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Apartments Near Grossmont College

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3D Tour
$1,969 - 2,567
Summit Park Village
Deal
8563 Lake Murray Blvd San Diego, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
1.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,300
Mesa Apartments
8755 Mesa Rd Santee, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,495
1286 N Cuyamaca St
El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$3,245
8340 Hudson Dr
San Diego, CA
3 BR | Ask for Availability
1.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,695
Furnished San Carlos Studio-available Now!!!
8459 Tommy Dr San Diego, CA
Studio | Available Now
1.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,750
8459 Tommy Dr
San Diego, CA
Studio | Available Now
1.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,005 - 3,350
Ivanhoe Village Apartments
2675 Fletcher Parkway El Cajon, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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Luxury
Section 8
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$3,500
Charming El Cajon Home With Spacious Living And Expansive Backyard
1997 Powell Dr El Cajon, CA
3 BR | Jan. 1, 2026
1.2 miles from center of campus
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Fletcher Hills
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$3,650
Fletcher Hills/el Cajon 3br House 1/2 Off The First Month's Rent!!!!!!!!
522 Garfield Ave El Cajon, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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Fletcher Hills
1
$1,695 - 1,895
San Carlos Village Apts.
7707-7787 Tommy St San Diego, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
1.4 miles from center of campus
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$3,600
Stunning 3bd/1.5 Ba W/ Attached Garage & Private Pool In Lake Murray
6347 Lake Arago Ave San Diego, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,933 - 2,071
The Timbers Apartments
1480-1520 Petree St El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Dec. 20, 2025
1.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,495
Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath Condo In San Carlos Greens
7835 Cowles Mountain Ct Unit B23 San Diego, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,095
1226 N Cuyamaca St
El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
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0
$2,095
1262 N Cuyamaca St
El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
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58
$2,100
1320 Heron Ave
El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,195 - 2,695
Volterra Apartments
9071 Dallas St La Mesa, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
1.7 miles from center of campus
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Section 8
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$2,495 - 2,695
9071 Dallas St
La Mesa, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.7 miles from center of campus
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1
$1,844 - 2,350
The Timbers Apartments
1110-1140 Petree St El Cajon, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
1.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,575
Nancy Drive Duplex
6106 6108 Nancy Dr La Mesa, CA
2 BR | Available Now
2.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,550
6091 Horton Dr
La Mesa, CA
2 BR | Available Now
2.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,250
6081 Horton Dr
La Mesa, CA
1 BR | Jan. 1, 2026
2.0 miles from center of campus
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$3,495
6918 Caminito Entrada
San Diego, CA
3 BR | Available Now
2.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,247 - 3,274
Mission Trails Apartments
6975 Golfcrest Drive San Diego, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.1 miles from center of campus
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Section 8
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$2,395 - 2,700
Luxury Living With Scenic Views | Vue At Lake Murray Apartments In San Diego, Ca
6867 Golfcrest Dr San Diego, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,185 - 2,605
eaves La Mesa
4.8
5679 Amaya Dr. La Mesa, CA
1 - 2 BR | Dec. 10, 2025
2.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,800
Studio With Amazing Views Of San Diego!
321 Murray Dr El Cajon, CA
Studio | Available Now
2.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,610 - 3,801
Alterra & Pravada
8727 Fletcher Parkway La Mesa, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,195 - 2,795
Town Center Apartments
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10233 Mission Gorge Rd Santee, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
2.3 miles from center of campus
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$4,500
5 Bed, 3 Bath La Mesa Home With Solar!
5910 Bob St La Mesa, CA
5 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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How many apartments are available in El Cajon, CA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 6,695 apartments available in El Cajon.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in El Cajon, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in El Cajon is around $1,460 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in El Cajon is around $1,800 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in El Cajon is around $2,250 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in El Cajon, CA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, the average rent price is $2,250 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,640 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in El Cajon, CA?

Based on average rent prices in El Cajon, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $58,000 to live comfortably.

El Cajon:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2025 El Cajon Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2025 key findings and figures for the El Cajon rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in El Cajon and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of El Cajon average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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El Cajon Rent Prices Decrease From November to December

El Cajon rent prices decreased over the last month. From November to December, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a El Cajon one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from November to December, El Cajon experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a El Cajon two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

December Prices: El Cajon vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in El Cajon and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in El Cajon over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the El Cajon suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the El Cajon suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the El Cajon suburbs.

December 2025 Pricing Trends: El Cajon vs. National Comparisons

El Cajon Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in El Cajon over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, El Cajon average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a El Cajon one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about El Cajon and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for El Cajon and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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