Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Rancho San Diego Neighborhood of El Cajon, CA (33 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in the Rancho San Diego area of El Cajon that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Park Pointe
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$2,345 - $6,898
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Park Pointe

2450 Hilton Head PlEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Villa Toscana
$2,269 - $2,915Pet FriendlyDogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Fee $40-$70/mo
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Villa Toscana

1451 Brabham StEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Camden Park
Contact Us For PricingPet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pets are welcome upon approval. There is a limit of 2 pets per household, a weight limit of 30 pounds per pet when fully grown, and a required pet rent of $30.00 per pet per month. Breed restrictions apply – please contact our friendly leasing team for details. - 30 lbs. Weight Limit
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Camden Park

525 Camden AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Mollison Garden Apartments
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$2,095Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $500.00
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Mollison Garden Apartments

863 S Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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683 S Lincoln
$2,650Pet FriendlyDogs Allowed
50 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $400.00
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683 S Lincoln

685 S Lincoln AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Henry Square- 2 Bed Luxury Townhomes
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$2,545 - $2,595Pet FriendlyCats, Dogs and Other Pets Allowed
Pet interview - Spayed/Neutered
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Henry Square- 2 Bed Luxury Townhomes

1397 E Washington AveEl Cajon, CA 92019
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La Quinta Apartment
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$1,525Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
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La Quinta Apartment

1515 E Washington AveEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Rancho Hillside Apartments
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$2,375 - $2,779Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
Pets Welcome Upon Approval. Breed restrictions apply. Limit of 1 pet per home. Maximum adult weight is 45 pounds. Pet deposit is $500 per pet. Monthly pet rent of $45 for cats, and $45 for dogs will be charged per pet. - 45 Lb Weight Limit
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Rancho Hillside Apartments

12367 Calle AlbaraEl Cajon, CA 92019
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669 Dorothy St, Unit #4
$2,650
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$0 Monthly Pet Rent - $0 Fee
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669 Dorothy St, Unit #4

669 Dorothy StEl Cajon, CA 92019
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$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1287 White Oak Ct

El CajonCA92020
property at 1031 Leslie Rd

$2,795

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Rentals

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1031 Leslie Rd
El CajonCA92020

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property at 1078 Cosmo Ave

$3,588

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Feb 28, 2027

1078 Cosmo Ave

El CajonCA92019
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Magnolia Apartments
Pet FriendlyBirds, Cats, Dogs, Fish, Reptile and Other Pets Allowed
1 Pet Limit - 1 lbs. Weight Limit
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Magnolia Apartments

732 Magnolia AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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East Winds Apartments
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $350.00 - 20 lbs. Weight Limit
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East Winds Apartments

1509 Granite Hills DrEl Cajon, CA 92019
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855 Portland St
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855 Portland St

855 Portland StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Willows
Pet FriendlyReptile, Cats, Birds, Dogs, Fish and Other Pets Allowed
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Willows

930-938 S Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Holiday Apartments
Pet FriendlyBirds, Cats and Fish Allowed
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Holiday Apartments

110 W Renette AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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VILLA PATRICIA APARTMENTS
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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VILLA PATRICIA APARTMENTS

632-640 S First StEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Magnolia Gardens
Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
Pet Deposit $200.00
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Magnolia Gardens

788 S Magnolia AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Leslie Gardens
Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $200.00
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Leslie Gardens

920 Leslie RdEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Woodbridge Mount Helix
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$2,800 - $3,685Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Please call for additional details.
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Woodbridge Mount Helix

10874-10910 Calle VerdeLa Mesa, CA 91941
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Most Pet Friendly Rancho San Diego Apartments for Rent

The apartment community in the Rancho San Diego area of San Diego, CA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Villa Toscana with prices starting from $2,305 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Henry Square- 2 Bed Luxury Townhomes scores the second highest with a 3.8 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $2,545. Here are the most Pet Friendly Rancho San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Villa Toscana4/4Rancho San Diego$2,305
Henry Square- 2 Bed Luxury Townhomes3.8/4El Cajon$2,545
683 S Lincoln3.2/4El Cajon$2,650
Rancho Hillside Apartments3/4Rancho San Diego$2,375

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Rancho San Diego

The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Rancho San Diego of Rancho San Diego is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at La Quinta Apartment, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $1,525. The second cheapest Rancho San Diego Pet Friendly apartment is the 2/1 2 Beds unit at Courtyards Apartments! starting at $2,095. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Rancho San Diego apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
La Quinta Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath$1,525
Courtyards Apartments!2/1$2,095
Mollison Garden Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$2,095
Villa ToscanaVilla Florentine (1BD/1BA, W&D)$2,305
Park PointeOne Bedroom Renovated$2,343
Rancho Hillside Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath A$2,375
Henry Square- 2 Bed Luxury Townhomes2 bd 1.5 ba Townhomes$2,545
683 S Lincoln2BR/2.0BA$2,650
Woodbridge Mount HelixTwo Bedroom One Bathroom$2,800

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have young ones? this submarket is now ranked as a favorite residential neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, pet amenities, playgrounds, trails and recreation, and more.

Outdoors Rating

Love nice outdoor spaces? this neighborhood has emerged as providing fantastic access to parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Pet Friendly Rating

Have dogs or cats? This part of El Cajon has a reputation as one of our preferred neighborhoods for dog and cat owners, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Rancho San Diego Apartments

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Rancho San Diego Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Rancho San Diego is $2,783.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Rancho San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Rancho San Diego is a 1,200 square feet unit starting from $2,800 at Woodbridge Mount Helix.

What is the average size for Rancho San Diego Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Rancho San Diego is currently at 781 sq ft.

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