Cheap Homes for Rent in Bostonia Neighborhood of El Cajon, CA from $1,800 (5 Rentals)

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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
property at 1254 Sumner Ave

$2,295

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$2,295

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$2,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1254 Sumner Ave, Unit B

1254 Sumner Ave
El CajonCA92021

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property at 1423 Graves Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

1423 Graves Ave, Unit 167

1423 Graves Ave
El CajonCA92021

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
PEPPER CREEK1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 407411BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bostonia, CA

As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bostonia area is the $2.59 price per square foot 3/2 A (All BD/BA Upstairs and small patio) Model at Shannonwoods Townhomes in the in the Winter Gardens neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Bostonia apartment is the Azure Model at Terre at E Bradley starting at $2,874 with a $2.58 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 A (All BD/BA Upstairs and small patio)3BR,2BA$2.59
Terre at E BradleyAzure3BR,2BA$2.58
1388 Villa Glen Ln, Unit El Cajon Park Villas1388 Villa Glen Ln2BR,2BA$2.45
Terre at BradleySunset2BR,1BA$2.15
Beautiful Place to Call Home2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome Remodeled2BR,1.5BA$2.52
Greenfield Esates - El Cajon2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.69
Terre at BostoniaRadiant1BR,1BA$2.78
Hunter's Run Apartments1 Bedroom, (A Plan) Downstairs1BR,1BA$2.90
Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartmentsupstairs1BR,1BA$2.70
Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+One Bedroom - Downstairs1BR,1BA$3.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Bostonia

What type of rentals are currently available in Bostonia?

There are currently 160 Apartments for Rent in Bostonia, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $3,000. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bostonia ranging from $1,850 to $4,395.

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 $1,850 to $4,395 with an average monthly rent of $3,039.

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