
Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA (1,205 Rentals) Page 4 of 25


360 Millar Ave

Tierra Del Norte

Magnolia Apartments

434 Avocado Ave

Parkway Club

Lincoln Greens

Chase Cottages

567

MILLAR AVE 390-396

Renette New

Magnolia

966 Sunshine_Bb

480 Jamacha Rd

CHASE AVENUE EAST 960

FRITZ - 286 Chambers Street

Vintage

691 Graves Ave

1279 E Madison Ave

1226-1248 Cuyamaca St

482 Claydelle Ave

1010-1014 Madison Ave

805 3rd St

374 Compton St

227 Sunshine Ave

419 S Johnson Ave

1349 E Main St

621-637 Grape St

1182 Sumner Ave

Mollison Villas

761 S Orange Ave

1016 Greenfield Dr

Acapulco Palms

811-829 S Anza St

Prescott Court

1016-1024 Leslie Rd

1154 Lexington Ave

1318-1322 Five D Dr

682 E Main St

Avenida Mollison

528 Emerald Ave

878 E Chase Ave

1006 E Madison Ave

448 Richfield Ave

1236 Persimmon Ave

1267 Greenfield Dr

1028 Leslie Rd

465-469 E Bradley Ave

1165 Decker St

321-331 Roanoke Rd
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 | $1,765 | $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 |
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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