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Apartments Under $1,000 in El Cajon, CA

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$500
205 Claydelle Ave
El Cajon, CA
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All Apartments in El Cajon, CA

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$2,150 - 2,300
Mollison Gardens
150 S Mollison Ave El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,450 - 2,550
683 S Lincoln
683-685 S Lincoln Ave El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,340 - 3,300
Oasis Del Sol
633 S Johnson Ave El Cajon, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$2,440
Cypress Park
570 S Lincoln Ave El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Nov. 19, 2026
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$5,850
4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathroom, Two Story Home With Pool
166 Cottonpatch Way El Cajon, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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$2,650
Spacious Townhome In A Well-maintained El Cajon Complex
910 Amistad Ct #b El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,700 - 1,900
Rancho Jamacha Gardens
437 Jamacha Rd El Cajon, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,195
Lone Palm Terrace
968 & 976 S Mollison Ave El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,200
Sun Valley Gardens
588 S Anza St El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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25
$1,813 - 5,667
Terre at Mollison
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233 N Mollison Ave El Cajon, CA
1 - 2 BR | Oct. 14, 2026
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$1,861 - 5,876
Terre at 1019 Peach
1019 Peach Ave El Cajon, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,801 - 6,139
Terre at E Park
437 E Park El Cajon, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,695
Lincoln Greens
166 S Lincoln El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,714 - 6,288
Terre at Bostonia
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1294 N Mollison Ave El Cajon, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,195
Anza Oaks Apartments!
1000 S Anza St El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Oct. 24, 2026
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$1,699 - 2,095
Shady Terrace Apartments!
320 Shady Ln El Cajon, CA
1 - 2 BR | Oct. 4, 2026
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24
$1,695
Ballantyne Manor!
245 Ballantyne St El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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17
$2,015 - 2,435
The Madison
1360 E Madison Ave El Cajon, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,735 - 6,406
Terre at Copley
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275 Ballantyne St El Cajon, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,377 - 6,865
Terre at Bradley
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325 E Bradley Ave El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,150
Spacious 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartments — Your New Home In The Heart Of El Cajon
257 Jamacha Rd El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,095 - 2,495
Willow Creek Apartments
8410 Los Coches Rd El Cajon, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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11
$2,195 - 2,295
Portofino Apartments
822 S Mollison Ave El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,425 - 1,490
Vista Oaks
1556 E Main St El Cajon, CA
Studio | Oct. 9, 2026
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$1,950 - 6,741
Horizon
Deal
466 W Washington Ave El Cajon, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,575
Beautiful Place To Call Home
1221 Oro St El Cajon, CA
2 BR | May. 31, 2027
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$2,695
Ballantyne Villas Apartments
340 Wells Ave El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,195
1039-1043 N Mollison Ave
El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Nov. 1, 2026
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$2,950
Dominguez Way Apartments
441 Dominguez Way El Cajon, CA
3 BR | Oct. 16, 2026
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$1,900 - 2,340
Terre at E Park
311 Ballantyne St El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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How many apartments under $1,000 are available in El Cajon, CA on Rentable.co?

There is 1 apartment under $1,000 in El Cajon currently available for rent on Rentable.co.

How many studio apartments under $1,000 are available in El Cajon?

Rentable.co has 1 studio apartment under $1,000 available for rent in El Cajon.

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Rentable.co has 54 one-bedroom apartments under $1,000 available for rent in El Cajon.

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Rentable.co has 92 two-bedroom apartments under $1,000 available for rent in El Cajon.

Can I afford a apartment under $1,000 in El Cajon, CA?

To comfortably afford a apartment under $1,000 in El Cajon based on average rent prices, a household would need an annual income of $20,000.

Which neighborhoods have the most apartments under $1,000 for rent in El Cajon, CA?

  1. Rancho San Diego

Apartments Under $1,000 in El Cajon, CA: September Rental Information

Welcome to the September 2026 El Cajon Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the September 2026 key findings and figures for the El Cajon rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the inventory trends for apartments under $1,000 — overall market rent-distribution, availability by bedroom count, and month-over-month comparisons — in El Cajon and surrounding areas. This summary also provides insight into available features and amenities, as well as location options for apartments under $1,000 in El Cajon. Whether you're a student, young professional, or budget-conscious renter, this report aims to help you find an affordable rental option that suits your needs in El Cajon.
0 5 10 15 20 <$1,600 $1,620 $1,660 $1,700 $1,740 $1,780 $1,820 $1,860 $1,900 $1,940 $1,980 $2,020 $2,060 $2,100 $2,140 $2,180 $2,220 $2,260 >$2,300

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1 Bedroom 2
2 Bedroom 2
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