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Apartments Under $1,200 in El Cajon, CA

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$1,100
120 Joliet Ct Unit 2
El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Apr. 1, 2026
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$1,200
120 Joliet Ct Unit Front
El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Apr. 1, 2026
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$1,200
11442 Via Rancho San Diego, Unit 157
El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$ Ask - 1,478
Ballantyne Apartments & President Lincoln Apartments
542 Ballantyne Street & 415 South Lincoln Ave El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$ Ask - 1,720
Cedar Glen / South Anza Apartments
466 W Washington El Cajon, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$ Ask - 1,480
Shady Lane & Park First
422 Shady Lane El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$ Ask - 1,670
Casas Nuevas
233 N Mollison El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments under $1,200 are available in El Cajon, CA on Rentable.co?

There are 7 apartments under $1,200 in El Cajon currently available for rent on Rentable.co.

How many studio apartments under $1,200 are available in El Cajon?

Rentable.co has 1 studio apartment under $1,200 available for rent in El Cajon.

How many one-bedroom apartments under $1,200 are available in El Cajon?

Rentable.co has 67 one-bedroom apartments under $1,200 available for rent in El Cajon.

How many two-bedroom apartments under $1,200 are available in El Cajon?

Rentable.co has 63 two-bedroom apartments under $1,200 available for rent in El Cajon.

Can I afford a apartment under $1,200 in El Cajon, CA?

To comfortably afford a apartment under $1,200 in El Cajon based on average rent prices, a household would need an annual income of $48,000.

Which neighborhoods have the most apartments under $1,200 for rent in El Cajon, CA?

  1. Rancho San Diego

Apartments Under $1,200 in El Cajon, CA: March Rental Information

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

Our experts analyze the inventory trends for apartments under $1,200 - overall market rent-distribution, availability by bedroom count, and month-over-month comparisons - in El Cajon and surrounding areas. This summary also provides insights into available features and amenities, as well as location options for apartments under $1,200 in El Cajon.
0 7 15 22 30 <$1,700 $1,720 $1,760 $1,800 $1,840 $1,880 $1,920 $1,960 $2,000 $2,040 $2,080 $2,120 $2,160 $2,200 $2,240 $2,280 $2,320 $2,360 $2,400 $2,440 $2,480
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in El Cajon stands at $1,820, with the majority falling between $1,600 and $2,450. Out of the 957 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in El Cajon, 3 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 0% of the total available one-bedroom units in El Cajon.

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