
1 Bedroom Luxury Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA (61 Rentals)


Rancho Hillside Apartments

Villa Toscana

Forest Park at Fletcher Hills

Parkway Club

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Park Pointe

Terre at Lexi

Terre at Madison

Horizon

Terre at 989 Peach
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Colonnade at Fletcher Hills

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Cajon Villa Apartments

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ALTA

Terre at Mollison

Terre at S Lincoln

Terre at E Park

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Terre at Bostonia

Terre at Graves
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Terre at 1019 Peach

Oak Valley Apartments

365 Wisconsin Ave

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910 S Lincoln Ave, Unit SI ID1496399P

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12191 Cuyamaca College Dr E, Unit 212

10610 Quail Canyon Rd

Palm Garden Apartments

Roanoke

The Arches Apartments
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Sunset Gardens

Slostice Senior Living

Terre at 1037 Peach

Emerald Ave Apartments

Terre at Ballantyne

Ivanhoe Village Apartments

Veranda La Mesa

Haven at La Mesa

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The Fletcher

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The District Apartments
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Navajo Bluffs

Serena Vista Apartment Homes

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Central Park

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Mellmanor Apartments

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Villa Morocco

Lake Murray Villa

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Parc One

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Santee Villas

Vela Apartments
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El Cajon, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Cajon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cajon Studio Apartments | $1,784 | $1,395 | $2,050 |
| El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,151 | $1,350 | $4,789 |
| El Cajon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,552 | $1,975 | $9,544 |
| El Cajon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,409 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
| El Cajon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,411 | $4,495 | $10,000+ |
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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 $2,151.
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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