1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA (412 Rentals)

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Parkway Club
$2,034 - $2,079
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$1,729 - $2,470
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$2,034 - $2,775
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Parkway Club

1237-1237 Graves AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Park Pointe
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$2,272 - $2,361
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$2,272 - $12,418
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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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$2,057 - $2,413
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$1,807 - $2,848
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$2,057 - $3,098
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Colonnade at Fletcher Hills

2700 Chatham StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Terre at Sandalwood
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$1,755 - $3,314
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$1,755 - $3,314
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$1,755 - $3,314
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Terre at Sandalwood

708 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Terre at Bostonia
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$1,873 - $1,986
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$1,873 - $3,908
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Terre at Bostonia

1294 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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$1,850

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1596 Greenfield Dr

El CajonCA92021

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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 $2,875. 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 $2,400. 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$2,875
Villa ToscanaVilla Florentine (1BD/1BA)866 Sq Ft$2,400
Casa De Helix - La MesaLarge 1 Bedroom800 Sq Ft$2,195
Navajo Bluffs1B1800 Sq Ft$2,314
The Fletcher1x1R780 Sq Ft$2,195
Ivanhoe Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath750 Sq Ft$2,155
Sunset Gardens1 BEDROOM 740 SQUARE FEET740 Sq Ft$1,899
Artesia Condominiums1 Bed, 1 bath735 Sq Ft$1,950
The District ApartmentsENERGY726 Sq Ft$2,488
The AddisonDownstairs - 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108,...722 Sq Ft$2,145

Cheapest Available El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 06, 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 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at La Quinta Apartment starting at $1,495 in the Rancho San Diego neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in El Cajon is currently $2,114. 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
La Quinta Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath$1,495
Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+One Bedroom - Downstairs$1,500
Royal Oakdale ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,525
Ranchouse Apartments *$500 Off*One Bedroom$1,695
Westwood Apartments1/1 A (Lobby)$1,695
Anniversary ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,695
Jamacha ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,700
The SycamorePlan A$1,715
Majestic Apartments - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDEDOne Bedroom$1,725

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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 $2,114.

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 $2,875 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 515 sq ft.

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