Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Granite Hills Neighborhood of El Cajon, CA from $1,200 (8 Rentals)

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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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Cheapest Available Granite Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Granite Hills area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Vista Oaks priced from $1,425. Royal Oakdale Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here are the most affordable Granite Hills apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Oaks0+1SStudio,1BA$1,425
Royal Oakdale ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,525
La Quinta Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Granite Hills, CA

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Granite Hills area is the $2.50 price per square foot Plan A Model at Shannon Wood Townhomes in the in the Winter Gardens neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Granite Hills apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Oro Park Apartments starting at $2,795 with a $2.56 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.
Shannon Wood TownhomesPlan A3BR,2BA$2.50
Oro Park Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.56
Terraza Hills2/1 up2BR,1BA$2.55
ALTARidge2BR,1BA$2.86
Terre at 989 PeachCasita2BR,1BA$2.83
Casa Tierra ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.38
Oakdale Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.77
Anniversary ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.61
Terre at LexiBirch1BR,1BA$2.45
Villa Capri Apartment *$500 Off*One Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Granite Hills, El Cajon, CA

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in El Cajon, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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.

Getting Around the Granite Hills Neighborhood in El Cajon, CA

Walk Score®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

14 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

4 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,525 at Royal Oakdale 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 $1,995 at Oakdale Apartments.

What is the most affordable Granite Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Granite Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Shannon Wood Townhomes and starts from $2,795.

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