Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 92020 ZIP Code of El Cajon, CA from $300 (23 Rentals)

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Merritt Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Merritt Manor

964-980 Merritt DrEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Cypress Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Park

348 W Cypress AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Magnolia Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Apartments

732 Magnolia AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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434 Avocado Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

434 Avocado Ave

434 Avocado AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Rockford Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rockford Gardens

181 Ballantyne StEl Cajon, CA 92020

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Lexington Palms
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lexington Palms

528-570 W Lexington AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Pacifica Sunrise
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pacifica Sunrise

921 S Sunshine AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Roanoke
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roanoke

174 Roanoke RdEl Cajon, CA 92020
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1141 Persimmon Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1141 Persimmon Ave

1141 Persimmon AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
Senior Living
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Tierra Del Norte
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tierra Del Norte

984 Peach AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Greenfield Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Greenfield Apartments

569 Greenfield DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Parkway Club
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Club

316 Hart DrEl Cajon, CA 92021

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Easter Manor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Easter Manor Apartments

1113 Greenfield DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap the 92020 ZIP Code Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in 92020?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in 92020 is at Odyssey Apartments listed at $996.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom 92020 Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom 92020 Apartment is $929 at Felician Villa I - Senior 55+.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom 92020 Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in 92020 is starting from $1,104 at Felician Villa I - Senior 55+.

What is the most affordable 92020 Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap 92020 Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Odyssey Apartments and starts from $1,643.

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