

Available Jan 10

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Carpet
Ceiling Fan
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
On-Site Laundry
639 Galena St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

639 Galena St, 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
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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
738 S. Orange Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

738 S. Orange Avenue

738 S Orange Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

6 beds

4 baths

$5,200

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
338 Patricia Ln #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

$5,495 - 5 Bedroom 4 Bathroom House In El Cajon With Great Amenities

338 Patricia Ln #NA, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

5 beds

4 baths

$5,495

House for rent

Available Feb 1

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Ceiling Fan
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
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