Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Granite Hills Neighborhood of El Cajon, CA from $1,200 (13 Rentals)
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La Quinta Apartment

Royal Oakdale Apartments

Terre at 1037

Hunter's Run Apartments

Casa Tierra Apartments

Villa Capri Apartment *$500 Off*

Shady Terrace
Granite Hills, El Cajon, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Granite Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Granite Hills Studio Apartments | $1,585 | $1,475 | $1,745 |
Granite Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,842 | $1,625 | $1,998 |
Granite Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $2,080 | $2,775 |
Granite Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,999 | $2,495 | $3,450 |
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Cheapest Available Granite Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Granite Hills area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cajon Senior Villas priced from $1,500. Vista Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Granite Hills apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cajon Senior Villas | One Bedroom x One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Vista Oaks | 0 + 1K | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
La Quinta Apartment | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
Royal Oakdale Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
Hunter's Run Apartments | Studio, (F Plan) Downstairs | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Granite Hills, CA
As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Granite Hills area is the $2.50 price per square foot Plan A Model at Shannon Wood Townhomes in the in the Winter Gardens neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Granite Hills apartment is the 1388 Villa Glen Ln Model at 1388 Villa Glen Ln, Unit El Cajon Park Villas starting at $2,775 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the Granite Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Granite Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Shannon Wood Townhomes | Plan A | 3BR,2BA | $2.50 |
1388 Villa Glen Ln, Unit El Cajon Park Villas | 1388 Villa Glen Ln | 2BR,2BA | $2.52 |
Oro Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome Remodeled | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.40 |
2133 Rancho Meadowcrest Rd, Unit A | 2133 Rancho Meadowcrest Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
ALTA | Peak | 2BR,2BA | $2.69 |
Bree Manor | Two Bed Two Bath Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $2.64 |
Casa Tierra Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
Shady Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
Anniversary Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
Villa Capri Apartment *$500 Off* | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGranite Hills, El Cajon, CA
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Among neighborhoods in El Cajon, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Granite Hills, El Cajon, CA
Madison Avenue Elementary
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Granite Hills Neighborhood in El Cajon, CA
Walk Score®
26 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
14 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
4 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Granite Hills Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Granite Hills Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Granite Hills Apartment is $1,500 at Cajon Senior Villas.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Granite Hills Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Granite Hills is starting from $1,963 at Terre at Madison.
What is the most affordable Granite Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Granite Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Shannon Wood Townhomes and starts from $2,795.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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.