Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East San Diego/El Cajon Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,395 (23 Rentals)

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$2,690 - $3,2902 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Grossmont Bluffs

5711 Water StLa Mesa, CA 91942

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$2,352 - $4,7411 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Serena Vista Apartment Homes

5810 Amaya DrLa Mesa, CA 91942

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$2,329 - $6,650

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Central Park

5636 Amaya DrLa Mesa, CA 91942

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$1,995 - $2,5951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Volterra Apartments

9071 Dallas StLa Mesa, CA 91942

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$2,185 - $3,0821 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Colonnade at Fletcher Hills

2700 Chatham StEl Cajon, CA 92020

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$2,265 - $2,7251 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

eaves La Mesa

5679 Amaya DrLa Mesa, CA 91942

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$1,395Studio Apartments Available Now

Vista Palms

1250 El Cajon BlvdEl Cajon, CA 92020

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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

360 Millar Ave

360 Millar AveEl Cajon, CA 92020

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Vista Del Sol

1280 W Main StEl Cajon, CA 92020

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Ben Franklin Colonial

825 Franklin AveEl 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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Studio Apartments

381 Millar Ave

381 Millar AveEl Cajon, CA 92020

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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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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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628 Millar Ave

628 Millar AveEl Cajon, CA 92020

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735 El Cajon Blvd

735 El Cajon BlvdEl Cajon, CA 92020

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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	$1,395	$1,395	$1,395
East San Diego/El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments	$2,425	$1,995	$3,460
East San Diego/El Cajon 2 Bedroom Apartments	$2,873	$1,900	$3,800
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 $1,995. 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
Vista Palms	Vista Palms 0+1s	Studio,1BA	$1,395
Volterra Apartments	1 x 1 Cortona A - Renovated	1BR,1BA	$1,995
Grossmont Bluffs	2BD/1BA Split - Remodeled	2BR,1BA	$2,690
Colonnade at Fletcher Hills	B1: 2 Bed 1 Bath	2BR,1BA	$2,703
Central Park	Piazzo	2BR,2BA	$2,881

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East San Diego/El Cajon, CA

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the East San Diego/El Cajon area is the $3.37 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Serena Vista Apartment Homes in the in the Lake Murray neighborhood starting from $3,326. The second greatest value East San Diego/El Cajon apartment is the Naples Model at Central Park starting at $3,026 with a $3.27 price per square foot in the Lake Murray 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.
Serena Vista Apartment Homes	2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom	2BR,1.5BA	$3.37
Central Park	Naples	2BR,2BA	$3.27
Grossmont Bluffs	2BD/1BA Split - Remodeled	2BR,1BA	$3.07
Colonnade at Fletcher Hills	A2: 1 Bed 1 Bath	1BR,1BA	$3.08
Volterra Apartments	1 x 1 Cortona A - Renovated	1BR,1BA	$2.83
eaves La Mesa	602	1BR,1BA	$3.76
Vista Palms	Vista Palms 0+1s	Studio ,1BA	$5.58

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

Northmont Elementary School

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District

Public School - Grades K-5 (422)

5 out of 10

Grossmont High School

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 Cheap East San Diego/El Cajon Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East San Diego/El Cajon Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East San Diego/El Cajon Apartment is $1,995 at Volterra Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East San Diego/El Cajon Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East San Diego/El Cajon is starting from $2,560 at eaves La Mesa.

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