1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East San Diego/El Cajon Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (30 Rentals)

Majestic Apartments - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED

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Array La Mesa

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East San Diego/El Cajon, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East San Diego/El Cajon?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East San Diego/El Cajon Studio Apartments | $1,454 | $1,295 | $1,965 |
East San Diego/El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,816 | $1,925 | $5,006 |
East San Diego/El Cajon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,017 | $2,193 | $5,416 |
East San Diego/El Cajon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,326 | $2,842 | $5,307 |
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Largest Available East San Diego/El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the East San Diego/El Cajon area of San Diego, CA is found at Array La Mesa and is listed at 1,430 square feet priced from $4,121. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Array La Mesa | Live Work | 1,430 Sq Ft | $4,121 |
Serena Vista Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 784 Sq Ft | $2,288 |
The District Apartments | ENERGY | 726 Sq Ft | $2,653 |
Colonnade at Fletcher Hills | A1 | 718 Sq Ft | $2,214 |
Veranda La Mesa | 705 | 705 Sq Ft | $2,321 |
Forest Park at Fletcher Hills | 1C | 684 Sq Ft | $2,230 |
The Timbers Apartments | A3 - Downstairs | 656 Sq Ft | $2,037 |
Parkway Club | 1 Bed 1 Bath (B) | 650 Sq Ft | $2,164 |
Chateau Spring Hill Apartments | 1bed 1bath | 650 Sq Ft | $1,946 |
Central Park | Luccia | 602 Sq Ft | $2,781 |
Cheapest Available East San Diego/El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit East San Diego/El Cajon of San Diego, CA is the One Bedroom Model starting from $1,925 at Majestic Apartments - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in East San Diego/El Cajon is currently $2,816. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Majestic Apartments - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED | One Bedroom | $1,925 |
Chateau Spring Hill Apartments | 1bed 1bath | $1,946 |
The Timbers Apartments | D3 - Upstairs | $2,009 |
Parkway Club | 1 Bed 1 Bath (A) | $2,164 |
Colonnade at Fletcher Hills | A1 | $2,214 |
Forest Park at Fletcher Hills | 1C | $2,230 |
Serena Vista Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $2,288 |
Veranda La Mesa | 650 | $2,312 |
Array La Mesa | A2 | $2,615 |
The District Apartments | ENERGY | $2,653 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom East San Diego/El Cajon Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in East San Diego/El Cajon with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in East San Diego/El Cajon is at Majestic Apartments - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED listed at $1,925.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom East San Diego/El Cajon Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in East San Diego/El Cajon is $2,816.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom East San Diego/El Cajon Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in East San Diego/El Cajon is a 1,430 square feet unit starting from $4,121 at Array La Mesa.
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