1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA (403 Rentals)

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Forest Park at Fletcher Hills
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$1,919 - $2,456
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$1,653 - $2,655
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$1,919 - $2,921
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Forest Park at Fletcher Hills

1210-1250 Petree StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Parkway Club
$1,942 - $2,121
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$1,637 - $2,892
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$305
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$1,942 - $3,197
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Parkway Club

1237-1237 Graves AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Park Pointe
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$2,365 - $2,466
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$2,365 - $5,364
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$2,382 - $5,381
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Park Pointe

2450 Hilton Head PlEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Colonnade at Fletcher Hills
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$2,075 - $2,454
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$1,825 - $2,871
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$2,075 - $3,121
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Colonnade at Fletcher Hills

2700 Chatham StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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285 Lilac Dr, Unit A
$1,550
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285 Lilac Dr, Unit A

285 Lilac DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
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El Cajon, CA Local Guide

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Largest Available El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in El Cajon, CA is found at Vela Apartments in the Prospect Glen neighborhood and is 1,006 square feet priced from $2,670. Villa Toscana in the Rancho San Diego neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 866 square feet and currently listed start at $2,405. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in El Cajon:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Vela Apartments1 Bedroom 2 Bathroom w/ Den1,006 Sq Ft$2,670
Villa ToscanaVilla Florentine (1BD/1BA)866 Sq Ft$2,405
Casa De Helix - La MesaLarge 1 Bedroom800 Sq Ft$2,195
The Fletcher1x1R Patio780 Sq Ft$2,195
River Trail Apartments1/1 W/Balcony780 Sq Ft$1,795
VillasPalazzo760 Sq Ft$1,937
HorizonRise756 Sq Ft$1,829
Navajo Bluffs1C1748 Sq Ft$2,518
Sunset Gardens1 BEDROOM 740 SQUARE FEET740 Sq Ft$1,899

Cheapest Available El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 20, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in El Cajon, CA is the upstairs Model starting from $1,350 at Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments in the Granite Hills neighborhood. The second most affordable El Cajon 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom x One Bath Model at Cajon Senior Villas starting at $1,500 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in El Cajon is currently $2,133. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in El Cajon:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartmentsupstairs$1,350
Cajon Senior VillasOne Bedroom x One Bath$1,500
Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+One Bedroom - Downstairs$1,500
La Quinta Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath$1,525
Royal Oakdale ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,525
Terre at MollisonPalm$1,620
Terre at 989 PeachCabana$1,659
Terre at S LincolnPlaza$1,668
Terre at E Park1x1A$1,672

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El Cajon Overview

Playfully referred to as 'The Big Box', El Cajon is located in the heart of San Diego County, a growing popular hotspot in sunny California. From epic weather and cuisine, to an eclectic body population and sound economic base, this west coast city is in-demand for good cause.

Why live in El Cajon, CA?

Home to a wide array of popular universities as well as boasting plenty of that famous California sunshine to spare, El Cajon apartments are wildly popular among working-class families and on-the-go young professionals alike. From scenic mountains to the nearby coastline, this beautiful slice of the west coast has much to offer a variety of lifestyles, and its unsurprising that rentals remain in-demand consistently.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom El Cajon Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in El Cajon with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in El Cajon is at Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments listed at $1,350.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom El Cajon Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in El Cajon is $2,133.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom El Cajon Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in El Cajon is a 1,006 square feet unit starting from $2,670 at Vela Apartments.

What is the average size for El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in El Cajon is currently 535 sq ft.

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