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


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Terre at Bostonia

Jamacha Apartments

Terre at 1019 Peach

Greentree Apartments

Casa Tierra

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1010 S Magnolia Ave, Unit 1

1137 E Lexington Ave

Pacifica Sunrise Apartments/Condominiums
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Tierra Del Norte

434 Avocado Ave

Magnolia Apartments

Greenfield Apartments

Melody Lane Apartments

Lexington Palms

Fletcher Hills Apartments

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Cypress Park
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Key Largo Apartments

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Rockford Gardens

Villa Rimini

Silver Oak Apartments

Fletcher Hills Apartments

Easter Manor Apartments

Estes Palms Apartments
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Evergreen Gardens

Trinity Apartments

Oakdale Apartments

Park West Apartments

Van Houten Apartments

Sunshine Manor Apartments

Coleen Court Apartments

Lincoln Palms

Bella Vista
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Terre at 1038 Peach

Roanoke

Sunset View Apartments

Terre at Wells

Terre at 1050 Peach

9859 Dale Ave

Shadowhill Apartments

Laurel Park
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Barcelona Apartments
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 | $1,695 | $1,395 | $2,069 |
| El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,170 | $1,350 | $4,789 |
| El Cajon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,536 | $1,900 | $9,384 |
| El Cajon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,385 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
| El Cajon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,101 | $6,465 | $10,000+ |
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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 Terre at 1019 Peach listed at $1,969.
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 $2,536.
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 $3,462 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 941 sq ft.
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