1 Bedroom Luxury Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA (56 Rentals)

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Park Pointe
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$2,294 - $2,423
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$2,300 - $6,861

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Park Pointe

2450 Hilton Head PlEl Cajon, CA 92019
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$2,500

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210 Chambers St, Unit 12

210 Chambers St
El CajonCA92020
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Roanoke
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Roanoke

174 Roanoke RdEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Sunset Gardens
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Sunset Gardens

848 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Slostice Senior Living
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Slostice Senior Living

444 Prescott AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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BROADWAY
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BROADWAY

1562 E Main StEl Cajon, CA 92021
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The Fletcher
$2,294 - $2,399
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$2,298 - $2,899

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The Fletcher

5360 Marengo AveLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Navajo Bluffs
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$2,376 - $4,990
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$1,834 - $5,914

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Navajo Bluffs

6575 Jaffe CtSan Diego, CA 92119
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Santee Villas
$2,525 - $5,482
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$2,531 - $6,075

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Santee Villas

10445 Mast BlvdSantee, CA 92071
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Central Park
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$2,329 - $4,821
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$2,329 - $6,570

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Central Park

5636 Amaya DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Mellmanor Apartments
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$1,975 - $2,253
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$1,979 - $2,803

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Mellmanor Apartments

8750 Mellmanor DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Villa Morocco
$2,045 - $2,053
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$2,049 - $3,128

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Villa Morocco

5545 Morro WayLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Parc One
$2,550 - $4,301
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$2,556 - $7,307

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Parc One

320 Town Center PkySantee, CA 92071
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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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