Apartments for Rent in the East San Diego/El Cajon Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (73 Rentals)

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5636 Amaya DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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5679 Amaya Dr

La MesaCA91942

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360 Millar Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

360 Millar Ave

360 Millar AveEl Cajon, CA 92020

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1031 Dennstedt Ct
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1031 Dennstedt Ct

1031 Dennstedt CtEl Cajon, CA 92020
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La Mesa Duplex
2 Bedroom Apartments

La Mesa Duplex

6030 Nancy DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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5900 Severin Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5900 Severin Dr

5900 Severin DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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1011 El Cajon Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1011 El Cajon Blvd

1011 El Cajon BlvdEl Cajon, CA 92020

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1105 Chase Ave
Studio Apartments

1105 Chase Ave

1105 Chase AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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336 Front St
2 Bedroom Apartments

336 Front St

336 Front StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Vista Del Sol
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Del Sol

1280 W Main StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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588 Millar Ave
Studio Apartments

588 Millar Ave

588 Millar AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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552 Millar Ave
Studio Apartments

552 Millar Ave

552 Millar AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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390 Millar Ave
Studio Apartments

390 Millar Ave

390 Millar AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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The Boulevard
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Boulevard

638 El Cajon BlvdEl Cajon, CA 92020
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378 Millar Ave
Studio Apartments

378 Millar Ave

378 Millar AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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620 Lemon Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

620 Lemon Ave

620 Lemon AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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576 Richfield Ave
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

576 Richfield Ave

576 Richfield AveEl Cajon, CA 92020

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572 Richfield Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

572 Richfield Ave

572 Richfield AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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560 Richfield Ave
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

560 Richfield Ave

560 Richfield AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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381 Millar Ave
Studio Apartments

381 Millar Ave

381 Millar AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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679 Lemon Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

679 Lemon Ave

679 Lemon AveEl Cajon, CA 92020

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East San Diego/El Cajon, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a family with younger kids? this residential neighborhood is a leading part of town for families, with a score of 2.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and having the best-rated education opportunities available.

Outdoors Rating

Are you somebody that needs to live with access to the great outdoors? East San Diego/El Cajon has come to be providing favorable access to parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 2.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

East San Diego/El Cajon is amongst the finest luxury submarkets in town, with a score of 2.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, proximity to great shopping areas, views, access to parks, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include wood-burning fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

This area has a reputation as one of our preferred communities for renting with pets, with a score of 2.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about East San Diego/El Cajon

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the East San Diego/El Cajon area of San Diego, CA?

As of today, August 23, 2026, there are currently 73 available East San Diego/El Cajon apartments priced from $1,395 to $3,800, with an average monthly rent of $2,721.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom East San Diego/El Cajon Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in East San Diego/El Cajon ranges from $1,995 to $3,460 with an average monthly rent of $2,456.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in East San Diego/El Cajon cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in East San Diego/El Cajon range from $1,900 to $3,800. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,861.

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