Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Granite Hills Neighborhood of El Cajon, CA from $1,200 (16 Rentals)

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Gardens

291 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
Cajon Senior VillasOne Bedroom x One Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
La Quinta Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,525
Royal Oakdale ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Granite Hills, CA

As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Granite Hills area is the $2.38 price per square foot 2 Bedroom and 2.5 Bath Model at 253 Orlando St in the in the Granite Hills neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Granite Hills apartment is the 2/1.5 TH Model at Orchard Villa Townhomes starting at $2,495 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the Winter Gardens 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.
253 Orlando St2 Bedroom and 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$2.38
Orchard Villa Townhomes2/1.5 TH2BR,1.5BA$2.52
Bree ManorTwo Bed One Bath Downstairs2BR,1BA$2.75
Henry Square - Where Modern Comfort Meets Neighborhood Charm2 bd 1 bath 806sqft2BR,1BA$2.88
Anniversary ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.42
ALTASummit1BR,1BA$2.77
Villa Capri Apartment *$500 Off*One Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.76
Jamacha ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.74
Cajon Senior VillasOne Bedroom x One Bath1BR,1BA$2.86
Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartmentsupstairs1BR,1BA$2.70

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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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