1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East San Diego/El Cajon Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (27 Rentals)

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Serena Vista Apartment Homes

5810 Amaya DrLa Mesa, CA 91942

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$2,440 - $4,361

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Central Park

5636 Amaya DrLa Mesa, CA 91942

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$1,895 - $2,0151 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Volterra Apartments

9071 Dallas StLa Mesa, CA 91942

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$1,977 - $2,4131 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Colonnade at Fletcher Hills

2700 Chatham StEl Cajon, CA 92020

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$1,950

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819 Palm Ave

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$2,250

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679 Lemon Ave

679 Lemon AveEl Cajon, CA 92020

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807 W Palm Ave

807 W Palm AveEl Cajon, CA 92020

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5141-5147 Dailey Ct

5141-5147 Dailey CtLa Mesa, CA 91942

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560 Richfield Ave

560 Richfield AveEl Cajon, CA 92020

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Brierwood Apartments

9175 Campina DrLa Mesa, CA 91942

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5900 Severin Dr

5900 Severin DrLa Mesa, CA 91942

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449 El Cajon Blvd

449 El Cajon BlvdEl Cajon, CA 92020

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572 Richfield Ave

572 Richfield AveEl Cajon, CA 92020

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Grossmont Village

5931 Howell DrLa Mesa, CA 91942

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Vista Del Sol

1280 W Main StEl Cajon, CA 92020

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209 Millar Ave

209 Millar AveEl Cajon, CA 92020

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620 Lemon Ave

620 Lemon AveEl Cajon, CA 92020

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1033-1039 Dennstedt Pl

1033-1039 Dennstedt PlEl Cajon, CA 92020

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576 Richfield Ave

576 Richfield AveEl Cajon, CA 92020

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Dailey Court

5151 Dailey CtLa Mesa, CA 91942

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Franklin Ave Apartments

802-858 Franklin AveEl Cajon, CA 92020

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735 El Cajon Blvd

735 El Cajon BlvdEl Cajon, CA 92020

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Westmont of La Mesa

9000 Murray DrLa Mesa, CA 91942

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

Apartments for rent in East San Diego/El Cajon, CA

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	$1,411	$1,395	$1,445
East San Diego/El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments	$2,231	$1,950	$2,830
East San Diego/El Cajon 2 Bedroom Apartments	$2,711	$1,975	$3,730
East San Diego/El Cajon 3 Bedroom Apartments	$3,168	$2,995	$3,280

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Largest Available East San Diego/El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the East San Diego/El Cajon area of San Diego, CA is found at Colonnade at Fletcher Hills and is listed at 718 square feet priced from $1,977. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment Listing	Model Name	Square Footage	Priced From
Colonnade at Fletcher Hills	A1	718 Sq Ft	$1,977
Volterra Apartments	1 x 1 Cortona A - Renovated	704 Sq Ft	$1,895
Central Park	Saint Auban	598 Sq Ft	$2,741

Cheapest Available East San Diego/El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit East San Diego/El Cajon of San Diego, CA is the 1 x 1 Cortona A - Renovated Model starting from $1,895 at Volterra Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in East San Diego/El Cajon is currently $2,231. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment Listing	Model Name	Priced From
Volterra Apartments	1 x 1 Cortona A - Renovated	$1,895
Colonnade at Fletcher Hills	A1	$1,977
Central Park	Saint Auban	$2,741

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Best Local Schools in
East San Diego/El Cajon, San Diego, CA

Northmont Elementary

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District

Public School - Grades K-5 (422)

4 out of 10

Grossmont High

Grossmont Union High School District

Public School - Grades 9-12 (2172)

7 out of 10

Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District

Public School - Grades 6-8 (897)

4 out of 10

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom East San Diego/El Cajon Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in East San Diego/El Cajon with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in East San Diego/El Cajon is at Volterra Apartments listed at $1,895.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom East San Diego/El Cajon Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in East San Diego/El Cajon is $2,231.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom East San Diego/El Cajon Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in East San Diego/El Cajon is a 718 square feet unit starting from $1,977 at Colonnade at Fletcher Hills.

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