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

Shady Terrace

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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 Studio Apartments | $1,526 | $1,475 | $1,600 |
La Alameda 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,881 | $1,625 | $2,142 |
La Alameda 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,346 | $1,950 | $3,150 |
La Alameda 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,911 | $2,495 | $3,400 |
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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 Shady Terrace priced from $1,695. Casa Tierra Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. 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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Shady Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Casa Tierra Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
The Greentree Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Alameda, CA
As of February 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Alameda area is the $2.29 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Mollison Garden Apartments in the in the Rancho San Diego neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value La Alameda apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Casa Tierra Apartments starting at $1,695 with a $2.34 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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Mollison Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Casa Tierra Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
Shady Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
The Greentree Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
Anniversary Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
ALTA | Summit | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
Terre at Lexi | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
Villa Capri Apartment *$500 Off* | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
Terre at Madison | Linden | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
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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 $1,695 at Shady Terrace.
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 $1,950 at Mollison Garden Apartments.
What is the most affordable La Alameda Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap La Alameda Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ranchouse Apartments *$500 Off* and starts from $2,895.
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