3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA (255 Rentals)

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Park Pointe

2450 Hilton Head PlEl Cajon, CA 92019
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property at 11402 Via Rancho San Diego

$3,500

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 22

11402 Via Rancho San Diego, Unit 3

11402 Via Rancho San Diego
El CajonCA92019
property at 602 E Chase Ave

$3,500

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$3,500
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602 E Chase Ave

El CajonCA92020

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property at 719 Mahogany Dr

$8,128

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$8,128
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719 Mahogany Dr

El CajonCA92019
property at 1219 Denver Ln

$5,051

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 22

1219 Denver Ln

El CajonCA92021

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360 Millar Ave
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360 Millar Ave

360 Millar AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Magnolia Apartments
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Magnolia Apartments

732 Magnolia AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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434 Avocado Ave
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434 Avocado Ave

434 Avocado AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Parkway Club
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Parkway Club

316 Hart DrEl Cajon, CA 92021

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1331 Windmill Rd
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1331 Windmill Rd

1331 Windmill RdEl Cajon, CA 92019
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514 N 1st St
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514 N 1st St

514 N 1st StEl Cajon, CA 92021
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1207-9 Lyons Ln
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1207-9 Lyons Ln

1207-9 Lyons LnEl Cajon, CA 92021
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1004 Coleen Ct
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1004 Coleen Ct

1004 Coleen CtEl Cajon, CA 92021

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Largest Available El Cajon 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in El Cajon, CA is found at Greystone Ridge Townhomes in the Prospect Glen neighborhood and is 1,220 square feet priced from $2,700. Casa De Helix - La Mesa in the Mount Helix neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,200 square feet and currently listed start at $3,095. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in El Cajon:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Greystone Ridge Townhomes3 BEDROOMS1,220 Sq Ft$2,700
Casa De Helix - La MesaExtra Large 3 Bedroom 2 Bath1,200 Sq Ft$3,095
Carlton Ridge1,200 Sq Ft$2,860
Woodbridge Mount HelixThree Bedroom Two Upstairs1,200 Sq Ft$3,465
Terre at MadisonLaurel1,200 Sq Ft$2,618
Parc One183g 3x21,170 Sq Ft$3,320
The Arches ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath1,100 Sq Ft$2,695
Warren Bostonia TownhomesThree Bedroom Two Bathroom1,100 Sq Ft$2,900
Park PointeThree Bedroom Renovated1,095 Sq Ft$3,155
Garden Park Apartment Homes3x2C1,050 Sq Ft$2,795

Cheapest Available El Cajon 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 17, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in El Cajon, CA is the Three Bedroom Model starting from $2,495 at Ranchouse Apartments *First Month Free* in the El Cajon neighborhood. The second most affordable El Cajon 3 Bedroom is the Laurel Model at Terre at Madison starting at $2,618 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in El Cajon is currently $3,459. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in El Cajon:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Ranchouse Apartments *First Month Free*Three Bedroom$2,495
Terre at MadisonLaurel$2,618
The Arches ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath$2,695
Cabo Verde Apartments3BD2BD$2,700
Greystone Ridge Townhomes3 BEDROOMS$2,700
Garden Park Apartment Homes3x2C$2,795
Warren Bostonia TownhomesThree Bedroom Two Bathroom$2,900
Casa De Helix - La MesaExtra Large 3 Bedroom 2 Bath$3,095
Park PointeThree Bedroom Renovated$3,155

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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 3 Bedroom El Cajon Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in El Cajon with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in El Cajon is at Ranchouse Apartments *First Month Free* listed at $2,495.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom El Cajon Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in El Cajon is $3,459.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom El Cajon Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in El Cajon is a 1,220 square feet unit starting from $2,700 at Greystone Ridge Townhomes.

What is the average size for El Cajon 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in El Cajon is currently 1,456 sq ft.

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