Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Granite Hills Neighborhood of El Cajon, CA from $1,200 (24 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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Oakdale Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Oakdale Apartments

1390 Oakdale AveEl Cajon, CA 92021

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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. La Quinta Apartment 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
Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartmentsupstairs1BR,1BA$1,350
La Quinta Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,525
Royal Oakdale ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,525
Anniversary Apartments *First Month Free*One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Casa Tierra Apartments1/1 up and down no patio1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Granite Hills, CA

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Granite Hills area is the $2.18 price per square foot Laurel Model at Terre at Madison in the in the El Cajon neighborhood starting from $2,618. The second greatest value Granite Hills apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at The Arches Apartments starting at $2,695 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the El Cajon 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.
Terre at MadisonLaurel3BR,2BA$2.18
The Arches ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$2.45
480 Jamacha RdUnit 82BR,1BA$2.30
Bree ManorTwo Bed One Bath Downstairs2BR,1BA$2.82
Casa Tierra Apartments1/1 up and down no patio1BR,1BA$2.34
Anniversary Apartments *First Month Free*One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.42
Jamacha ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.74
Vista Pines1+11BR,1BA$3.43
Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartmentsupstairs1BR,1BA$2.70
La Quinta Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.39

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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

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 $1,950 at The Arches 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 Ranchouse Apartments *First Month Free* and starts from $2,495.

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