Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bostonia Neighborhood of El Cajon, CA from $1,000 (30 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bostonia area of El Cajon.

property at 1596 Greenfield Dr

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1596 Greenfield Dr

El CajonCA92021
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Terre at Bostonia
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$1,873 - $3,845
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$1,873 - $3,845

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Terre at Bostonia

1294 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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property at 1104 N 1st St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1104 N 1st St

El CajonCA92021

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property at 1106 N 1st St

$2,800

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$2,800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1106 N 1st St

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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Broadway Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Estates

1477 BroadwayEl Cajon, CA 92021

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Oro Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oro Park

1221 Oro StEl 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$1,873
Terre at GravesCay1BR,1BA$1,943
Hunter's Run Apartments1 Bedroom, (B Plan) Downstairs1BR,1BA$1,945
Haven at the Hills1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Parkway Club1 Bed 1 Bath (A)1BR,1BA$2,034
Greenfield Estates2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,150
Terre at BradleySunset2BR,1BA$2,389

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bostonia, CA

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bostonia area is the $2.79 price per square foot Azure Model at Terre at E Bradley in the in the Winter Gardens neighborhood starting from $3,111. The second greatest value Bostonia apartment is the Sunset Model at Terre at Bradley starting at $2,389 with a $2.17 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.
Terre at E BradleyAzure3BR,2BA$2.79
Terre at BradleySunset2BR,1BA$2.17
Oro Park2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome Remodeled2BR,1.5BA$2.52
Greenfield Estates2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.69
Hunter's Run Apartments1 Bedroom, (B Plan) Downstairs1BR,1BA$2.80
Haven at the Hills1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
Parkway Club1 Bed 1 Bath (A)1BR,1BA$3.13
Terre at BostoniaRadiant1BR,1BA$2.88
Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartmentsupstairs1BR,1BA$2.70
Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+One Bedroom - Downstairs1BR,1BA$3.00

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 $2,150 at Greenfield Estates.

What is the most affordable Bostonia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bostonia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Canyon Run Apartments and starts from $2,975.

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