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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cajon Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $1,775 | $1,395 | $2,209 |
| El Cajon Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,262 | $1,350 | $4,964 |
| El Cajon Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,684 | $2,034 | $6,993 |
| El Cajon Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,567 | $2,486 | $10,000+ |
| El Cajon Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,956 | $5,355 | $10,000+ |
The El Cajon Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Villa Toscana in the Rancho San Diego neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Bree Manor in the El Cajon neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 3.8 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly El Cajon apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Toscana | 4/4 | Rancho San Diego | $2,305 |
| Bree Manor | 3.8/4 | El Cajon | $1,950 |
| The Ridge on Jackson Apartments | 3.8/4 | La Mesa | $1,795 |
| The District Apartments | 3.6/4 | La Mesa | $2,404 |
| Artesia Condominiums | 3.6/4 | El Cajon | $1,950 |
| Colonnade at Fletcher Hills | 3.4/4 | El Cajon | $2,212 |
| Oak Valley Apartments | 3.4/4 | El Cajon | $2,150 |
| Serena Vista Apartment Homes | 3.2/4 | La Mesa | $2,230 |
| Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments | 3.2/4 | Bostonia | $1,350 |
| La Mesa Gardens | 3.2/4 | La Mesa | $1,800 |
The lowest priced El Cajon apartment at a property that allows pets is the upstairs 1 Bed Model at Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments in the Granite Hills neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second cheapest El Cajon Pet Friendly apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Majestic Apartments - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,725 in the El Cajon neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly El Cajon apartments.
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments | upstairs | $1,350 |
| Majestic Apartments - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED | One Bedroom | $1,725 |
| The Timbers Apartments | A3 - Upstairs | $1,917 |
| Artesia Condominiums | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $1,950 |
| Haven at The Hills | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Renovated Units | $2,150 |
| Casa De Helix - La Mesa | Large 1 Bedroom | $2,195 |
| Bree Manor | Two Bed One Bath Upstairs | $2,200 |
| Colonnade at Fletcher Hills | A1 | $2,212 |
| Villa Toscana | Villa Florentine (1BD/1BA, W&D) | $2,305 |
| The District Apartments | ENERGY | $2,404 |
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Write a ReviewPlayfully 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.
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Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in El Cajon is at Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments listed at $1,350.
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in El Cajon is $2,908.
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in El Cajon is a 2,497 square feet unit starting from $12,784 at 2003 Pierce Ct.
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in El Cajon is currently at 718 sq ft.
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