Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA from $600 (342 Rentals)

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Terre at Bostonia
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$1,660 - $3,785
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Terre at Bostonia

1294 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Terre at Sandalwood
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$1,695 - $6,133
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Terre at Sandalwood

708 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Garden Park
$1,995 - $3,175
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Garden Park

360 N 1st StEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Frequently Asked Questions about El Cajon

How much are Studio apartments in El Cajon?

There are currently 337 Studio Apartments in El Cajon with rent ranges from $1,395 to $2,050 with an average price of $1,731.

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 $2,161.

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 $8,641. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,551.

How expensive are El Cajon Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 225 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in El Cajon on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,495 to $10,795 - averaging $3,385 for the location.

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