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Apartments Under $1,200 in El Cajon, CA

1 - 3 of 3 Results
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$1,000
2999 Camino De Las Piedras,
Deal
El Cajon Ca, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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9
$600
435 W Douglas Ave
El Cajon, CA
Studio | 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

30 Results
25
$2,150 - 2,300
Mollison Gardens
150 S Mollison Ave 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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$1,745
1018 Lexington_bb
1018 E Lexington Ave El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$2,295
Cypress Park
570 S Lincoln Ave El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Nov. 19, 2026
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$1,695
Trade Winds Apartments
163 Ballantyne St El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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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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$1,725
Four Winds Apartments
1072 E Madison Ave El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Nov. 16, 2026
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13
$1,750
Silver Oaks Apartments
945 Estes St El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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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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15
$1,725 - 1,795
700 Ballantyne St. & 707 Graves Ave.
El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Nov. 16, 2026
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$1,695
Regency Park
245 S Lincoln Ave El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$2,484 - 2,842
ALTA
346 Jamacha Rd El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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12
$1,925
Mollison Terrace
1029-1033 N Mollison Ave El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Nov. 20, 2026
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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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27
$1,872 - 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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$1,839 - 2,921
Terre at Lexi
104-189 Lexington Ave El Cajon, CA
1 - 2 BR | Nov. 12, 2026
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$1,916 - 2,019
The Timbers Apartments
1110-1140 Petree St El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,725
Village Green Apartment Homes
151 Ballantyne St El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$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. 13, 2026
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$1,857 - 2,621
Terre at Sandalwood
708 N Mollison Ave El Cajon, CA
1 - 2 BR | Nov. 22, 2026
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$2,195
Lone Palm Terrace
968 & 976 S Mollison Ave El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Dec. 18, 2026
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$2,295
Village Green Apartments
743 S Magnolia Ave El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,100 - 2,200
Sun Valley Gardens
588 S Anza St El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,194 - 2,762
Terre at 1019 Peach
1019 Peach Ave El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,822 - 2,632
Terre at Mollison
233 N Mollison Ave El Cajon, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,768 - 2,029
Terre at E Park
437 E Park El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,950
Lincoln Greens
166 S Lincoln 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 3 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 65 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 93 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 $40,000.

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: 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 $1,200 - 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 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 $1,780, with the majority falling between $1,630 and $2,040. Out of the 1,174 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in El Cajon, 10 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 1% of the total available one-bedroom units in El Cajon.

Looking for Apartments Under $1,200 in El Cajon?

Available apartments under $1,200 160
Top amenities Air Conditioning, Refrigerator, Pool, Microwave, Cable Ready
Deals 5
Pet friendly 5
Utilities included 1
Studio 2
1 Bedroom 3
2 Bedroom 4
Square footage 119 - 2,802
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