Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA (40 Rentals)

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Slostice Senior Living
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Slostice Senior Living

444 Prescott AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Pepper Creek
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Pepper Creek

1475 Graves AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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1158 Denver LN
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1158 Denver LN

1158 Denver LNEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Dover Place
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Dover Place

1465 E Lexington AveEl Cajon, CA 92019
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1423 Graves Ave
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1423 Graves Ave

1423 Graves AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Villa Monte Vina
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Villa Monte Vina

12190-12191 E Cuyamaca College Dr DrEl Cajon, CA 92019
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120 Ballantyne St
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120 Ballantyne St

120 Ballantyne StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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294 Chambers St
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294 Chambers St

294 Chambers StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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424 Emerald Avenue
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424 Emerald Avenue

424 Emerald AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Pravada Apartments
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Pravada Apartments

8625 Fletcher PkyLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Grossmont Apartments
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Grossmont Apartments

8561 Mellmanor DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Dailey Court
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Dailey Court

5151 Dailey CtLa Mesa, CA 91942
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eaves La Mesa
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eaves La Mesa

5679 Amaya DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Grossmont Village
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Grossmont Village

5750 Amaya DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Westmont of La Mesa
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Westmont of La Mesa

9000 Murray DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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5900 Severin Dr
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5900 Severin Dr

5900 Severin DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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8605 Mellmanor Dr
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8605 Mellmanor Dr

8605 Mellmanor DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Getting Around El Cajon, CA

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom El Cajon Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in El Cajon with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in El Cajon is at Cajon Senior Villas listed at $1,500.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom El Cajon Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in El Cajon is $2,262.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom El Cajon Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in El Cajon is a 866 square feet unit starting from $2,306 at Villa Toscana.

What is the average size for El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in El Cajon is currently 632 sq ft.

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