Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the East San Diego/El Cajon Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (10 Rentals)

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Apartments in the East San Diego/El Cajon area of San Diego with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.

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Grossmont Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grossmont Village

5750 Amaya DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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5900 Severin Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5900 Severin Dr

5900 Severin DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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eaves La Mesa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

eaves La Mesa

5679 Amaya DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Westmont of La Mesa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westmont of La Mesa

9000 Murray DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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576 Richfield Ave
Studio Apartments

576 Richfield Ave

576 Richfield AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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307 Millar Ave
Studio Apartments

307 Millar Ave

307 Millar AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Dailey Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dailey Court

5151 Dailey CtLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Frequently Asked Questions about East San Diego/El Cajon

What is the current price range for One Bedroom East San Diego/El Cajon Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in East San Diego/El Cajon ranges from $2,182 to $3,480 with an average monthly rent of $2,566.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in East San Diego/El Cajon cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in East San Diego/El Cajon range from $2,361 to $3,799. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,881.

How expensive are East San Diego/El Cajon Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 9 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in East San Diego/El Cajon on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,882 to $3,365 - averaging $3,059 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

Written by: Hayden Goldberg

Aloha! I’m Hayden, your local San Diego Realtor and relocation expert with ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.