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15504 Hawley Pl
15504 Hawley PlEl Cajon, CA 92021
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1169 E Lexington Ave
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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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547 Hart Dr, Unit 12
547 Hart Dr
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1956 Avocado Ranch Rd
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869 Van Horn Rd
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1700 Circo del Cielo Dr
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991 N Mollison Ave, Unit 03
991 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
8120 Melrose Ln
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$7,153
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321 W Park Ave, Unit SI ID1475274P
321 W Park AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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530 Graves Ave
530 Graves AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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840-840 S Orange Ave
840-840 S Orange AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
425 Millar Ave, Unit A
425 Millar Ave
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1031 Leslie Rd
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469 Taft Ave
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477 Taft Ave
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198 Highline Trail
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335 Claydelle Ave
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1440 Oakdale Ave
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396-396 Millar Ave
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995 N Mollison Ave
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314 Shady Ln
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633 S Johnson Ave
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580-608 Emerald Ave
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130 E Washington Ave
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1490 Naranca Ave
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801 S Orange Ave
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169 E Main St
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605-609 Prescott Ave
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589 N Johnson Ave
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$6,264
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910 S Lincoln Ave, Unit SI ID1496399P
910 S Lincoln AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
10610 Quail Canyon Rd
El CajonCA92021
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$3,832
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1078 Cosmo Ave, Unit SI ID1506191P
1078 Cosmo AveEl Cajon, CA 92019
567 Chambers St
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344 Compton St
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843 Valley Village Dr
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12191 Cuyamaca College Dr E
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11380 Via Rancho San Diego
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12190 Cuyamaca College Dr E
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15420 Olde Hwy 80
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15504 Hawley Pl
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297 S Mollison Ave
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285 S Mollison Ave
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1160 E Lexington Ave
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800 N Mollison Ave
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1135 E Lexington Ave
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1780 Jaime Lynn Ln
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745 E Bradley Ave
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1386 E Madison Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Cajon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cajon Studio Apartments | $1,765 | $1,395 | $2,121 |
| El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,216 | $1,450 | $6,264 |
| El Cajon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,665 | $1,835 | $7,153 |
| El Cajon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,637 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
| El Cajon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,693 | $4,523 | $8,192 |
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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 | $2,715 | $1,995 | $4,100 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $3,660 | $2,395 | $5,200 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $4,709 | $3,650 | $8,200 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $5,450 | $5,400 | $5,500 |
| 6 Bedroom Homes | $6,450 | $6,450 | $6,450 |
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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, September 29, 2026, there are currently 1,205 available El Cajon apartments priced from $1,395 to $12,476, with an average monthly rent of $2,491.
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 5,226 listings, Burlingame with 4,199 listings, and North Park with 2,685 listings.
How much are Studio apartments in El Cajon?
There are currently 332 Studio Apartments in El Cajon with rent ranges from $1,395 to $2,121 with an average price of $1,765.
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 $1,450 to $6,264 with an average monthly rent of $2,216.
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 $1,835 to $7,153. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,665.
How expensive are El Cajon Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 224 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in El Cajon on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,495 to $12,476 - averaging $3,637 for the location.
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