Cheap Homes for Rent in Bostonia Neighborhood of El Cajon, CA from $1,600 (5 Rentals)

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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$1,749

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bostonia, CA

As of June 22, 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 $2,916 with a $2.61 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 Townhomes!3/2 B (2 BD/1 BA Upstairs, 1 BD/1 BA Downstairs...3BR,2BA$2.66
Terre at E BradleyAzure3BR,2BA$2.61
Warren Bostonia TownhomesThree Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$2.82
Beautiful Place to Call Home2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome Remodeled2BR,1.5BA$2.52
Greenfield Estates2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.53
1261 Victor Ave, Unit 21261 Victor Ave2BR,2BA$2.71
Haven at The Hills1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Renovated Units1BR,1BA$2.88
Terre at BostoniaRadiant1BR,1BA$2.69
Hunter's Run Apartments1 Bedroom, (A Plan) Downstairs1BR,1BA$2.84
Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartmentsupstairs1BR,1BA$2.70

Frequently Asked Questions about Bostonia

What type of rentals are currently available in Bostonia?

There are currently 163 Apartments for Rent in Bostonia, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $8,754. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bostonia ranging from $1,695 to $4,195.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bostonia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bostonia ranges from $1,695 to $4,195 with an average monthly rent of $3,034.

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