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Grossmont Bluffs
5711 Water StLa Mesa, CA 91942
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East San Diego/El Cajon Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (23 Rentals)
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Serena Vista Apartment Homes
5810 Amaya DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Central Park
5636 Amaya DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Volterra Apartments
9071 Dallas StLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Colonnade at Fletcher Hills
2700 Chatham StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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eaves La Mesa
5679 Amaya DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Vista Palms
1250 El Cajon BlvdEl Cajon, CA 92020
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360 Millar Ave
360 Millar AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Ben Franklin Colonial
825 Franklin AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Vista Del Sol
1280 W Main StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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5111 Dailey Ct
5111 Dailey CtLa Mesa, CA 91941
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Brierwood Apartments
9175 Campina DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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620 Lemon Ave
620 Lemon AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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381 Millar Ave
381 Millar AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Studio Apartments
307 Millar Ave
307 Millar AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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The Boulevard
638 El Cajon BlvdEl Cajon, CA 92020
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1064 Aster Ave
1064 Aster AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Franklin Ave Apartments
802-858 Franklin AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Dailey Court
5151 Dailey CtLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Westmont of La Mesa
9000 Murray DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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5121 Dailey Ct
5121 Dailey CtLa Mesa, CA 91941
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
735 El Cajon Blvd
735 El Cajon BlvdEl Cajon, CA 92020
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628 Millar Ave
628 Millar AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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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 | $1,395 | $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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Cheapest Available East San Diego/El Cajon Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the East San Diego/El Cajon area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Vista Palms priced from $1,395. Volterra Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable East San Diego/El Cajon apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Vista Palms | Vista Palms 0+1s | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Volterra Apartments | 1 x 1 Cortona A - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| eaves La Mesa | 602 | 1BR,1BA | $2,155 |
| Central Park | Luccia | 1BR,1BA | $2,336 |
| Colonnade at Fletcher Hills | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,703 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East San Diego/El Cajon, CA
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the East San Diego/El Cajon area is the $3.31 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Serena Vista Apartment Homes in the in the Lake Murray neighborhood starting from $3,266. The second greatest value East San Diego/El Cajon apartment is the B1 Model at Colonnade at Fletcher Hills starting at $2,703 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the El Cajon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East San Diego/El Cajon apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Serena Vista Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.31 |
| Colonnade at Fletcher Hills | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Volterra Apartments | 1 x 1 Cortona A - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| eaves La Mesa | 602 | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
| Central Park | Luccia | 1BR,1BA | $3.88 |
| Vista Palms | Vista Palms 0+1s | Studio ,1BA | $5.58 |
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