Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA from $700 (186 Rentals) Page 2 of 4

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Merritt Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Merritt Manor

964-980 Merritt DrEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Tierra Del Norte
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tierra Del Norte

984 Peach AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Greenfield Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Greenfield Apartments

569 Greenfield DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Cypress Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Park

348 W Cypress AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Magnolia Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Apartments

732 Magnolia AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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434 Avocado Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

434 Avocado Ave

434 Avocado AveEl Cajon, CA 92020

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Key Largo Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Key Largo Apartments

380 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Rockford Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rockford Gardens

181 Ballantyne StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Parkway Club
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Club

316 Hart DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Lexington Palms
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lexington Palms

528-570 W Lexington AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Pacifica Sunrise
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pacifica Sunrise

921 S Sunshine AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Easter Manor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Easter Manor Apartments

1113 Greenfield DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Villa Rimini
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Rimini

725 Washington Heights RdEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Villas of Washington
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas of Washington

1121 E Washington AveEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Roanoke
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Roanoke

174 Roanoke RdEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Pinewood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinewood Apartments

241-273 Wisconsin AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Evergreen Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Gardens

291 Jamacha RdEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Westwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Apartments

180 N 1st StEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Trade Winds Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trade Winds Apartments

163 Ballantyne StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Park West Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park West Apartments

334 Park AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Palm Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Towers

234 W Park AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Lincoln Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Palms

165-191 S Lincoln AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Crestwood Apartments!
1 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Apartments!

191 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Palm Garden Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Garden Apartments

791 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Bella Vista
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Vista

950 E Madison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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PEPPER CREEK
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

PEPPER CREEK

1475 Graves AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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The Arches Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Arches Apartments

301 Shady LnEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Trinity Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Trinity Apartments

800 E Chase AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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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 $2,083 at Terre at Mollison.

What is the most affordable El Cajon Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap El Cajon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkwood Gardens and starts from $2,695.

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