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Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

71 rentals available

Terre at Madison - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

19h ago

8.7

Very good

Terre at Madison

422 Shady Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | On-site management

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,790–$8,332

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Controlled Access
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Residents Lounge
Silver Oaks Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

Silver Oaks Apartment Homes

945 Estes St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,825

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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

$1,870

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
563 Broadway #70 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Modern 2 Bed Apartment in El Cajon | 1 Bath | $1900/mo | Available 9/3/26

563 Broadway #70, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | Dishwasher | Carpet

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 3

421 South Mollison Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

421 South Mollison Avenue

421 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,900–$2,050

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Controlled Access
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
Royal Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Royal Gardens

193 W Park Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,945

Apartment for rent

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$1,870

148 Taft Ave

Nearby rental good for pet owners

Mollison - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

181 Ballantyne St #14 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

181 Ballantyne St #14, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,960

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 10

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
In-Unit Laundry
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Lincoln Greens - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.9

Very good

Lincoln Greens

166 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Carpet
Ceiling Fan
Controlled Access
On-Site Laundry
948 East Chase Avenue #H - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

948 East Chase Avenue #H, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 3

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Ceiling Fan
Central Heat
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.

$1,825–$1,850

545 N Mollison Ave

$1,825

945 Estes St

$1,870

148 Taft Ave

$1,875–$1,925

1040 E Washington Ave

948 E Chase Ave #H - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

APARTMENT - El Cajon, CA

948 E Chase Ave #H, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

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

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

1371 E Lexington Ave

1371 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Swimming Pool

2d 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

$1,995

Apartment for rent

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

4d 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

Stoneridge Apartments! - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

Stoneridge Apartments!

135 Roanoke Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,025

Apartment for rent

Franklin - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9

Excellent

Franklin

725 Franklin Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,050

Apartment for rent

Villas of Washington - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Villas of Washington

1121 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,075

Apartment for rent

Parkwood Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

9.1

Excellent

Parkwood Gardens

244 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,095–$2,175

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Ceiling Fan
On-Site Laundry
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Heights Square Apartments! - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Heights Square Apartments!

740 Washington Heights Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,095–$2,245

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Central Heat
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
Lone Palm Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Lone Palm Terrace

968 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Courtyards Apartments! - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

Courtyards Apartments!

553 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
El Dorado - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

9

Excellent

El Dorado

390 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

480 Jamacha Rd #8 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,100

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 16

Top amenities
Concierge Service
Fitness Center
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
Rancho Jamacha Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.3

Excellent

Rancho Jamacha Gardens

437 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
North Mollison Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.1

Excellent

North Mollison Apartments

1286 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,100–$2,195

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
Storage
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

$2,100

Apartment for rent

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510 S Johnson Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Spacious 2-bedroom 1-bath unit for rent in El Cajon

510 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

$2,100

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 10

Villa Rimini - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

Villa Rimini

725 Washington Heights Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150–$2,325

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
792 Avocado Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

792 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

Condo for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Oven
Palm Villas Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.6

Very good

Palm Villas Apartments

411 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2–3 beds

2 baths

$2,195–$2,725

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
Mollison Villas - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.2

Very good

Mollison Villas

758 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
Evergreen Villas! - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

Evergreen Villas!

259 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Carpet
Ceiling Fan
In-Unit Laundry
Storage
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

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 18

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

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Welcome To Wisconsin

299 Wisconsin Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,200

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fan
Dishwasher
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
720 Chamberlain Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

720 Chamberlain Avenue - 1

720 Chamberlain Ave #1, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

House for rent

Available Jul 27

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
820 Scranton St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Storage

2 beds

2 baths

$2,200

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 14

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Package Service
200 Taft Ave #L - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

200 Taft Ave #L, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,200

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 22

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
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

Apartment for rent

642 S Mollison Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

642 S Mollison Ave

642 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$2,599

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
In-Unit Laundry
1440 Oakdale Ave #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

3BR/2.0BA

1440 Oakdale Ave #9, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$2,695

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
South Magnolia Villas - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

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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738 S Orange Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon townhouse for rent in El Cajon

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

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

4 beds

3 baths

$3,484

House for rent

Available Aug 10

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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

House for rent

Top amenities
Garage Parking
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
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

$4,395

House for rent

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