Studio Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA (337 Rentals)

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307 Millar Ave
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307 Millar Ave

307 Millar AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Casa Bonita
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Casa Bonita

1321 Greenfield DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
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1223 Sumner Ave
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1223 Sumner Ave

1223 Sumner AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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122 S Anza St
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122 S Anza St

122 S Anza StEl Cajon, CA 92020

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518-520 N 1st St
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518-520 N 1st St

518-520 N 1st StEl Cajon, CA 92021
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1490 Oakdale Ave
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1490 Oakdale Ave

1490 Oakdale AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Bradeley Condos
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Bradeley Condos

745 E Bradley AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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633 S Anza St
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633 S Anza St

633 S Anza StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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398 Walter Way
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398 Walter Way

398 Walter WayEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Grape Villas
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Grape Villas

570-584 Grape StEl Cajon, CA 92021

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425 Emerald Ave
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425 Emerald Ave

425 Emerald AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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295 Millar Ave
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295 Millar Ave

295 Millar AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Casa de Oro
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Casa de Oro

1373 Madison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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376 Linda Way
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376 Linda Way

376 Linda WayEl Cajon, CA 92020
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140 Wells Ave
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140 Wells Ave

140 Wells AveEl Cajon, CA 92020

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Whispering Meadow
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Whispering Meadow

12690 Jackson Hill DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
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359 N 1st St
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359 N 1st St

359 N 1st StEl Cajon, CA 92021
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502 Johnson Ave
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502 Johnson Ave

502 Johnson AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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988 Leslie Rd
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988 Leslie Rd

988 Leslie RdEl Cajon, CA 92020
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206 Orange Ave
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206 Orange Ave

206 Orange AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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1352 Oakdale Ave
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1352 Oakdale Ave

1352 Oakdale AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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345 N 1st St
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345 N 1st St

345 N 1st StEl Cajon, CA 92021
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422 Avocado Ave
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422 Avocado Ave

422 Avocado AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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El Cajon, CA Local Guide

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Largest Available El Cajon Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in El Cajon, CA is found at Terre at S Anza and is 472 square feet . Navajo Bluffs in the Prospect Glen neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 450 square feet and currently listed start at $1,826. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in El Cajon:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Terre at S AnzaBloom472 Sq FtCall for Rates
Navajo BluffsStudio450 Sq Ft$1,826
Orlando Woods ApartmentsStudio450 Sq Ft$1,525
La Mesa GardensStudio410 Sq Ft$1,600
Terre at E ParkStudio400 Sq Ft$1,735
Vista De LunaDownstairs Studio375 Sq Ft$1,470
Vista PalmsVista Palms 0+1350 Sq Ft$1,445
Vista OaksRENOVATED BRIGHT & SUNNY STUDIO, POOL, ONSITE L...320 Sq Ft$1,525

Cheapest Available El Cajon Studio Apartments

As of January 22, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in El Cajon, CA is the Vista Palms 0+1s Model starting from $1,395 at Vista Palms in the Mount Helix neighborhood. The second most affordable El Cajon Studio is the RENOVATED SUNNY STUDIO! ONSITE LAUNDRY, POOL & ... Model at Vista Oaks starting at $1,425 in the Granite Hills neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in El Cajon is currently $1,722. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in El Cajon:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Vista PalmsVista Palms 0+1s$1,395
Vista OaksRENOVATED SUNNY STUDIO! ONSITE LAUNDRY, POOL & ...$1,425
Vista De LunaUpstairs Studio$1,470
Orlando Woods ApartmentsStudio$1,525
La Mesa GardensStudio$1,600
Terre at E ParkStudio$1,735
Navajo BluffsStudio$1,826

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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 Studio El Cajon Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in El Cajon with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in El Cajon is at Vista Palms listed at $1,395.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in El Cajon is $1,722.

What is the largest available Studio El Cajon Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in El Cajon is a 472 square feet unit at Terre at S Anza.

What is the average size for El Cajon Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in El Cajon is currently 388 sq ft.

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