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Cabo Verde Apartments

843 Valley Village Dr

Merritt Manor

1730 Vista Del Valle Blvd

Persimmon Villas Senior Apartments

Colonial Gardens Apartments

Tierra Del Norte

Greenfield Apartments

Melody Lane Apartments
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Cypress Park

Magnolia Apartments

434 Avocado Ave

Key Largo Apartments

Rockford Gardens

Parkway Club

Fletcher Hills Apartments

Lexington Palms

Pacifica Sunrise

Pacifica Sunrise Apartments/Condominiums
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Easter Manor Apartments

Park Terrace Apartments

Villa Rimini

Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+

Cajon Senior Villas

Van Houten Apartments

Villas of Washington

Fletcher Hills Apartments

Silver Oak Apartments

Pinewood Apartments
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297 S Mollison Ave

285 S Mollison Ave

279 S Mollison Ave

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Vista del Sol Apartments

Lincoln Greens

Shady Terrace Apartments!

Park West Apartments

Estes Palms Apartments

Lincoln Palms
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Greentree Apartments

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Evergreen Gardens

Palm Garden Apartments

The Arches Apartments

Bella Vista

PEPPER CREEK

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Peach Court Apartments

Sunset View 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap El Cajon Studio Apartments | $1,737 | $1,395 | $2,133 |
| Cheap El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,219 | $1,350 | $5,695 |
| Cheap El Cajon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,660 | $1,835 | $7,153 |
| Cheap El Cajon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,452 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap El Cajon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,745 | $3,750 | $10,000+ |
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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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