Apartments for Rent in the Rancho San Diego Neighborhood of El Cajon, CA (178 Rentals)

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Park Pointe
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$2,281 - $6,651
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Park Pointe

2450 Hilton Head PlEl Cajon, CA 92019
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property at 1732 Sea Pines Rd

$1,750

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$1,750
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1732 Sea Pines Rd

El CajonCA92019
property at 11402 Via Rancho San Diego

$3,500

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$3,500
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 22

11402 Via Rancho San Diego, Unit 3

11402 Via Rancho San Diego
El CajonCA92019
property at 719 Mahogany Dr

$8,128

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$8,128
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 4

719 Mahogany Dr

El CajonCA92019
property at 910 S Lincoln Ave

$4,964

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$4,964
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jan 26, 2027

910 S Lincoln Ave

El CajonCA92020

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property at 1676 Raynell Way

$8,963

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 30

1676 Raynell Way

El CajonCA92019
property at 2003 Pierce Ct

$11,981

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$11,981
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4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

2003 Pierce Ct

El CajonCA92019

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Fieldstone Tristan
Studio Apartments

Fieldstone Tristan

11376 Via Rancho San DiegoEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Kings Mark
Studio Apartments

Kings Mark

873-911 Jamacha RdEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Villa Monte Vina
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Monte Vina

12190-12191 E Cuyamaca College Dr DrEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Casa Verde
2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Verde

1509 E Washington AveEl Cajon, CA 92019
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1331 Windmill Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1331 Windmill Rd

1331 Windmill RdEl Cajon, CA 92019

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for San Diego, California. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

A family-friendly apartment community may be just the ticket if you have young ones when you rent. Rancho San Diego has come to be a top section of town for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, and access to the finest schools.

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We think living with nice outdoor spaces is very important. This area is known as providing really good access to the great outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rancho San Diego

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Rancho San Diego area of El Cajon, CA?

As of today, August 03, 2026, there are currently 178 available Rancho San Diego apartments priced from $1,525 to $12,123, with an average monthly rent of $2,709.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Rancho San Diego Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Rancho San Diego ranges from $1,525 to $4,964 with an average monthly rent of $2,454.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Rancho San Diego cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Rancho San Diego range from $1,995 to $6,533. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,708.

How expensive are Rancho San Diego Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 31 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Rancho San Diego on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,132 to $8,128 - averaging $3,809 for the location.

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