Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bostonia Neighborhood of El Cajon, CA from $1,000 (29 Rentals)

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Hunter's Run Apartments
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$1,795 - $1,865
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Hunter's Run Apartments

532 BroadwayEl Cajon, CA 92021
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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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$2,295

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1254 Sumner Ave, Unit A

1254 Sumner Ave
El CajonCA92021
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Broadway Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Estates

1477 BroadwayEl 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. Mountain View Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,730. 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
Mountain View Villas1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,730
Hunter's Run Apartments1 Bedroom, (A Plan) Downstairs1BR,1BA$1,795
Parkway ClubA2: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,816
Haven at The Hills1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Renovated Units1BR,1BA$1,950
Greenfield Estates2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,150
Cabo Verde Apartments2BD2BA2BR,2BA$2,200
Warren Bostonia TownhomesThree Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$2,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bostonia, CA

As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bostonia area is the $2.56 price per square foot 523 Hart Dr Model at 523 Hart Dr, Unit 5 in the in the Bostonia neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Bostonia apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Warren Bostonia Townhomes starting at $2,900 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the Bostonia 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.
523 Hart Dr, Unit 5523 Hart Dr3BR,2.5BA$2.56
Warren Bostonia TownhomesThree Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$2.64
Cabo Verde Apartments3BD2BD3BR,2BA$2.57
Greenfield Estates2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.53
Haven at The Hills1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Renovated Units1BR,1BA$2.88
Parkway ClubA2: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.79
Hunter's Run Apartments1 Bedroom, (G Plan) Downstairs1BR,1BA$2.85
Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartmentsupstairs1BR,1BA$2.70
Mountain View Villas1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.93

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 $1,835 at Mountain View Villas.

What is the most affordable Bostonia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bostonia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cabo Verde Apartments and starts from $2,700.

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