Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho San Diego Neighborhood of El Cajon, CA from $900 (30 Rentals)

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Park Pointe
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$2,499 - $6,469
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Park Pointe

2450 Hilton Head PlEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Merritt Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Merritt Manor

964-980 Merritt DrEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Magnolia Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Apartments

732 Magnolia AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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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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Trinity Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Trinity Apartments

800 E Chase AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Village Green 92
2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Green 92

743 S Magnolia AveEl Cajon, CA 92020

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Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rancho San Diego Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rancho San Diego area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at La Quinta Apartment priced from $1,525. Mollison Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Rancho San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Quinta Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,525
Mollison Villas2/1 Downstairs2BR,1BA$1,995
The Courtyards2/12BR,1BA$2,095
Mollison Garden Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2,095
683 S Lincoln2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2,300
Village Green 922Bed,1Bath2BR,1BA$2,325
Rancho Hillside Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$2,368
Villa ToscanaVilla Florentine (1BD/1BA)1BR,1BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho San Diego, CA

As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho San Diego area is the $3.07 price per square foot Townhome Model at Woodbridge Mount Helix in the in the Rancho San Diego neighborhood starting from $3,685. The second greatest value Rancho San Diego apartment is the 2/1 Model at The Courtyards starting at $2,095 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Rancho San Diego neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho San Diego apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodbridge Mount HelixTownhome3BR,2.5BA$3.07
The Courtyards2/12BR,1BA$2.33
Mollison Villas2/1 Downstairs2BR,1BA$2.28
Villa ToscanaVilla Florentine (1BD/1BA)1BR,1BA$2.83
Village Green 922Bed,1Bath2BR,1BA$2.74
Mollison Garden Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.46
683 S Lincoln2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.88
1010 S Magnolia Ave, Unit 11010 S Magnolia Ave2BR,1BA$2.49
Rancho Hillside Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$3.34
649 Crest Dr, Unit Guest House649 Crest Dr1BR,1BA$3.00

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, and the greater San Diego area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rancho San Diego Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho San Diego Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho San Diego Apartment is $1,525 at La Quinta Apartment.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rancho San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rancho San Diego is starting from $1,995 at Mollison Villas.

What is the most affordable Rancho San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rancho San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Pointe and starts from $3,055.

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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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