
Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA (1,205 Rentals) Page 6 of 25


408 Emerald Ave

429 Hart Dr

Filbert Apartments

El Capitan

294-308 W Park Ave

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

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

1286 N Mollison Ave

751 E Bradley Ave

776-784 S Anza St

910 S Magnolia Ave

752-776 E Chase Ave

1188 Cuyamaca St

Maple Park Villas

1176-1180 Sumner Ave

Ben Franklin Colonial

611 Emerald Ave

512 N 1st St

978 Peach Ave

Crown Trailer Park

Mollison Terrace

319 Chambers St

554 E Lexington

264-272 Chambers St

Orlando Apartments

Monte Verde Villa's

521 E Lexington Ave

The Pines

1009 N 2nd St

964 Leslie Rd

906 S Sunshine Ave

267 S Mollison 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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