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Apartments Under $500 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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$2,440
Cypress Park
570 S Lincoln Ave El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Nov. 19, 2026
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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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$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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15
$2,045 - 2,095
700 Ballantyne St. & 707 Graves Ave.
El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,649 - 2,100
Westbrook Manor
379 Orlando St El Cajon, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,695
Regency Park
245 S Lincoln Ave El Cajon, CA
1 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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$1,880
Pinewood
241 Wisconsin Ave El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Section 8
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$1,714 - 6,288
Terre at Bostonia
Deal
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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$1,695
Ballantyne Manor!
245 Ballantyne St El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$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
Deal
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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$1,695
Greentree Apartments
182 Orlando St El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$2,125
Westwood Apartments
180 N First St El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,940 - 2,533
Terre at Lexi
328 S First St El Cajon, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,096 - 5,480
Terre at 1038 Peach
1038 Peach Ave El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Oct. 20, 2026
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$2,786 - 3,186
Terre at Bradley
325 E Bradley Ave El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,791 - 6,027
Terre at Sandalwood
708 N Mollison Ave El Cajon, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,946 - 4,655
Terre at Wells
304 N 1st St El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Oct. 22, 2026
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$1,725
Crestwood Apartments!
191 N Mollison Ave El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Oct. 10, 2026
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments under $500 are available in El Cajon, CA on Rentable.co?

There is 1 apartment under $500 in El Cajon currently available for rent on Rentable.co.

How many studio apartments under $500 are available in El Cajon?

Rentable.co has 1 studio apartment under $500 available for rent in El Cajon.

How many one-bedroom apartments under $500 are available in El Cajon?

Rentable.co has 54 one-bedroom apartments under $500 available for rent in El Cajon.

How many two-bedroom apartments under $500 are available in El Cajon?

Rentable.co has 92 two-bedroom apartments under $500 available for rent in El Cajon.

Can I afford a apartment under $500 in El Cajon, CA?

To comfortably afford a apartment under $500 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 $500 for rent in El Cajon, CA?

  1. Rancho San Diego

Apartments Under $500 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 $500 — 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 $500 in El Cajon.

Stay tuned for the latest data and trends in the El Cajon rental market. Whether you are a student looking for an affordable studio or a professional searching for a budget-friendly one-bedroom, this monthly report will help you make informed decisions about your next rental in El Cajon.
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Top amenities Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave, Secured Entry, Clubhouse
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Studio 1
1 Bedroom 2
2 Bedroom 2
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