Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Alameda Neighborhood of El Cajon, CA from $1,200 (8 Rentals)

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Villas of Washington
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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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 Royal Oakdale Apartments priced from $1,525. La Quinta Apartment has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here are the most affordable La Alameda apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Royal Oakdale ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,525
La Quinta Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,625
The Greentree Apartmentsdownstairs1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Alameda, CA

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Alameda area is the $2.85 price per square foot Ridge Model at ALTA in the in the Granite Hills neighborhood starting from $2,352. The second greatest value La Alameda apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Casa Tierra Apartments starting at $1,725 with a $2.38 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.
ALTARidge2BR,1BA$2.85
Casa Tierra ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.38
The Greentree Apartmentsdownstairs1BR,1BA$2.42
Anniversary ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.61
Villa Capri Apartment *$500 Off*One Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.76
Terre at SandalwoodLavendar1BR,1BA$2.88
Terre at CopleyBreeze1BR,1BA$2.75
Terre at MadisonLinden1BR,1BA$2.90
La Quinta Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.61
Royal Oakdale ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.81

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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 Royal Oakdale Apartments.

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 $2,195 at Ranchouse Apartments *$500 Off*.

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 $2,895.

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