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Park Pointe
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$2,333 - $2,427
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Park Pointe

2450 Hilton Head PlEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Terre at Sandalwood
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$1,695 - $3,474
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$1,695 - $4,250
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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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$1,710 - $1,760
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$1,646 - $3,719
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Terre at Bostonia

1294 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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1423 Graves Ave, Unit 142, Unit 142

1423 Graves Ave
El CajonCA92021

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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 Villa Toscana in the Rancho San Diego neighborhood and is 866 square feet priced from $2,412. Navajo Bluffs in the Prospect Glen neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 800 square feet and currently listed start at $2,167. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in El Cajon:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Villa ToscanaVilla Florentine (1BD/1BA)866 Sq Ft$2,412
Navajo Bluffs1B1800 Sq Ft$2,167
Casa De Helix - La MesaLarge 1 Bedroom800 Sq Ft$2,195
River Trail Apartments1/1 W/Balcony780 Sq Ft$2,000
VillasPalazzo760 Sq Ft$1,858
HorizonRise756 Sq Ft$1,995
Sunset GardensRENOVATED 1 BEDROOM 740 SQ FT740 Sq Ft$2,207
Artesia Condominiums1 Bed, 1 bath735 Sq Ft$1,950
The District ApartmentsENERGY726 Sq Ft$2,706
Summit Park VillagePlan 1A721 Sq Ft$2,107

Cheapest Available El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 21, 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 - Downstairs Model at Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+ starting at $1,500 in the Bostonia neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in El Cajon is currently $2,146. 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
Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+One Bedroom - Downstairs$1,500
La Quinta Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath$1,525
Terre at BostoniaRadiant$1,660
Sun Valley Gardens Apartments | Comfortable Living in El Cajon, CA1 bedroom/1 bath unit$1,675
Ranchouse Apartments *$500 Off*One Bedroom$1,695
Winter Gardens | 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments with Parking and Sparkling Pool!1x1$1,695
Shady Terrace1/1 Balcony$1,695
Anniversary Apartments *First Month Free*One Bedroom$1,695
Terre at SandalwoodLavendar$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 $2,146.

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 866 square feet unit starting from $2,412 at Villa Toscana.

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 630 sq ft.

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