Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East San Diego/El Cajon Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (9 Rentals)

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

Cheapest Available East San Diego/El Cajon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East San Diego/El Cajon area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Timbers Apartments priced from $1,897. Majestic Apartments - *$500 Off* has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,925. Here are the most affordable East San Diego/El Cajon apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Timbers ApartmentsD3 - Upstairs1BR,1BA$1,897
Majestic Apartments - *$500 Off*One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925
Forest Park at Fletcher Hills1A1BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East San Diego/El Cajon, CA

As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the East San Diego/El Cajon area is the $2.80 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath (B) Model at Parkway Club in the in the Winter Gardens neighborhood starting from $2,939. The second greatest value East San Diego/El Cajon apartment is the 2x2 Small Model at Park Grossmont starting at $2,762 with a $3.07 price per square foot in the Lake Murray neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East San Diego/El Cajon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkway Club2 Bed 2 Bath (B)2BR,2BA$2.80
Park Grossmont2x2 Small2BR,2BA$3.07
Volterra Apartments2 x 1 Arezzo A - Renovated2BR,1BA$2.67
Lexington ParkPlan B - Remodeled2BR,2BA$2.79
Grossmont Bluffs2BR/1BA Split - Remodeled2BR,1BA$2.78
Forest Park at Fletcher Hills1C1BR,1BA$3.39
Veranda La Mesa6501BR,1BA$3.40
Chateau Spring Hill Apartments1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$3.26
The Timbers ApartmentsD3 - Upstairs1BR,1BA$3.19
Majestic Apartments - *$500 Off*One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.50

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East San Diego/El Cajon, San Diego, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East San Diego/El Cajon Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East San Diego/El Cajon Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East San Diego/El Cajon Apartment is $1,897 at The Timbers Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East San Diego/El Cajon Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East San Diego/El Cajon is starting from $2,195 at Majestic Apartments - *$500 Off*.

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