Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA (280 Rentals)

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Villa Toscana
$2,248 - $2,915Pet FriendlyDogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Fee $40-$70/mo
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Villa Toscana

1451 Brabham StEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Bree Manor
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$2,000 - $2,400Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Indoor Only
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Bree Manor

1515 BroadwayEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Parkway Club
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$1,927 - $2,824Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - 25 lbs. Weight Limit
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Parkway Club

1237-1237 Graves AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Park Pointe
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$2,292 - $6,921

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Base Rent$2,292 - $6,921
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Pet Deposit (Refundable) $500.00 - Pet Rent $50.00/mo
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Park Pointe

2450 Hilton Head PlEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Anniversary Apartments *First Month Free*
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$1,695Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $250.00 - One-Time Pet Fee $0.00
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Anniversary Apartments *First Month Free*

377 Shady LnEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Haven at The Hills
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$1,950 - $2,600Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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Haven at The Hills

425 E Bradley AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Warren Bostonia Townhomes
$2,900 - $3,300Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $0.00
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Warren Bostonia Townhomes

1234-1242 N 1st StEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Cajon Villa Apartments
$2,050 - $2,695

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Base Rent$2,050 - $2,695
Total Monthly Price$2,050 - $2,695
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Fees $50.00/mo
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Cajon Villa Apartments

933 Peach AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Vista De Luna
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$1,470Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $0.00 - Monthly Pet Fee $45.00/mo
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Vista De Luna

588 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Camden Park
Contact Us For PricingPet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pets are welcome upon approval. There is a limit of 2 pets per household, a weight limit of 30 pounds per pet when fully grown, and a required pet rent of $30.00 per pet per month. Breed restrictions apply – please contact our friendly leasing team for details. - 30 lbs. Weight Limit
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Camden Park

525 Camden AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Terre at Madison
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$1,954 - $6,934Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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Terre at Madison

1241 E Madison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Mollison Garden Apartments
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$2,095Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $500.00
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Mollison Garden Apartments

863 S Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Ranchouse Apartments *First Month Free*
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$1,695 - $2,495Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $250.00 - One-Time Pet Fee $0.00
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Ranchouse Apartments *First Month Free*

1233 E Madison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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683 S Lincoln
$2,650Pet FriendlyDogs Allowed
50 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $400.00
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683 S Lincoln

685 S Lincoln AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Henry Square- 2 Bed Luxury Townhomes
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$2,545 - $2,595Pet FriendlyCats, Dogs and Other Pets Allowed
Pet interview - Spayed/Neutered
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Henry Square- 2 Bed Luxury Townhomes

1397 E Washington AveEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Artesia Condominiums
$1,950 - $2,275Pet FriendlyBirds, Cats, Dogs and Fish Allowed
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Artesia Condominiums

150 Chambers StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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La Quinta Apartment
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$1,525Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
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La Quinta Apartment

1515 E Washington AveEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Terre at Lexi
$1,778 - $6,281Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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Terre at Lexi

1041 E Lexington AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Chateau Du Val Apartments
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$1,795 - $2,155Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $200.00
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Chateau Du Val Apartments

404 S Anza StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Terre at 989 Peach
$1,728 - $5,699Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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Terre at 989 Peach

989 Peach AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Terre at Mollison
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$1,780 - $4,764Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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Terre at Mollison

233 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Rancho Hillside Apartments
$2,375 - $2,779Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
1 Pet Limit - Pet Welcome Upon Approval. Limit of 2 pet per home. Maximum weight is 45 pounds. The Pet Deposit is $500. 00/pet. Monthly Pet Rent of $45. 00 per dog. Monthly Pet Rent of $45. 00 per cat.
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Rancho Hillside Apartments

12367 Calle AlbaraEl Cajon, CA 92019
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669 Dorothy St
$2,650 - $3,150

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Base Rent$2,650 - $3,150
Total Monthly Price$2,650 - $3,150
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$0 Monthly Pet Rent - $0 Fee
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669 Dorothy St

669 Dorothy StEl Cajon, CA 92019
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property at 1287 White Oak Ct
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300
Total Monthly Price$1,300
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent
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1287 White Oak Ct

El CajonCA92020

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property at 1169 E Lexington Ave
$1,695

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Base Rent$1,695
Total Monthly Price$1,695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Sep 15
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1169 E Lexington Ave

El CajonCA92019
property at 978 E Main St
$3,000

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Base Rent$3,000
Total Monthly Price$3,000
2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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978 E Main St, Unit F

978 E Main St
El CajonCA92021
property at 926 Teatro Cir
$5,000

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Base Rent$5,000
Total Monthly Price$5,000
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent
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926 Teatro Cir

El CajonCA92021
property at 1078 Cosmo Ave
$3,588

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Base Rent$3,588
Total Monthly Price$3,588
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Feb 28, 2027
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1078 Cosmo Ave

El CajonCA92019
property at 8120 Melrose Ln
$3,969

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Base Rent$3,969
Total Monthly Price$3,969
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 15
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8120 Melrose Ln

El CajonCA92021

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Pet Friendliest El Cajon Apartments for Rent

The El Cajon Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Henry Square- 2 Bed Luxury Townhomes in the El Cajon neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Villa Toscana in the Rancho San Diego neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly El Cajon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Henry Square- 2 Bed Luxury Townhomes4/4El Cajon$2,545
Villa Toscana4/4Rancho San Diego$2,248
Artesia Condominiums3.8/4El Cajon$1,950
Bree Manor3.8/4El Cajon$2,000
The Ridge on Jackson Apartments3.8/4La Mesa$1,795
La Roca Plaza3.8/4Santee$1,975
The District Apartments3.6/4La Mesa$2,471
Parc One3.6/4Riverview Office Park$2,342
Colonnade at Fletcher Hills3.6/4El Cajon$2,603
Oak Valley Apartments3.6/4El Cajon$2,150

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in El Cajon, CA

The lowest priced El Cajon apartment at a property that allows pets is the 1 Bed, 1 bath 1 Bed Model at Artesia Condominiums in the El Cajon neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second cheapest El Cajon Pet Friendly apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Renovated Units Model at Haven at The Hills, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,950 in the Bostonia neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly El Cajon apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Artesia Condominiums1 Bed, 1 bath$1,950
Haven at The Hills1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Renovated Units$1,950
Oak Valley Apartments2/1 Upstairs with Balcony$2,150
Casa De Helix - La MesaLarge 1 Bedroom$2,195
Villa ToscanaVilla Florentine (1BD/1BA, W&D)$2,248
Bree ManorTwo Bed One Bath Upstairs$2,250
Parc One183a 1x1$2,342
The District ApartmentsPRESERVE$2,471
Henry Square- 2 Bed Luxury Townhomes2 bd 1.5 ba Townhomes$2,545
Colonnade at Fletcher HillsB1: 2 Bed 1 Bath$2,603

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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 Pet Friendly El Cajon Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in El Cajon?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in El Cajon is at Lexington Palms listed at $1,350.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly El Cajon Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in El Cajon is $2,728.

What is the largest Pet Friendly El Cajon Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in El Cajon is a 1,700 square feet unit starting from $2,750 at Camerons Mobile Estates.

What is the average size for El Cajon Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in El Cajon is currently at 713 sq ft.

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