
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East San Diego/El Cajon Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (21 Rentals)


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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 |
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East San Diego/El Cajon Studio Apartments | $1,432 | $1,395 | $1,445 |
East San Diego/El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,566 | $2,182 | $3,480 |
East San Diego/El Cajon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,881 | $2,361 | $3,799 |
East San Diego/El Cajon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,059 | $2,882 | $3,365 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East San Diego/El Cajon Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 Serena Vista Apartment Homes and is listed at 784 square feet priced from $2,182. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Serena Vista Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 784 Sq Ft | $2,182 |
Colonnade at Fletcher Hills | A2 | 680 Sq Ft | $2,238 |
Central Park | Luccia | 602 Sq Ft | $2,392 |
eaves La Mesa | 602 | 602 Sq Ft | $2,355 |
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 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model starting from $2,182 at Serena Vista Apartment Homes. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in East San Diego/El Cajon is currently $2,566. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Serena Vista Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $2,182 |
Colonnade at Fletcher Hills | A2 | $2,238 |
eaves La Mesa | 602 | $2,355 |
Central Park | Luccia | $2,392 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom East San Diego/El Cajon Apartments
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 $2,566.
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 784 square feet unit starting from $2,182 at Serena Vista Apartment Homes.
What is the average size for East San Diego/El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in East San Diego/El Cajon is currently 639 sq ft.
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