
Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA (1,174 Rentals) Page 6 of 24


435 Richfield Ave

423-425 Millar Ave

411 S Emerald Ave

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

619 S Johnson Ave

Villa Monte Vina

Ponderosa

619-623 S Emerald Ave

1023-1039 S Mollison Ave

1252-1256 Marline Ave

Shady Lane Apartments

788-792 N Mollison Ave

538 Johnson Ave

1030-1040 S Anza St

Safari Mobile Lodge

762-776 Scranton St

535 N 1st St

1215-1231 Greenfield Dr

716 S 2nd St

1242 Persimmon Ave

Hiawatha Apartments

779 N Mollison Ave

858 S Orange Ave

Filbert Apartments

El Capitan

294-308 W Park Ave

390 Millar Ave

1181-1193 Sumner Ave

Montery Mobile Home Park

408 Emerald Ave

429 Hart Dr

1279 E Madison Ave

Palm Court

1490 Naranca Ave

The Pines Family Complex

302 S Johnson Ave

1226-1248 Cuyamaca St

482 Claydelle Ave

1010-1014 Madison Ave

805 3rd St
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 | $1,767 | $1,395 | $2,225 |
| El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,247 | $1,350 | $4,964 |
| El Cajon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,667 | $1,900 | $6,993 |
| El Cajon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,458 | $2,473 | $10,000+ |
| El Cajon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,383 | $5,828 | $10,000+ |
How much does it cost to rent a home in El Cajon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,558 | $1,995 | $3,500 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $3,686 | $2,695 | $4,650 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $4,898 | $3,650 | $9,500 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $5,950 | $5,900 | $6,000 |
| 6 Bedroom Homes | $7,950 | $7,950 | $7,950 |
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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, August 15, 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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