Apartments for Rent in the La Alameda Neighborhood of El Cajon, CA (113 Rentals)

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669 Dorothy St, Unit #4
$2,650
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669 Dorothy St, Unit #4

669 Dorothy StEl Cajon, CA 92019
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property at 1956 Avocado Ranch Rd

$4,000

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$4,000
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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 20

1956 Avocado Ranch Rd

El CajonCA92019

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property at 719 Mahogany Dr

$8,128

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$8,128
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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719 Mahogany Dr

El CajonCA92019
property at 1676 Raynell Way

$8,013

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 30

1676 Raynell Way

El CajonCA92019
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Casa Verde
2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Verde

1509 E Washington AveEl Cajon, CA 92019

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Kings Mark
Studio Apartments

Kings Mark

873-911 Jamacha RdEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Dover Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dover Place

1465 E Lexington AveEl Cajon, CA 92019

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480 Jamacha Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

480 Jamacha Rd

480 Jamacha RdEl Cajon, CA 92019
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507 Dorothy St
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507 Dorothy St

507 Dorothy StEl Cajon, CA 92019
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1331 Windmill Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1331 Windmill Rd

1331 Windmill RdEl Cajon, CA 92019

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1284 Andover Rd
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

1284 Andover Rd

1284 Andover RdEl Cajon, CA 92019
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593-599 S 2nd St
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593-599 S 2nd St

593-599 S 2nd StEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Jamacha Pines
Studio Apartments

Jamacha Pines

234 Jamacha RdEl Cajon, CA 92019
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716 S 2nd St
Studio Apartments

716 S 2nd St

716 S 2nd StEl Cajon, CA 92019
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1349 E Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1349 E Main St

1349 E Main StEl Cajon, CA 92021
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212 S 2nd St
Studio Apartments

212 S 2nd St

212 S 2nd StEl Cajon, CA 92019

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La Alameda, El Cajon, CA Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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La Alameda, El Cajon, CA

Ranked #3

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for East San Diego. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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This part of San Diego ranks as one of the best-regarded communities for dog and cat owners, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about La Alameda

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the La Alameda area of El Cajon, CA?

As of today, August 29, 2026, there are currently 113 available La Alameda apartments priced from $1,525 to $8,128, with an average monthly rent of $2,631.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom La Alameda Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in La Alameda ranges from $1,525 to $3,588 with an average monthly rent of $1,983.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in La Alameda cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in La Alameda range from $2,055 to $2,650. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,340.

How expensive are La Alameda Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 20 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in La Alameda on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,495 to $8,128 - averaging $3,572 for the location.

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