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Cheap Apartments in El Cajon, CA

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$1,649
Westbrook Manor
379 Orlando St El Cajon, CA
1 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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$1,714 - 5,141
Terre at Bostonia
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1294 N Mollison Ave El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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19
$1,699
Shady Terrace Apartments!
320 Shady Ln El Cajon, CA
1 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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$1,735 - 5,195
Terre at Copley
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275 Ballantyne St El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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12
$1,695
Greentree Apartments
182 Orlando St El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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17
$1,725
Crestwood Apartments!
191 N Mollison Ave El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Oct. 10, 2026
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8
$1,425 - 1,490
Vista Oaks
1556 E Main St El Cajon, CA
Studio | Oct. 9, 2026
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17
$1,745
Casa Tierra Apartments
355 Orlando St El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Oct. 7, 2026
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27
$1,690 - 5,217
Terre at 989 Peach
989 Peach Ave / 984 Peach Ave El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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8
$1,695
Chase Cottages
200-240 W Chase Ave El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,545 - 1,725
Vista Pines
1549 E Main St El Cajon, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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21
$1,729 - 4,851
Terre at 1037 Peach
1037 Peach Ave El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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22
$1,700
Artesia El Cajon
3.4
170 Chambers St El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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8
$1,200
2999 Camino De Las Piedras,
Deal
El Cajon Ca, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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22
$1,725
Village Green Apartment Homes
151 Ballantyne St El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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17
$1,703 - 5,484
Terre at Madison
Deal
1241-49 E Madison Ave El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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30
$1,700
Rancho Jamacha Gardens
437 Jamacha Rd El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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13
$1,695
Lincoln Greens
166 S Lincoln El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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23
$1,500
266 S Magnolia Ave
El Cajon, CA
Studio | Available Now
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$1,400
1658 Bartram Way
El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Oct. 1, 2026
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25
$1,395
14519 Rios Canyon Road, #b
El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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7
$1,675 - 1,725
Colonial Gardens
1096 N Mollison Ave El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,745
1018 Lexington_bb
1018 E Lexington Ave El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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1
$1,725
Palm Estates Apartments
4.3
314 Wisconsin Ave El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,725
Trade Winds Apartments
163 Ballantyne St El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Oct. 24, 2026
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$1,695
Great, Upstairs Large Studio In Quiet Gated Community On E. Lexington Ave In Granite Hills.
1160 E Lexington Ave El Cajon, CA
Studio | Available Now
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2
$1,525
Palm Towers Apartments
234 W Park Ave El Cajon, CA
Studio | Nov. 13, 2026
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$1,695
El Dorado
390 Smollison Ave El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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How many cheap apartments are available in El Cajon, CA on Rentable.co?

There are 44 cheap apartments in El Cajon currently available for rent on Rentable.co.

How many one-bedroom cheap apartments are available in El Cajon?

Rentable.co has 54 one-bedroom cheap apartments available for rent in El Cajon.

How many two-bedroom cheap apartments are available in El Cajon?

Rentable.co has 92 two-bedroom cheap apartments available for rent in El Cajon.

Which neighborhoods have the most cheap apartments for rent in El Cajon, CA?

  1. Rancho San Diego

Cheap Apartments 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 cheap apartments in El Cajon — overall market rent-distribution, availability by bedroom count, and month-over-month comparisons. This summary provides an insight into the affordability and options available for those seeking apartments in El Cajon. Whether you're looking for a studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartment, this report will give you a comprehensive overview of the current rental market in El Cajon.
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