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Apartments Under $1,000 in El Cajon, CA

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8
$1,000
2999 Camino De Las Piedras,
Deal
El Cajon Ca, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$995
Avocado Ave 643-647
643 Avocado Ave El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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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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$2,395
1274 N Cuyamaca St
El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Dec. 14, 2026
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$2,600
800 E Chase Ave
El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,300
Anza Village
265 S Anza St El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,295
Oasis Del Sol
633 S Johnson Ave El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Nov. 30, 2026
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$1,595 - 2,295
Hunter's Run Apartments
532 Broadway St El Cajon, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,995 - 2,095
Mollison Villas
758 S Mollison Ave El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Nov. 16, 2026
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$2,445 - 2,525
Henry Square | Renovated 2 Bedroom Townhomes With In-unit Washer & Dryer
1397 E Washington Ave El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Nov. 15, 2026
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6
$1,545 - 1,725
Vista Pines
1549 E Main St El Cajon, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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$1,500
Cajon Senior Villas
1219 Persimmon Ave El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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28
$1,816 - 2,629
Terre at Graves
1521 Graves Ave El Cajon, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,785 - 1,924
Terre at 1037 Peach
1037 Peach Ave El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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21
$1,850 - 2,400
Cobblestone Park Apartments
1535 Granite Hills Dr El Cajon, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,695
Vista Bella Apartment Homes
1362 E Main St El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Dec. 25, 2026
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$1,925
Mollison Terrace
1029-1033 N Mollison Ave El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Nov. 20, 2026
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17
$2,484 - 2,842
ALTA
346 Jamacha Rd El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,839 - 2,921
Terre at Lexi
104-189 Lexington Ave El Cajon, CA
1 - 2 BR | Nov. 19, 2026
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$1,854 - 2,520
Terre at 989 Peach
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989 Peach Ave / 984 Peach Ave El Cajon, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,725 - 1,795
700 Ballantyne St. & 707 Graves Ave.
El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Nov. 16, 2026
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$1,745
Tiara Greens Apartments
747 Avocado Ave El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Dec. 20, 2026
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$2,050 - 2,150
Taft Manor
143-199 Taft Ave El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Dec. 17, 2026
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$1,700
Silver Oaks Apartments
945 Estes St El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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26
$1,725
Crestwood Apartments!
191 N Mollison Ave El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Nov. 29, 2026
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$2,098 - 2,709
Terre at Wells
304 N 1st St El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Nov. 17, 2026
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$1,803 - 2,621
Terre at Sandalwood
708 N Mollison Ave El Cajon, CA
1 - 2 BR | Nov. 28, 2026
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$2,030 - 2,225
The Madison
1360 E Madison Ave El Cajon, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,095
Anza Oaks Apartments!
1000 S Anza St El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,395
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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$1,741 - 2,374
Terre at Bostonia
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1294 N Mollison Ave El Cajon, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,448 - 2,912
Terre at Bradley
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325 E Bradley Ave El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments under $1,000 are available in El Cajon, CA on Rentable.co?

There are 2 apartments under $1,000 in El Cajon currently available for rent on Rentable.co.

How many one-bedroom apartments under $1,000 are available in El Cajon?

Rentable.co has 65 one-bedroom apartments under $1,000 available for rent in El Cajon.

How many two-bedroom apartments under $1,000 are available in El Cajon?

Rentable.co has 93 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 $40,000.

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: November Rental Information

Welcome to the November 2026 El Cajon Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the November 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
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in El Cajon stands at $1,750, with the majority falling between $1,600 and $2,080. Out of the 1,161 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in El Cajon, 9 are priced below $1,000, accounting for 1% of the total available one-bedroom units in El Cajon.

Looking for Apartments Under $1,000 in El Cajon?

Available apartments under $1,000 159
Top amenities Air Conditioning, Refrigerator, Pool, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 5
Pet friendly 5
Utilities included 1
Studio 2
1 Bedroom 2
2 Bedroom 4
Square footage 119 - 2,802
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