Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Rancho San Diego Neighborhood of El Cajon, CA (32 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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$2,413 - $6,647
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Park Pointe

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

$4,500

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$4,500

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$4,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

1732 Sea Pines Rd

El CajonCA92019
property at 2149 Merlyn Pl

$4,800

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$4,800

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$4,800

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

2149 Merlyn Pl

El CajonCA92019
property at 2003 Pierce Ct

$12,000

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$12,000

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$12,000

4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home for Rent

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2003 Pierce Ct

El CajonCA92019
property at 5048 Bluff Pl

$10,693

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$10,693

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 4

5048 Bluff Pl

El CajonCA92020

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property at 1676 Raynell Way

$9,251

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$9,251

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

1676 Raynell Way

El CajonCA92019
property at 2003 Pierce Ct

$14,326

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$14,326

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4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home for Rent

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2003 Pierce Ct

El CajonCA92019
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Magnolia Apartments
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Magnolia Apartments

732 Magnolia AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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East Winds Apartments
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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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Leslie Gardens
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Leslie Gardens

920 Leslie RdEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Magnolia Gardens
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Magnolia Gardens

788 S Magnolia AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Willows
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Willows

930-938 S Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92020

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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 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 2 Beds unit at Mollison Garden 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
Mollison Garden Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$2,095
Rancho Hillside Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath A$2,276
683 S Lincoln2BR/2.0BA$2,300
Camden Park Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (A)$2,300
Villa ToscanaVilla Florentine (1BD/1BA)$2,412
Park PointeOne Bedroom Renovated$2,413
Montebello Villas2/2- Full Remodel$2,595
Henry Square- Luxury Townhomes2 bd 1.5 ba Townhomes$2,595
Woodbridge Mount Helix - $1200 Move In Bonus!Two 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.

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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 $5,537.

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 2,497 square feet unit starting from $14,326 at 2003 Pierce Ct.

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 1,169 sq ft.

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