
Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA from $700 with Utilities Included (75 Rentals)
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Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+

Royal Oakdale Apartments

La Quinta Apartment

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Hunter's Run Apartments

Anniversary Apartments *First Month Free*

Ranchouse Apartments *$500 Off*

Greentree Apartments

Oak Valley Apartments

Majestic Apartments - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED
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Chateau Du Val Apartments

Mollison Villas

Jamacha Apartments

318 W Cypress Ave

Bree Manor

Casa Tierra

The Courtyards

Four Winds Apartments

Parkwood Gardens

Greenfield Estates
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Persimmon Villas Senior Apartments

Tierra Del Norte

Greenfield Apartments

Cypress Park

Magnolia Apartments

Key Largo Apartments

Lexington Palms

Pacifica Sunrise

Pacifica Sunrise Apartments/Condominiums

Easter Manor Apartments
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Park Terrace Apartments

Cajon Senior Villas

Villas of Washington

Roanoke

Fletcher Hills Apartments

Evergreen Gardens

Shady Terrace

Westwood

Park West Apartments

Estes Palms Apartments
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Broadway Square Apartments

Lincoln Palms

Crestwood Apartments

Palm Garden Apartments

Bella Vista

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Trade Winds

Vista del Sol Apartments

Trinity Apartments

The Arches Apartments
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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 | $1,680 | $1,425 | $2,143 |
| El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,198 | $1,350 | $4,789 |
| El Cajon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,533 | $1,895 | $9,602 |
| El Cajon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,233 | $2,495 | $8,811 |
| El Cajon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,749 | $6,452 | $10,000+ |
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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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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 Oaks listed at $1,425.
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 $1,975 at 5121 Dailey Ct.
What is the most affordable El Cajon Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap El Cajon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Emerald Ave Apartments and starts from $2,595.
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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.