1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA (421 Rentals)

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Hunter's Run Apartments
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$1,795 - $1,895
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Hunter's Run Apartments

532 BroadwayEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Park Pointe
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$2,337 - $2,466
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Park Pointe

2450 Hilton Head PlEl Cajon, CA 92019
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504 E Lexington Ave
$1,700
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504 E Lexington Ave

504 E Lexington AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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$1,250

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935 Avocado Ave

El CajonCA92020
property at 336 Travelodge Dr

$1,375

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336 Travelodge Dr

El CajonCA92020
property at 2027 Windmill View Rd

$2,100

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2027 Windmill View Rd

El CajonCA92020

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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 $2,850. 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 $2,450. 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$2,850
Villa ToscanaVilla Florentine (1BD/1BA)866 Sq Ft$2,450
Casa De Helix - La MesaLarge 1 Bedroom800 Sq Ft$2,195
Navajo Bluffs1B1800 Sq Ft$2,427
The Fletcher1x1R780 Sq Ft$2,298
VillasPalazzo760 Sq Ft$1,812
The HighlandsSnodgrass Cottages750 Sq Ft$2,150
Sunset GardensRENOVATED 1 BEDROOM 740 SQ FT740 Sq Ft$1,986
The District ApartmentsENERGY719 Sq Ft$2,404
Cabo Verde Apartments1 BD 1 BA700 Sq Ft$2,200

Cheapest Available El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 05, 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 $2,182. 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
La Quinta Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath$1,525
Terre at 989 PeachCabana$1,644
Shadow PointPlan 1A$1,659
Sun Valley Gardens1 bedroom/1 bath unit$1,675
Terre at BostoniaRadiant$1,675
Terre at MollisonPalm$1,676
Terre at 1037 PeachSol$1,683
Ranchouse Apartments *First Month Free*One Bedroom$1,695

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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 $2,182.

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 $2,850 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 1,010 sq ft.

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