
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Alameda Neighborhood of El Cajon, CA from $1,200 (7 Rentals)
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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 |
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La Alameda Studio Apartments | $1,445 | $1,395 | $1,495 |
La Alameda 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,744 | $1,200 | $2,075 |
La Alameda 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,319 | $1,900 | $2,695 |
La Alameda 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,056 | $2,495 | $4,397 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the La Alameda Neighborhood of El Cajon, CA.
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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. Jamacha Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable La Alameda apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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La Quinta Apartment | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
Jamacha Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Greentree Apartments | 1/1 Down | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Alameda, CA
As of October 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Alameda area is the $2.38 price per square foot 2 Bedroom and 2.5 Bath Model at 253 Orlando St in the in the Granite Hills neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value La Alameda apartment is the 2 bd 1 bath 806sqft Model at Henry Square starting at $2,395 with a $2.97 price per square foot in the Rancho San Diego 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. |
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253 Orlando St | 2 Bedroom and 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.38 |
Henry Square | 2 bd 1 bath 806sqft | 2BR,1BA | $2.97 |
Greentree Apartments | 1/1 Down | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
Anniversary Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
ALTA | Summit | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
Jamacha Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
Terre at Madison | Linden | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
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 $2,063 at Terre at Madison.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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