Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA (211 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in El Cajon that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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El Cajon, CA Local Guide

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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 Cajon Senior Villas in the Bostonia 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
Cajon Senior Villas4/4Bostonia$1,500
Villa Toscana4/4Rancho San Diego$2,455
Terre at E Bradley3.8/4Bostonia$2,733
Casa De Helix - La Mesa3.6/4Casa de Oro Mount Helix$2,195
Rancho Pointe Apartments3.4/4Spring Valley$1,950
Terraza Hills3.2/4Bostonia$2,150
Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+3/4Bostonia$1,500

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in El Cajon, CA

The lowest priced El Cajon apartment at a property that allows pets is the One Bedroom x One Bath 1 Bed Model at Cajon Senior Villas in the Granite Hills neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second cheapest El Cajon Pet Friendly apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Artesia Condominiums, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,950 in the Fletcher Hills neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly El Cajon apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Cajon Senior VillasOne Bedroom x One Bath$1,500
Artesia Condominiums1 Bed, 1 bath$1,950
The Ridge on Jackson ApartmentsHorizon$1,995
Colonnade at Fletcher HillsA1$2,128
Casa De Helix - La MesaLarge 1 Bedroom$2,195
Bree ManorTwo Bed One Bath Upstairs$2,200
The District ApartmentsRENEW$2,322
253 Orlando St2 Bedroom and 2.5 Bath$2,500
Terre at E BradleyAzure$2,733
Villa ToscanaVilla Tuscany (3BD/2BA)$3,373

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
El Cajon, CA

Ranked #86

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around El Cajon, CA

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+ listed at $1,500.

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 $2,787.

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 2,873 square feet unit starting from $6,330 at 4223 Woodland Dr.

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 865 sq ft.

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