
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the East San Diego/El Cajon Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (18 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the East San Diego/El Cajon area of San Diego that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


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Central Park

Colonnade at Fletcher Hills

Vista Palms

9175 Campina Dr, Unit #12
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5679 Amaya Dr

5679 Amaya Dr, Unit SI FL1-ID1141A

5679 Amaya Dr

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5679 Amaya Dr, Unit SI FL1-ID1120A

405 Witherspoon Way

166 Cottonpatch Way
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6081 Horton Dr

9175 Campina Dr

9257 Virginian Ln

9451 Fuerte Dr

Dailey Court

Westmont of La Mesa
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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There are currently 18 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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Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in East San Diego/El Cajon
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the East San Diego/El Cajon of East San Diego/El Cajon is the Vista Palms 0+1s Model at Vista Palms, which is a Studio unit starting from $1,395. The second cheapest East San Diego/El Cajon Pet Friendly apartment is the 1 x 1 Cortona A - Renovated 1 Bed unit at Volterra Apartments starting at $2,095. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly East San Diego/El Cajon apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Vista Palms | Vista Palms 0+1s | $1,395 |
| Volterra Apartments | 1 x 1 Cortona A - Renovated | $2,095 |
| eaves La Mesa | 602 | $2,120 |
| Central Park | Luccia | $2,358 |
| Colonnade at Fletcher Hills | B1 | $2,703 |
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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
Renting with children? this part of town is a leading area for families, with a score of 2.5 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and great learning and education resources.
Outdoors Rating
Are you somebody that needs to live with access to the great outdoors? East San Diego/El Cajon is a highly-rated neighborhood for having nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 2.5 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
This area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 2.5 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly East San Diego/El Cajon Apartments
What is the largest Pet Friendly East San Diego/El Cajon Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in East San Diego/El Cajon is a 1,148 square feet unit starting from $2,185 at Colonnade at Fletcher Hills.
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