
Apartments for Rent in the East San Diego/El Cajon Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (71 Rentals)


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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East San Diego/El Cajon?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East San Diego/El Cajon Studio Apartments | $1,415 | $1,395 | $1,445 |
East San Diego/El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,488 | $2,186 | $2,911 |
East San Diego/El Cajon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,889 | $2,436 | $3,536 |
East San Diego/El Cajon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,131 | $2,897 | $3,365 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast San Diego/El Cajon, San Diego, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East San Diego/El Cajon, San Diego, CA
Northmont Elementary
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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 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 $2,186 to $2,911 with an average monthly rent of $2,488.
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 $2,436 to $3,536. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,889.
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