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Hunter's Run Apartments

532 BroadwayEl Cajon, CA 92021
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2450 Hilton Head PlEl Cajon, CA 92019
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property at 745 E Bradley Ave

$1,750

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$1,750
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745 E Bradley Ave, Unit 54

745 E Bradley Ave
El CajonCA92021
property at 581 Brighthaven Ave

$2,050

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581 Brighthaven Ave

El CajonCA92019
property at 210 Chambers St

$2,500

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210 Chambers St, Unit 12

210 Chambers St
El CajonCA92020

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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 Santee Apartments in the El Cajon neighborhood and is 1,006 square feet priced from $2,980. 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 $2,305. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in El Cajon:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Vela Santee ApartmentsB1: 1 Bedroom + Office 2 Bath1,006 Sq Ft$2,980
Villa ToscanaVilla Florentine (1BD/1BA, W&D)866 Sq Ft$2,305
Casa De Helix - La MesaLarge 1 Bedroom800 Sq Ft$2,195
Navajo Bluffs1B1800 Sq Ft$2,379
Serena Vista Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom784 Sq Ft$2,352
VillasPalazzo760 Sq Ft$1,811
The HighlandsSnodgrass Cottages750 Sq Ft$2,150
Sunset Gardens1 BEDROOM 740 SQ FT740 Sq Ft$1,899
Artesia Condominiums1 Bed, 1 bath735 Sq Ft$1,950
The District ApartmentsENERGY726 Sq Ft$2,468

Cheapest Available El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 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 1bd/1bth Model at Casa De Oro Senior Apartments starting at $1,500 in the Mount Helix neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in El Cajon is currently $2,241. 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
Casa De Oro Senior Apartments1bd/1bth$1,500
La Quinta Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath$1,525
Royal Oakdale ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,525
Anniversary Apartments *First Month Free*One Bedroom$1,695
Casa Tierra Apartments1/1 up and down no patio$1,695
Ranchouse Apartments *First Month Free*One Bedroom$1,695
Jamacha ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,700
Legacy Residential1 BR/1 BA$1,715
Terre at MollisonPalm$1,723

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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 $2,241.

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 $2,980 at Vela Santee 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 602 sq ft.

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