Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bostonia Neighborhood of El Cajon, CA from $1,000 (22 Rentals)

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Terre at Bostonia
$1,660 - $4,123
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Terre at Bostonia

1294 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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1423 Graves Ave, Unit 142

1423 Graves Ave
El CajonCA92021
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Greenfield Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Greenfield Apartments

569 Greenfield DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Parkway Club
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Club

316 Hart DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Easter Manor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Easter Manor Apartments

1113 Greenfield DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Cajon Senior Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cajon Senior Villas

1219 Persimmon AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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PEPPER CREEK
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

PEPPER CREEK

1475 Graves AveEl Cajon, CA 92021

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Cheapest Available Bostonia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bostonia area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments priced from $1,350. Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Bostonia apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartmentsupstairs1BR,1BA$1,350
Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+One Bedroom - Downstairs1BR,1BA$1,500
Terre at BostoniaRadiant1BR,1BA$1,646
Hunter's Run Apartments1 Bedroom, (A Plan) Downstairs1BR,1BA$1,835
Terre at GravesCay1BR,1BA$1,919

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bostonia, CA

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bostonia area is the $2.66 price per square foot 3/2 B (2 BD/1 BA Upstairs, 1 BD/1 BA Downstairs... Model at Shannonwoods Townhomes in the in the Winter Gardens neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Bostonia apartment is the Azure Model at Terre at E Bradley starting at $2,834 with a $2.54 price per square foot in the Winter Gardens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bostonia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shannonwoods Townhomes3/2 B (2 BD/1 BA Upstairs, 1 BD/1 BA Downstairs...3BR,2BA$2.66
Terre at E BradleyAzure3BR,2BA$2.54
Terre at BradleySunset2BR,1BA$1.90
Beautiful Place to Call Home2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome Remodeled2BR,1.5BA$2.52
1261 Victor St, Unit 21261 Victor St2BR,2BA$2.71
Greenfield Estates - El Cajon Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.69
Haven at The Hills1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Renovated Units1BR,1BA$2.88
Terre at BostoniaRadiant1BR,1BA$2.55
Hunter's Run Apartments1 Bedroom, (A Plan) Downstairs1BR,1BA$2.90
Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartmentsupstairs1BR,1BA$2.70

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bostonia Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bostonia Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bostonia Apartment is $1,350 at Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bostonia Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bostonia is starting from $2,092 at Terre at Bradley.

What is the most affordable Bostonia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bostonia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Terre at E Bradley and starts from $2,774.

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