
Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA (1,205 Rentals) Page 5 of 25


222 Lincoln Ave

267-269 E Camden Ave

653 Avocado Ave

1025 S Magnolia Ave

340 Avocado Ave

336 Claydelle Ave

212 S 2nd St

The Swallows

Lexington Manor Apartments

998 S Mollison Ave

620 Lemon Ave

236 Taft Ave

200 S Orange Ave

320 Avocado Ave

980 E Chase Ave

Casa Verde

Leyla Apartments

1491 Peach Ave

Valley Garden

994 Leslie Rd

1022 Broadway

656 Ballard St

608 Grape St

The Willows

336 Front St

310 Linda Way

Sumner Apartment Homes

434 Richfield Ave

1160 E Washington Ave

275-299 S Mollison Ave

244 Shady Ln

Emerald Estates

1017-1019 Greenfield Dr

679 Lemon Ave

435 Richfield Ave

423-425 Millar Ave

411 S Emerald Ave

Chambers Street Apartments

1179 E Madison Ave

1423 Peach Ave

Fieldstone Tristan

912-930 Jamacha Rd

1025 Estes St

11418 Via Rancho San Diego

1000 Leslie Rd

378 W Madison Ave

805 S Orange Ave

1302 N Cuyamaca St

1181-1193 Sumner Ave
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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