Studio Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA (340 Rentals)

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Mollison El Dorado
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Mollison El Dorado

390 S Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Renette Manor
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Renette Manor

127 W Renette AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Casa Del Sol
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Casa Del Sol

922 S Sunshine AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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504 Ann St
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504 Ann St

504 Ann StEl Cajon, CA 92021

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1462 Peach Ave
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1462 Peach Ave

1462 Peach AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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1440 Peach Ave
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1440 Peach Ave

1440 Peach AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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593-599 S 2nd St
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593-599 S 2nd St

593-599 S 2nd StEl Cajon, CA 92019
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547 Hart Dr
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547 Hart Dr

547 Hart DrEl Cajon, CA 92021

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1130 Sumner Ave
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1130 Sumner Ave

1130 Sumner AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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1421 Peach Ave
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1421 Peach Ave

1421 Peach AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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1051 Gorsline Dr
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1051 Gorsline Dr

1051 Gorsline DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Camelot Gardens
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Camelot Gardens

602-614 S Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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308 Taft Ave
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308 Taft Ave

308 Taft AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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807 W Palm Ave
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807 W Palm Ave

807 W Palm AveEl Cajon, CA 92020

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1244 Madison Ave
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1244 Madison Ave

1244 Madison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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945 Coleen Ct
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945 Coleen Ct

945 Coleen CtEl Cajon, CA 92021
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507 Dorothy St
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507 Dorothy St

507 Dorothy StEl Cajon, CA 92019
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333 Prescott Ave
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333 Prescott Ave

333 Prescott AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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820 Scranton St
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820 Scranton St

820 Scranton StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Centaur Villas
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Centaur Villas

1103-1111 Decker StEl Cajon, CA 92019

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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 Veranda La Mesa in the Fletcher Hills neighborhood and is 500 square feet priced from $1,950. Villa Knolls Apartments has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 495 square feet and currently listed start at $1,900. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in El Cajon:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Veranda La Mesa500500 Sq Ft$1,950
Villa Knolls ApartmentsStudio495 Sq Ft$1,900
Cowles LandingSTU463 Sq Ft$2,000
Orlando Woods ApartmentsStudio450 Sq Ft$1,495
Navajo BluffsStudio450 Sq Ft$1,708
Vista Pines0+1 Downstairs416 Sq Ft$1,545
Terre at E ParkStudio400 Sq Ft$1,651
Vista PalmsVista Palms 0+1350 Sq Ft$1,445

Cheapest Available El Cajon Studio Apartments

As of April 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 Studio Model at Orlando Woods Apartments starting at $1,495 in the Granite Hills neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in El Cajon is currently $1,724. 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
Orlando Woods ApartmentsStudio$1,495
Vista Pines0+1 Downstairs$1,545
Terre at E ParkStudio$1,651
Navajo BluffsStudio$1,708
Villa Knolls ApartmentsStudio$1,900
Veranda La Mesa500$1,950
Cowles LandingSTU$2,000

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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 $1,724.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in El Cajon is a 500 square feet unit starting from $1,950 at Veranda La Mesa.

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

The average size for a Studio rental in El Cajon is currently 421 sq ft.

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