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property at 8731 Graves Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8731 Graves Ave, Unit 29

8731 Graves Ave
SanteeCA92071
property at 9412 Pike Rd

$3,500

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$3,500

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$3,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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9412 Pike Rd

SanteeCA92071
property at 80 Via Sovana

$3,699

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$3,699

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4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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80 Via Sovana

SanteeCA92071
property at 80 Via Sovana

$3,699

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$3,699

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3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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80 Via Sovana

SanteeCA92071
property at 10913 Sunray Pl

$2,395

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$2,395

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 5

10913 Sunray Pl

La MesaCA91941
property at 8781 Blue Boy Ln

$4,176

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$4,176

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 31

8781 Blue Boy Ln

SanteeCA92071

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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