Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 92021 ZIP Code of El Cajon, CA from $300 (18 Rentals)

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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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Key Largo Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Key Largo Apartments

380 N Mollison AveEl 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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Cajon Senior Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cajon Senior Villas

1219 Persimmon AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap the 92021 ZIP Code Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in 92021?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in 92021 is at Sierra Oaks listed at $2,228.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom 92021 Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom 92021 Apartment is $895 at 617 W Santa Fe Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom 92021 Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in 92021 is starting from $1,600 at Willowbrook Apartments.

What is the most affordable 92021 Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap 92021 Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Castle Vista Senior Duplex Community and starts from $1,705.

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