Top Rated Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA (107 Rentals)

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Oakdale Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakdale Apartments

1390 Oakdale AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Bella Vista
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Vista

950 E Madison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Pepper Creek
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pepper Creek

1475 Graves AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Slostice Senior Living
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Slostice Senior Living

444 Prescott AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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756 S Magnolia Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

756 S Magnolia Ave

756 S Magnolia AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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888 Cherrywood Way
Studio Apartments

888 Cherrywood Way

888 Cherrywood WayEl Cajon, CA 92021
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1236 Persimmon Ave
Studio Apartments

1236 Persimmon Ave

1236 Persimmon AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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1280 Denver Ln
Studio Apartments

1280 Denver Ln

1280 Denver LnEl Cajon, CA 92021
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1123 Persimmon Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1123 Persimmon Ave

1123 Persimmon AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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912-930 Jamacha Rd
3 Bedroom Apartments

912-930 Jamacha Rd

912-930 Jamacha RdEl Cajon, CA 92019
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200 S Orange Ave
Studio Apartments

200 S Orange Ave

200 S Orange AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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1270 Sumner Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1270 Sumner Ave

1270 Sumner AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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1182 Via Loma Vis
Studio Apartments

1182 Via Loma Vis

1182 Via Loma VisEl Cajon, CA 92019
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The Sumner Palms
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Sumner Palms

1217 Sumner AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Alder Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alder Woods

1423 Graves AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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828 S Magnolia Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

828 S Magnolia Ave

828 S Magnolia 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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1178 Persimmon Ave
Studio Apartments

1178 Persimmon Ave

1178 Persimmon AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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101 Main St
2 Bedroom Apartments

101 Main St

101 Main StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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150 W Chase Ave
Studio Apartments

150 W Chase Ave

150 W Chase AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Penny Lane
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Penny Lane

1168-1170 Sumner AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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1025 Estes St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1025 Estes St

1025 Estes StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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1017-1019 Greenfield Dr
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

1017-1019 Greenfield Dr

1017-1019 Greenfield DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Broadway Manor
3 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Manor

420 Hart DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Villa Monte Vina
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Monte Vina

12190-12191 E Cuyamaca College Dr DrEl Cajon, CA 92019
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1242 Persimmon Ave
Studio Apartments

1242 Persimmon Ave

1242 Persimmon AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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309 Chambers St
2 Bedroom Apartments

309 Chambers St

309 Chambers StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Peter Rios Estates
3 Bedroom Apartments

Peter Rios Estates

14261-14277 Rios Canyon RdEl Cajon, CA 92021
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235 E Lexington Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

235 E Lexington Ave

235 E Lexington AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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424 Emerald Avenue
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

424 Emerald Avenue

424 Emerald AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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1158 Denver LN
1 Bedroom Apartments

1158 Denver LN

1158 Denver LNEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Dover Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dover Place

1465 E Lexington AveEl Cajon, CA 92019
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1261 Victor St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1261 Victor St

1261 Victor StEl Cajon, CA 92021
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655 E Washington Ave
Studio Apartments

655 E Washington Ave

655 E Washington AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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5167 Dehesa Rd
Studio Apartments

5167 Dehesa Rd

5167 Dehesa RdEl Cajon, CA 92019
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621 S Mollison Ave
Studio Apartments

621 S Mollison Ave

621 S Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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324 S Lincoln Ave
Studio Apartments

324 S Lincoln Ave

324 S Lincoln AveEl 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 53 Studio Apartments in El Cajon with rent ranges from $1,295 to $1,953 with an average price of $3,092.

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 $4,606 with an average monthly rent of $2,306.

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 $1,800 to $5,416. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,641.

How expensive are El Cajon Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 184 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in El Cajon on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,495 to $3,675 - averaging $3,099 for the location.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.