
Apartments for Rent in the East San Diego/El Cajon Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (77 Rentals)


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eaves La Mesa

Vista Palms

9175 Campina Dr, Unit #12

336 Travelodge Dr

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5679 Amaya Dr, Unit SI FL1-ID1120A
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336 S Travelodge Dr

5679 Amaya Dr

6150-6152 Horton Dr

6081 Horton Dr

9175 Campina Dr

166 Cottonpatch Way

9451 Fuerte Dr

6180 Veemac Ave

9257 Virginian Ln

1058 Benjamin Pl
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440-46 Millar Ave

405 Witherspoon Way

Grossmont Terrace

360 Millar Ave

1033-1039 Dennstedt Pl

1031 Dennstedt Ct

Grossmont Village

Grossmont Village

La Mesa Duplex

5900 Severin Dr
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6197-99 Horton Dr

6106-08 Horton Dr

1011 El Cajon Blvd

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1105 Chase Ave

Vista Del Sol

336 Front St

588 Millar Ave

552 Millar Ave

620 Lemon Ave
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378 Millar Ave

The Boulevard

390 Millar Ave

423-425 Millar Ave

572 Richfield Ave

576 Richfield Ave

448 Richfield Ave

550-558 Richfield Ave

393-397 Millar Ave

434 Richfield Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East San Diego/El Cajon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East San Diego/El Cajon Studio Apartments | $1,395 | $1,395 | $1,395 |
| East San Diego/El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,338 | $2,095 | $3,170 |
| East San Diego/El Cajon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,923 | $2,295 | $3,960 |
| East San Diego/El Cajon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,290 | $3,290 | $3,290 |
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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 2.5 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 2.5 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 2.5 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about East San Diego/El Cajon
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 $2,295 to $3,960. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,923.
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