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El Cajon, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available El Cajon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in El Cajon, CA is a Studio unit found at Vista Oaks in the Granite Hills neighborhood priced from $1,425. Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 55+ in the Bostonia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Cajon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Oaks0+1SStudio,1BA$1,425
Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 55+One Bedroom - Upstairs1BR,1BA$1,500
Royal Oakdale ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,525
Terre at E ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,581
La Quinta Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,625
Hunter's Run ApartmentsStudio, (E Plan) DownstairsStudio,1BA$1,645
The Greentree Apartmentsdownstairs1BR,1BA$1,695
Winter Gardens Manor9250 Winter Gardens Blvd #151BR,1BA$1,695
Villa Knolls ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Terre at MollisonPalm1BR,1BA$1,710

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Cajon area is the $1.87 price per square foot Rent a Home Model at Camerons Mobile Estates in the in the Riverwalk neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value El Cajon apartment is the Sunset Model at Terre at Bradley starting at $2,345 with a $2.13 price per square foot in the Winter Gardens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Cajon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Camerons Mobile EstatesRent a Home2BR,2BA$1.87
Terre at BradleySunset2BR,1BA$2.13
Ivanhoe Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.24
Cajon Villa Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.45
Greenfield Meadows2 bed 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$2.31
The Courtyards *$500 Off *2 BD/1 BA Downstairs2BR,1BA$2.33
Winter Gardens Manor9250 Winter Gardens Blvd #151BR,1BA$2.17
Casa Tierra ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.38
Terre at MollisonPalm1BR,1BA$2.44
The Greentree Apartmentsdownstairs1BR,1BA$2.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about El Cajon

What type of rentals are currently available in El Cajon?

There are currently 1069 Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $7,400. There are also 120 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in El Cajon ranging from $1,595 to $9,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in El Cajon?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in El Cajon ranges from $1,595 to $9,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,566.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in El Cajon?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in El Cajon range from $2,495 to $4,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,595 to $9,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,880 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,400.

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