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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cajon Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $1,751 | $1,295 | $4,062 |
| El Cajon Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,280 | $1,500 | $5,058 |
| El Cajon Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,650 | $1,800 | $5,298 |
| El Cajon Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,140 | $2,495 | $4,495 |
| El Cajon Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,520 | $7,520 | $7,520 |
The El Cajon Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Terre at E Bradley in the Bostonia neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Villa Toscana in the Rancho San Diego neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly El Cajon apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre at E Bradley | 4/4 | Bostonia | $2,855 |
| Villa Toscana | 4/4 | Rancho San Diego | $2,306 |
| Casa De Helix La Mesa, Brand New Kitchen, w/d | 3.4/4 | Casa de Oro Mount Helix | $2,050 |
| Cabo Verde Apartments | 3.4/4 | Bostonia | $2,200 |
| Parkway Club | 3.4/4 | Bostonia | $1,991 |
| 876 Adele St | 3.2/4 | Bostonia | $1,795 |
| Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 55+ | 3.2/4 | Bostonia | $1,500 |
The lowest priced El Cajon apartment at a property that allows pets is the One Bed One Bath 1 Bed Model at Villa Capri Apartment *$500 Off* in the Granite Hills neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second cheapest El Cajon Pet Friendly apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Majestic Apartments - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,925 in the Rancho San Diego neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly El Cajon apartments.
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Villa Capri Apartment *$500 Off* | One Bed One Bath | $1,795 |
| Majestic Apartments - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED | One Bedroom | $1,925 |
| Artesia Condominiums | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $1,950 |
| Montebello Villas | Plan B | $2,150 |
| Bree Manor | Two Bed One Bath Upstairs | $2,150 |
| The District Apartments | PRESERVE | $2,218 |
| Villa Toscana | Villa Florentine | $2,306 |
| Lincoln Washington Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath | $2,455 |
| Terre at E Bradley | Azure | $2,855 |
| Haven at La Mesa | Helix - 2x2 | $3,300 |
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Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in El Cajon is at Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 55+ listed at $1,500.
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in El Cajon is $2,622.
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in El Cajon is a 2,873 square feet unit starting from $7,520 at 4223 Woodland Dr.
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in El Cajon is currently at 861 sq ft.
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