
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Alameda Neighborhood of El Cajon, CA from $1,200 (9 Rentals)
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Royal Oakdale Apartments

La Quinta Apartment
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La Alameda, El Cajon, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in La Alameda?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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La Alameda 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,811 | $1,619 | $2,227 |
La Alameda 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,328 | $2,095 | $2,827 |
La Alameda 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,846 | $2,495 | $3,400 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the La Alameda Neighborhood of El Cajon, CA.
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Cheapest Available La Alameda Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the La Alameda area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at La Quinta Apartment priced from $1,625. Royal Oakdale Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here are the most affordable La Alameda apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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La Quinta Apartment | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
Royal Oakdale Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
The Greentree Apartments | downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Alameda, CA
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Alameda area is the $2.77 price per square foot 2 bd 1.5 ba Townhomes Model at Henry Square in the in the Rancho San Diego neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value La Alameda apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Casa Tierra Apartments starting at $1,725 with a $2.38 price per square foot in the Granite Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Alameda apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Henry Square | 2 bd 1.5 ba Townhomes | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.77 |
Casa Tierra Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
Shady Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
The Greentree Apartments | downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
Anniversary Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
ALTA | Summit | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
Villa Capri Apartment *$500 Off* | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
Terre at Sandalwood | Lavendar | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
Terre at Madison | Linden | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
La Quinta Apartment | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.61 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Alameda Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom La Alameda Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom La Alameda Apartment is $1,625 at La Quinta Apartment.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom La Alameda Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in La Alameda is starting from $2,062 at Terre at Madison.
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