Luxury Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA (176 Rentals)

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504 E Lexington Ave
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504 E Lexington Ave

504 E Lexington AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Park Pointe
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$2,342 - $6,742
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Park Pointe

2450 Hilton Head PlEl Cajon, CA 92019
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property at 13746 Gateway View Dr

$3,800

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$3,800
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13746 Gateway View Dr

El CajonCA92021
property at 1013 S Sunshine Ave

$4,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1013 S Sunshine Ave, Unit K

1013 S Sunshine Ave
El CajonCA92020

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property at 1732 Sea Pines Rd

$4,500

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1732 Sea Pines Rd

El CajonCA92019
property at 321 W Park Ave

$6,782

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$6,782
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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321 W Park Ave

El CajonCA92020
property at 606 S Sunshine Ave

$6,909

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$6,909
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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 31

606 S Sunshine Ave

El CajonCA92020

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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 El Cajon

How much are Studio apartments in El Cajon?

There are currently 226 Studio Apartments in El Cajon with rent ranges from $525 to $2,240 with an average price of $1,663.

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 $4,054 with an average monthly rent of $2,177.

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 $1,895 to $8,503. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,619.

How expensive are El Cajon Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 150 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in El Cajon on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,495 to $11,897 - averaging $3,533 for the location.

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