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El Cajon, CA Local Guide

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Largest Available El Cajon 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in El Cajon, CA is found at Veranda La Mesa in the Fletcher Hills neighborhood and is 1,200 square feet priced from $3,034. Colonnade at Fletcher Hills in the Prospect Glen neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,148 square feet and currently listed start at $2,848. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in El Cajon:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Veranda La Mesa12001,200 Sq Ft$3,034
Colonnade at Fletcher HillsB31,148 Sq Ft$2,848
Villa ToscanaVilla Venezia (2BD/2BA)1,145 Sq Ft$2,780
Woodbridge Mount Helix "Immediate Move In"Two Bedroom Two Bathroom1,107 Sq Ft$2,755
Terre at BradleySunset1,100 Sq Ft$2,254
Arbors ApartmentsSycamore1,070 Sq Ft$2,695
Villa Knolls Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath1,053 Sq Ft$2,550
Sierra Vista 55+ Community2BR/2.0BA1,050 Sq Ft$2,395
253 Orlando St2 Bedroom and 2.5 Bath1,050 Sq Ft$2,500

Cheapest Available El Cajon 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 22, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in El Cajon, CA is the Peak Model starting from $1,700 at ALTA in the Granite Hills neighborhood. The second most affordable El Cajon 2 Bedroom is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Spacious Remodeled Apartments With parking and Air conditioning starting at $1,745 in the Rancho San Diego neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in El Cajon is currently $2,501. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in El Cajon:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
ALTAPeak$1,700
Spacious Remodeled Apartments With parking and Air conditioning2BR/1.0BA$1,745
Terre at 1019 PeachHacienda$1,890
Garden Park2x2R$1,995
5121 Dailey CtApartments$2,000
Terre at 989 PeachCasita$2,005
Courtyards2/1$2,020
HorizonDawn$2,051
Shadow PointPlan 2A$2,059
Highline ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms, One Bathroom$2,060

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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 2 Bedroom El Cajon Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in El Cajon with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in El Cajon is at ALTA listed at $1,700.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom El Cajon Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in El Cajon is $2,501.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom El Cajon Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in El Cajon is a 1,200 square feet unit starting from $3,034 at Veranda La Mesa.

What is the average size for El Cajon 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in El Cajon is currently 918 sq ft.

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