Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Alameda Neighborhood of El Cajon, CA from $1,200 (41 Rentals)

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Anniversary Apartments *First Month Free*

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$1,695 - $2,0951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Anniversary Apartments First Month Free

377 Shady LnEl Cajon, CA 92021

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$1,900 - $2,2002 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Jamacha Apartments

437 Jamacha RdEl Cajon, CA 92019

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$1,695 - $2,4951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ranchouse Apartments First Month Free

1233 E Madison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021

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Casa Tierra Apartments

355 Orlando StEl Cajon, CA 92021

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$1,715 - $8,3471 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Terre at Madison

1241 E Madison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021

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$1,5251 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

La Quinta Apartment

1515 E Washington AveEl Cajon, CA 92019

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2 Bedroom Apartments

480 Jamacha Rd

480 Jamacha RdEl Cajon, CA 92019

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3 Bedroom Apartments

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2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Verde

1509 E Washington AveEl Cajon, CA 92019

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Quinta Gardens

1386 E Madison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shady Lane Apartments

421 Shady LnEl Cajon, CA 92021

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2 Bedroom Apartments

1389 E Lexington Ave

1389 E Lexington AveEl Cajon, CA 92019

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Corsica Condominiums Phase I

514 Jamacha RdEl Cajon, CA 92019

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Studio Apartments

Jamacha Pines

234 Jamacha RdEl Cajon, CA 92019

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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1165 Decker St

1165 Decker StEl Cajon, CA 92019

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2 Bedroom Apartments

656 Ballard St

656 Ballard StEl Cajon, CA 92019

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3 Bedroom Apartments

508 N 3rd St

508 N 3rd StEl Cajon, CA 92019

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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

389 Shady Ln

389 Shady LnEl Cajon, CA 92021

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Studio Apartments

Ivy Trailer Park

309 Orlando StEl Cajon, CA 92021

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

393 Shady Ln

393 Shady LnEl Cajon, CA 92021

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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1331 Windmill Rd

1331 Windmill RdEl Cajon, CA 92019

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Shady Terrace Apartments!

320-368 Shady LnEl Cajon, CA 92021

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Villa Capri Apartment 1 Month Free

233 Shady LnEl Cajon, CA 92021

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The Arches Apartments

301 Shady LnEl Cajon, CA 92021

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greentree Apartments

182 Orlando StEl Cajon, CA 92021

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Lexington Green

1415 E Lexington AveEl Cajon, CA 92019

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Villas of Washington

1121 E Washington AveEl Cajon, CA 92019

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Henry Square- Luxury Townhomes

1397 E Washington AveEl Cajon, CA 92019

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Lexington Gardens

1371 E Lexington AveEl Cajon, CA 92019

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Melody Lane Apartments

1360 Melody LnEl Cajon, CA 92019

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Villa Rimini

725 Washington Heights RdEl Cajon, CA 92019

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Parkside Apartments

277 N 1st StEl Cajon, CA 92021

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1 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Apartments

1571-1581 E Washington AveEl Cajon, CA 92019

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Northwinds Apartments

340 Orlando StEl Cajon, CA 92021

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El Conquistador Apartments

257 Jamacha RdEl Cajon, CA 92019

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Cobblestone Park Apartments

1535 Granite Hills DrEl Cajon, CA 92019

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Lexington Terrace

1146 E Lexington AveEl Cajon, CA 92019

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East Winds Apartments

1509 Granite Hills DrEl Cajon, CA 92019

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Studio Apartments

San Mateo Apartments

133-177 Orlando StEl Cajon, CA 92021

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2 Bedroom Apartments

1365 Kristie Ln

1365 Kristie LnEl Cajon, CA 92019

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Studio Apartments

Lexington Pines Apartments

1160 E Lexington AveSan Diego, CA 92019

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La Alameda, El Cajon, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in La Alameda?

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
La Alameda 1 Bedroom Apartments	$2,007	$1,525	$3,708
La Alameda 2 Bedroom Apartments	$2,121	$1,900	$2,200
La Alameda 3 Bedroom Apartments	$4,174	$2,495	$8,128
La Alameda 4 Bedroom Apartments	$8,746	$8,746	$8,746

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Cheapest Available La Alameda Apartments for Rent

The cheapest available apartment rental in the La Alameda area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at La Quinta Apartment priced from $1,525. Anniversary Apartments *First Month Free* has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable La Alameda apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment Listing	Model Name	Bed/Bath	Priced From
La Quinta Apartment	1 Bed 1 Bath	1BR,1BA	$1,525
Anniversary Apartments First Month Free	One Bedroom	1BR,1BA	$1,695
Ranchouse Apartments First Month Free	One Bedroom	1BR,1BA	$1,695
Terre at Madison	Linden	1BR,1BA	$1,715
Jamacha Apartments	Bright and Cheery Two Bedroom	2BR,1BA	$1,900
480 Jamacha Rd	Unit 10	2BR,2BA	$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Alameda, CA

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Alameda area is the $2.73 price per square foot Unit 10 Model at 480 Jamacha Rd in the in the El Cajon neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value La Alameda apartment is the Bright and Cheery Two Bedroom Model at Jamacha Apartments starting at $1,900 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the El Cajon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Alameda apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment Listing	Model Name	Bed/Bath	Price Per Sq.Ft.
480 Jamacha Rd	Unit 10	2BR,2BA	$2.73
Jamacha Apartments	Bright and Cheery Two Bedroom	2BR,1BA	$2.24
Anniversary Apartments First Month Free	One Bedroom	1BR,1BA	$2.42
1671 Lisbon Ln, Unit A	1671 Lisbon Ln	1BR,1BA	$3.38
Terre at Madison	Linden	1BR,1BA	$2.86
La Quinta Apartment	1 Bed 1 Bath	1BR,1BA	$3.39

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Alameda Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom La Alameda Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom La Alameda Apartment is $1,525 at La Quinta Apartment.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom La Alameda Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in La Alameda is starting from $2,093 at Terre at Madison.

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