Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA (1,205 Rentals) Page 3 of 25

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property at 1237 Lyons Ln
$2,290
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1237 Lyons Ln

El CajonCA92021
property at 1013 S Sunshine Ave
$2,300 - $2,500
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1013 S Sunshine Ave

El CajonCA92020
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property at 1254 Sumner Ave
$2,195

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1254 Sumner Ave, Unit A

1254 Sumner Ave
El CajonCA92021
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318 W Cypress Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

318 W Cypress Ave

318 W Cypress AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Ridgestone
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgestone

524 E Lexington AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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345-379 Cedar St
1 Bedroom Apartments

345-379 Cedar St

345-379 Cedar StEl Cajon, CA 92021
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1374 N Cuyamaca St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1374 N Cuyamaca St

1374 N Cuyamaca StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Pinewood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinewood Apartments

241-273 Wisconsin AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Mollison El Dorado
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mollison El Dorado

390 S Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Alder Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alder Woods

1423 GravesEl Cajon, CA 92021
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The Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pines

1045 Peach AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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532 N 1st St
2 Bedroom Apartments

532 N 1st St

532 N 1st StEl Cajon, CA 92021
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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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