2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA Under $2,000 (46 Rentals)

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Tierra Del Norte
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Tierra Del Norte

984 Peach AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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434 Avocado Ave
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434 Avocado Ave

434 Avocado AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Magnolia Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Apartments

732 Magnolia AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Greenfield Apartments
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Greenfield Apartments

569 Greenfield DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Lexington Palms
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Lexington Palms

528-570 W Lexington AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Pacifica Sunrise
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Pacifica Sunrise

921 S Sunshine AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Cypress Park
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Cypress Park

348 W Cypress AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Key Largo Apartments
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Key Largo Apartments

380 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Villas of Washington
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Villas of Washington

1121 E Washington AveEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Rockford Gardens
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Rockford Gardens

181 Ballantyne StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Villa Rimini
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Villa Rimini

725 Washington Heights RdEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Evergreen Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Gardens

291 Jamacha RdEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Trinity Apartments
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Trinity Apartments

800 E Chase AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Park West Apartments
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Park West Apartments

334 Park AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Lincoln Palms
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Lincoln Palms

165-191 S Lincoln AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Westwood Apartments
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Westwood Apartments

180 N 1st StEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Bella Vista
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Bella Vista

950 E Madison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Roanoke
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Roanoke

174 Roanoke RdEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Terre at Wells
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Terre at Wells

304 N 1st StEl Cajon, CA 92021
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9859 Dale Ave
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9859 Dale Ave

9859 Dale AveSpring Valley, CA 91977
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Laurel Park
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Laurel Park

10122 Buena Vista AveSantee, CA 92071
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Barcelona Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Barcelona Apartments

3640-3644 S Barcelona StSpring Valley, CA 91977
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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 5121 Dailey Ct listed at $1,975.

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 $2,521.

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 1,265 square feet unit starting from $3,004 at The District Apartments.

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 947 sq ft.

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