4 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA (41 Rentals)

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property at 13746 Gateway View Dr

$3,800

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$3,800

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13746 Gateway View Dr

El CajonCA92021
property at 606 S Sunshine Ave

$7,900

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$7,900

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606 S Sunshine Ave

El CajonCA92020
property at 2003 Pierce Ct

$12,000

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2003 Pierce Ct

El CajonCA92019
property at 2003 Pierce Ct

$15,621

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2003 Pierce Ct

El CajonCA92019

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1004 Sumner Ave
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1004 Sumner Ave

1004 Sumner AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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560 Richfield Ave
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560 Richfield Ave

560 Richfield AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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576 Richfield Ave
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576 Richfield Ave

576 Richfield AveEl Cajon, CA 92020

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Anza Palms
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Anza Palms

438 S Anza StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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1003 Bostonia St
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1003 Bostonia St

1003 Bostonia StEl Cajon, CA 92021
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535 N 1st St
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535 N 1st St

535 N 1st StEl Cajon, CA 92021
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510 Emerald Ave
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510 Emerald Ave

510 Emerald AveEl Cajon, CA 92020

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Hart Townhomes
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Hart Townhomes

445-523 Hart DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
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1261 Victor St
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1261 Victor St

1261 Victor StEl Cajon, CA 92021
property at 4989 Randlett Dr

$8,400

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4989 Randlett Dr

La MesaCA91942

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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 El Cajon

How much are Studio apartments in El Cajon?

There are currently 336 Studio Apartments in El Cajon with rent ranges from $1,395 to $2,050 with an average price of $1,784.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom El Cajon Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in El Cajon ranges from $1,350 to $4,789 with an average monthly rent of $2,151.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in El Cajon cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in El Cajon range from $1,975 to $9,544. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,552.

How expensive are El Cajon Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 227 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in El Cajon on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,495 to $10,795 - averaging $3,409 for the location.

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