Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA (43 Rentals)

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Park Pointe
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$2,345 - $2,434
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Park Pointe

2450 Hilton Head PlEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Alder Woods
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Alder Woods

1423 GravesEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Villa Monte Vina
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Villa Monte Vina

12190-12191 E Cuyamaca College Dr DrEl Cajon, CA 92019
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1158 Denver LN
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1158 Denver LN

1158 Denver LNEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Dover Place
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Dover Place

1465 E Lexington AveEl Cajon, CA 92019
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120 Ballantyne St
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120 Ballantyne St

120 Ballantyne StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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294 Chambers St
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294 Chambers St

294 Chambers StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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576 Richfield Ave
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576 Richfield Ave

576 Richfield AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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PEPPER CREEK
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PEPPER CREEK

1475 Graves 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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Oakdale Apartments
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Oakdale Apartments

1390 Oakdale AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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424 Emerald Ave
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424 Emerald Ave

424 Emerald AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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The District Apartments
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$2,331 - $2,531
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The District Apartments

8727 Fletcher PkyLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Navajo Bluffs
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$2,380 - $2,631
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Navajo Bluffs

6575 Jaffe CtSan Diego, CA 92119
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Central Park
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$2,621 - $4,262
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Central Park

5636 Amaya DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Parc One
$2,419 - $3,365
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Parc One

320 Town Center PkySantee, CA 92071
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Santee Villas
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$2,154 - $3,644
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Santee Villas

10445 Mast BlvdSantee, CA 92071
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5900 Severin Dr
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5900 Severin Dr

5900 Severin DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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8605 Mellmanor Dr
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8605 Mellmanor Dr

8605 Mellmanor DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Spring Hill
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Spring Hill

7803-7823 Tommy DrSan Diego, CA 92119
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Grossmont Village
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Grossmont Village

5750 Amaya DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Pravada Apartments
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Pravada Apartments

8625 Fletcher PkyLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Shadow Point
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Shadow Point

9830 Dale AveSpring Valley, CA 91977
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Dailey Court
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Dailey Court

5151 Dailey CtLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Grossmont Apartments
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Grossmont Apartments

8561 Mellmanor DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Westmont of La Mesa
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Westmont of La Mesa

9000 Murray DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Highline Apartments
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Highline Apartments

8729 Graves AveSantee, 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 $2,134.

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 $2,880 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 518 sq ft.

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