Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Granite Hills Neighborhood of El Cajon, CA from $1,200 (37 Rentals)

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1078 Cosmo Ave

El CajonCA92019

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Cajon Senior Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cajon Senior Villas

1219 Persimmon AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Evergreen Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Gardens

291 Jamacha RdEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Shady Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shady Terrace

320-368 Shady LnEl Cajon, CA 92021
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The Arches Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Arches Apartments

301 Shady LnEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Oakdale Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Oakdale Apartments

1390 Oakdale AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Broadway Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Estates

1477 BroadwayEl Cajon, CA 92021
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BROADWAY
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

BROADWAY

1562 E Main StEl Cajon, CA 92021
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253 Orlando St
2 Bedroom Apartments

253 Orlando St

253 Orlando StEl Cajon, CA 92021
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The Woods
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Woods

480 Jamacha RdEl Cajon, CA 92019

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Granite Hills, El Cajon, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Granite Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Granite Hills area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments priced from $1,350. Vista Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable Granite Hills apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartmentsupstairs1BR,1BA$1,350
Vista Oaks0+1SStudio,1BA$1,425
La Quinta Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,525
Vista Pines0+1 UpstairsStudio,1BA$1,545
Orlando Woods ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,625
Shady Terrace1/1 Balcony1BR,1BA$1,695
Anniversary Apartments *First Month Free*One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Ranchouse Apartments *$500 Off*One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Jamacha ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,700
Terre at MadisonLinden1BR,1BA$1,754

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Granite Hills, CA

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Granite Hills area is the $2.52 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome Remodeled Model at Beautiful Place to Call Home in the in the Granite Hills neighborhood starting from $2,575. The second greatest value Granite Hills apartment is the 3 Bed x 2 Bath Model at Canyon Run Apartments starting at $2,900 with a $2.90 price per square foot in the Granite Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Granite Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Beautiful Place to Call Home2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome Remodeled2BR,1.5BA$2.52
Canyon Run Apartments3 Bed x 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.90
ALTARidge2BR,1BA$2.92
Bree ManorTwo Bed One Bath Downstairs2BR,1BA$2.75
Henry Square- Luxury Townhomes2 bd 1 bath 806sqft2BR,1BA$2.79
Shady Terrace1/1 Balcony1BR,1BA$2.42
Anniversary Apartments *First Month Free*One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.42
Jamacha ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.74
Terre at MadisonLinden1BR,1BA$2.92
Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartmentsupstairs1BR,1BA$2.70

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for San Diego, California. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Granite Hills Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Granite Hills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Granite Hills is at Vista Oaks listed at $1,425.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Granite Hills Apartment?

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Granite Hills is starting from $2,095 at Ranchouse Apartments *$500 Off*.

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