Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Alameda Neighborhood of El Cajon, CA from $1,200 (10 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. Jamacha Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. 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
Jamacha ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,700
Ranchouse Apartments *$500 Off*One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Alameda, CA

As of January 10, 2026 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 - Where Modern Comfort Meets Neighborhood Charm starting at $2,495 with a $3.10 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
253 Orlando St2 Bedroom and 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$2.38
Henry Square - Where Modern Comfort Meets Neighborhood Charm2 bd 1 bath 806sqft2BR,1BA$3.10
Casa Tierra ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.38
Anniversary ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.61
ALTASummit1BR,1BA$2.78
Villa Capri Apartment *$500 Off*One Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.76
Jamacha ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.74
Terre at MadisonLinden1BR,1BA$3.05
La Quinta Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
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 $2,037 at ALTA.

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