581 Brighthaven Ave
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210 Chambers St, Unit 12
210 Chambers St
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12022 Calle De Montana, Unit #289
12022 Calle De Montana
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978 E Main St, Unit F
978 E Main St
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11402 Via Rancho San Diego, Unit 3
11402 Via Rancho San Diego
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602 E Chase Ave
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8932 Gateway View Ct
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335 Claydelle Ave, Unit B
335 Claydelle AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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910 S Lincoln Ave, Unit SI ID1496399P
910 S Lincoln AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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$3,588
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1078 Cosmo Ave, Unit SI ID1506191P
1078 Cosmo AveEl Cajon, CA 92019
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8120 Melrose Ln, Unit SI ID1499145P
8120 Melrose LnEl Cajon, CA 92021
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$7,244
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606 S Sunshine Ave, Unit SI ID1465022P
606 S Sunshine AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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1676 Raynell Way, Unit SI ID1465005P
1676 Raynell WayEl Cajon, CA 92019
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2003 Pierce Ct, Unit SI ID1465018P
2003 Pierce CtEl Cajon, CA 92019
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840-840 S Orange Ave
840-840 S Orange AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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530 Graves Ave
530 Graves AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
571 Tilling Way
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1074 Sumner Pl
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198 Highline Trail
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132 E Washington Ave
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605-609 Prescott Ave
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325 Roanoke Rd
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396-396 Millar Ave
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567 Chambers St
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344 Compton St
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1130 Sumner Ave
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1440 Oakdale Ave
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719 Mahogany Dr
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340 N 1st St
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589 N Johnson Ave
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10610 Quail Canyon Rd
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843 Valley Village Dr
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321 W Park Ave
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1219 Denver Ln
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15420 Olde Hwy 80
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3450 Rancho Diego Cir
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1730 Vista Del Valle Blvd
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297 S Mollison Ave
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285 S Mollison Ave
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279 S Mollison Ave
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540 Oakdale Ln
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974 Merritt Dr
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1135 E Lexington Ave
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792 Avocado Ave
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505 E Madison Ave
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514 Shady Ln
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390 N 1st St
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331 Stone Edge Ct
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1013 S Sunshine Ave
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11511 Fury Ln
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El Cajon, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Cajon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cajon Studio Apartments | $1,767 | $1,395 | $2,225 |
| El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,247 | $1,350 | $4,964 |
| El Cajon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,667 | $1,900 | $6,993 |
| El Cajon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,458 | $2,473 | $10,000+ |
| El Cajon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,383 | $5,828 | $10,000+ |
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How much does it cost to rent a home in El Cajon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,558 | $1,995 | $3,500 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $3,686 | $2,695 | $4,650 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $4,898 | $3,650 | $9,500 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $5,950 | $5,900 | $6,000 |
| 6 Bedroom Homes | $7,950 | $7,950 | $7,950 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about El Cajon
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in El Cajon, CA?
As of today, August 14, 2026, there are currently 1,174 available El Cajon apartments priced from $1,350 to $11,477, with an average monthly rent of $2,503.
What El Cajon neighborhoods have the most available apartments?
There are 7 neighborhoods in the El Cajon area with available listings as of today. The three neighborhoods with the most options are Balboa Park with 5,223 listings, Burlingame with 4,200 listings, and North Park with 2,708 listings.
How much are Studio apartments in El Cajon?
There are currently 340 Studio Apartments in El Cajon with rent ranges from $1,395 to $2,225 with an average price of $1,767.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom El Cajon Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in El Cajon ranges from $1,350 to $4,964 with an average monthly rent of $2,247.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in El Cajon cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in El Cajon range from $1,900 to $6,993. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,667.
How expensive are El Cajon Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 226 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in El Cajon on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,473 to $11,477 - averaging $3,458 for the location.
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