Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Alameda Neighborhood of El Cajon, CA from $1,200 (9 Rentals)

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Villa Rimini
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Rimini

725 Washington Heights RdEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Villas of Washington
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas of Washington

1121 E Washington AveEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Evergreen Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Gardens

291 Jamacha RdEl Cajon, CA 92019
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La Alameda, El Cajon, CA Local Guide

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. Vista Bella Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable La Alameda apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Quinta Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,525
Vista Bella Apartment Homes1/1 Fortuna1BR,1BA$1,595
Orlando Woods ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,620

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Alameda, CA

As of November 24, 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 2/2 Balcony Model at Shady Terrace starting at $2,045 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Granite Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Alameda apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
253 Orlando St2 Bedroom and 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$2.38
Shady Terrace2/2 Balcony2BR,2BA$2.10
Henry Square - Where Modern Comfort Meets Neighborhood Charm2 bd 1.5 ba Townhomes2BR,1.5BA$2.88
Villa Capri Apartment *$500 Off*Two Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$2.66
Anniversary ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.61
ALTASummit1BR,1BA$2.88
Vista Bella Apartment Homes1/1 Fortuna1BR,1BA$2.55
Terre at MadisonLinden1BR,1BA$3.01
La Quinta Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.39

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La Alameda, El Cajon, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including La Alameda, El Cajon, and the greater San Diego area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $2,045 at Shady Terrace.

What is the most affordable La Alameda Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap La Alameda Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ranchouse Apartments *$500 Off* and starts from $2,695.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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