3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA (252 Rentals)

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Park Pointe
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$3,050 - $3,143
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Park Pointe

2450 Hilton Head PlEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Garden Park
$3,175
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$1,995 - $3,175
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Garden Park

360 N 1st StEl Cajon, CA 92021
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property at 1732 Sea Pines Rd

$4,500

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

1732 Sea Pines Rd

El CajonCA92019
property at 2149 Merlyn Pl

$4,800

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$4,800
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

2149 Merlyn Pl

El CajonCA92019

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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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399 Compton St
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399 Compton St

399 Compton StEl Cajon, CA 92020

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El Cajon, CA Local Guide

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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. Woodbridge Mount Helix - $1200 Move In Bonus! in the Rancho San Diego neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,200 square feet and currently listed start at $3,465. 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
Woodbridge Mount Helix - $1200 Move In Bonus!Three Bedroom Two Upstairs1,200 Sq Ft$3,465
Casa De Helix - La MesaExtra Large 3 Bedroom 2 Bath1,200 Sq Ft$3,295
Carlton Ridge *1st Month Free OAC*Staged Apartment1,200 Sq Ft$2,795
Volterra Apartments3 x 2 Siena - Renovated1,186 Sq Ft$2,795
Parc One183de 3x21,152 Sq Ft$3,934
Terre at E BradleyIndigo1,124 Sq Ft$2,850
Park PointeThree Bedroom Renovated1,095 Sq Ft$3,067
Villa Morocco3X21,092 Sq Ft$3,124
Town Center3 BR (Light Cabinets) Enclosed Patio1,082 Sq Ft$2,795

Cheapest Available El Cajon 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 19, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in El Cajon, CA is the 3/1 Model starting from $2,595 at Emerald Ave Apartments in the Mount Helix neighborhood. The second most affordable El Cajon 3 Bedroom is the Castillo Model at Terre at 989 Peach starting at $2,678 in the Outlying Poway Santee Ramona neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in El Cajon is currently $3,385. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in El Cajon:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Emerald Ave Apartments3/1$2,595
Terre at 989 PeachCastillo$2,678
Greystone Ridge Townhomes3 BEDROOMS$2,700
Town Center3 BR (Light Cabinets) Enclosed Patio$2,795
Carlton Ridge *1st Month Free OAC*Staged Apartment$2,795
Volterra Apartments3 x 2 Siena - Renovated$2,795
Terre at E BradleyIndigo$2,850
Canyon Run Apartments3 Bed x 2 Bath$2,900
Park PointeThree Bedroom Renovated$3,067
Villa Morocco3X2$3,124

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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 Emerald Ave Apartments listed at $2,595.

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 $3,385.

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 1,468 sq ft.

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