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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cajon Studio Apartments with Rent Specials | $1,772 | $1,395 | $2,050 |
| El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $2,152 | $1,350 | $4,789 |
| El Cajon 2 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $2,550 | $1,924 | $10,000+ |
| El Cajon 3 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $3,375 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
| El Cajon 4 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $10,892 | $4,295 | $10,000+ |
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Get $750 off move in when you apply by 5/30/26! Conditions apply, call for details.Expires 05-26-2026
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Up to 2 Months Free LOOK & LEASE - get extra $1,000 OFF when you apply within 24 hours - selected apartment homes (new move ins only-see leasing office for details). *All prices and specials are subject to change and may vary depending on move in date.Expires 05-26-2026
Up to 1 Month Free off Base Rent!* *On select units. Base rent. Restrictions and Minimum Lease Terms Apply. Other Costs and Fees Excluded.Expires 05-26-2026
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in El Cajon, CA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
Get $750 off move in when you apply by 5/30/26! Conditions apply, call for details.Expires 05-26-2026
Get 6 Weeks Free! Contact us for details.Expires 05-26-2026
Up to 2 Months Free LOOK & LEASE - get extra $1,000 OFF when you apply within 24 hours - selected apartment homes (new move ins only-see leasing office for details). *All prices and specials are subject to change and may vary depending on move in date.Expires 05-26-2026
Up to 1 Month Free off Base Rent!* *On select units. Base rent. Restrictions and Minimum Lease Terms Apply. Other Costs and Fees Excluded.Expires 05-26-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in El Cajon is at Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments listed at $1,350.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in El Cajon is $2,518.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in El Cajon is a 1,250 square feet unit starting from $1,855 at Villas.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in El Cajon is currently at 664 sq ft.
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