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 1 Bed unit found at La Quinta Apartment priced from $1,525. 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
La Quinta Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,525
Royal Oakdale ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,525
Vista OaksRENOVATED BRIGHT & SUNNY STUDIO, POOL, ONSITE L...Studio,1BA$1,540

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Granite Hills, CA

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Granite Hills area is the $3.28 price per square foot 3 Bed x 2 Bath with Yard/Patio Model at Canyon Run Apartments in the in the Granite Hills neighborhood starting from $3,280. The second greatest value Granite Hills apartment is the Two Bed Two Bath Downstairs Model at Bree Manor starting at $2,350 with a $2.69 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.
Canyon Run Apartments3 Bed x 2 Bath with Yard/Patio3BR,2BA$3.28
Bree ManorTwo Bed Two Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$2.69
ALTARidge2BR,1BA$2.76
Henry Square2 bd 1 bath 806sqft2BR,1BA$3.10
Oakdale Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.63
Anniversary ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.61
Villa Capri Apartment *$500 Off*One Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.76
Terre at MadisonLinden1BR,1BA$3.08
La Quinta Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.39
Royal Oakdale ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.81

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Granite Hills, El Cajon, CA

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Among cities in California 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

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 La Quinta Apartment.

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 $1,895 at Oakdale Apartments.

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