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El Cajon, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Available El Cajon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in El Cajon, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments in the Granite Hills neighborhood priced from $1,350. Vista Palms in the El Cajon neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Cajon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartmentsupstairs1BR,1BA$1,350
Vista PalmsVista Palms 0+1sStudio,1BA$1,395
Vista Oaks0+1SStudio,1BA$1,425
Casa De Oro Senior Apartments1bd/1bth1BR,1BA$1,500
Royal Oakdale ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,525
La Quinta Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,525
Vista del Sol Apartments1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,695
Lincoln Greens1/11BR,1BA$1,695
Ranchouse Apartments *First Month Free*One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Jamacha ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Cajon area is the $1.97 price per square foot Rent a Home Model at Camerons Mobile Estates in the in the El Cajon neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value El Cajon apartment is the Laurel Model at Terre at Madison starting at $2,714 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the El Cajon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Cajon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Camerons Mobile EstatesRent a Home2BR,2BA$1.97
Terre at MadisonLaurel3BR,2BA$2.26
Terre at LexiOak2BR,2BA$2.16
Park Verde Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.99
Parkwood Gardens2/2 Upstairs2BR,2BA$2.29
Greentree Apartments2/2 Up ...2BR,2BA$2.26
480 Jamacha RdUnit 82BR,1BA$2.30
Mollison Garden Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.46
The Arches ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.36
Terre at MollisonPalm1BR,1BA$2.37

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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 Cheap El Cajon Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in El Cajon?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in El Cajon is at Vista Palms listed at $1,395.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom El Cajon Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Cajon Apartment is $1,350 at Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom El Cajon Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in El Cajon is starting from $1,835 at Mountain View Villas.

What is the most affordable El Cajon Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap El Cajon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ranchouse Apartments *First Month Free* and starts from $2,495.

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