Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA Under $2,000 (119 Rentals)

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1141 Persimmon Ave
$1,5001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

1141 Persimmon Ave

El Cajon, CA 92021
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1073 Estes St
$1,9501 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

1073 Estes St

El Cajon, CA 92020
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Amber Woods
from $1,9952 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Amber Woods

420-470 Jamacha RdEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Terre at 1019 Peach
from $1,9891 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

Terre at 1019 Peach

1019 Peach AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Terre at Copley
from $1,9521 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 3

Terre at Copley

275 Ballantyne StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Sunset Gardens
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from $1,9491 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sunset Gardens

848 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Bella Vista
from $1,9462 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Vista

950 E Madison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Madison Manor
from $1,8992 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Manor

945 E Madison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Trinity Apartments
from $1,8502 Bedroom Apartments

Trinity Apartments

800 E Chase AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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The Arches Apartments
from $1,8501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Arches Apartments

301 Shady LnEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Silver Oak Apartments
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from $1,8001 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Oak Apartments

945 Estes StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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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 El Cajon

How much are Studio apartments in El Cajon?

There are currently 49 Studio Apartments in El Cajon with rent ranges from $1,425 to $2,726 with an average price of $1,899.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom El Cajon Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in El Cajon ranges from $1,500 to $3,395 with an average monthly rent of $2,271.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in El Cajon cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in El Cajon range from $1,950 to $4,059. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,603.

How expensive are El Cajon Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 166 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in El Cajon on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,495 to $6,570 - averaging $3,252 for the location.

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Signing Your Apartment Lease: The Basics

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Real Estate Term Glossary: Your Guide to The A to Zs of Renting

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Navigating the World of Low-Income Housing: A Comprehensive Guide

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