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Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA. 142 Rentals Available
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  • an open living room with a ping pong table and a dining room with chairs
    Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,999+
    2 bd $2,906+
    Base rent
    2675 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a large living room with a fireplace and tables and chairs
    51 units available
    1 bd $2,209+
    2 bd $2,543+
    3 bd $3,157+
    Base rent
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    2450 Hilton Head Place, El Cajon, CA 92019
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  • a kitchen with a stove and a microwave and a refrigerator
    4 units available
    3 bd $2,502
    Base rent
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    14261-77 Rios Canyon Rd, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Rent specials 24 units available
    1 bd $1,908+
    2 bd $2,433+
    Base rent
    1240 Petree Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
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  • a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
    Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,625
    3 bd $3,150
    Base rent
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    1170 Sumner Ave., El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • the living room of an apartment with a couch and a table
    Rent specials 4 units available
    1 bd $2,090+
    2 bd $2,696+
    Base rent
    2950 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
    15 units available
    1 bd $2,077+
    2 bd $2,418+
    Base rent
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    1237 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a black refrigerator
    3 bd $3,305+
    Base rent
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    1365 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • a white kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
    1 bd $1,995
    2 bd $2,295+
    3 bd $3,045+
    Base rent
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    301 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • a kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets
    1 bd $1,857+
    Base rent
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    848 N Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • an empty kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets
    2 bd $2,595+
    Base rent
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    480 Jamacha, El Cajon, CA 92019
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    Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,550
    Base rent
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    Durham Street, El Cajon, CA 92019
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  • 1011 Leslie Rd 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    1 bd $1,300
    2 bd $2,250
    Base rent
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    1011 Leslie Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020
  • a kitchen with wooden floors and wooden cabinets
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    299 Wisconsin Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
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  • 1460 East Main Street Studio Apartment for Rent
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    1460 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • an empty living room with sliding glass doors to a balcony
    2 bd $2,400
    Base rent
    939 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
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  • an empty bathroom with a toilet sink and shower
    2 bd $2,350
    Base rent
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    569 Greenfield Dr., El Cajon, CA 92021
  • a view of a kitchen with white cabinets and white appliances
    3 bd $2,750
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    431 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
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    1415 E LEXINGTON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92019
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    Income restricted
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    1360 Melody Lane, El Cajon, CA 92019
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  • an empty living room with a heater on the wall
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    10112 Ashwood St., Lakeside, CA 92040
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  • an empty living room with a kitchen and a ceiling fan
    6 units available
    1 bd $1,577+
    2 bd $1,771
    Base rent
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    10112 Ashwood Street, Lakeside, CA 92040
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  • an empty kitchen with a stove and a sink
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    10112 Ashwood Street, Lakeside, CA 92040
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  • a kitchen with a white refrigerator and a sink
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    10112 Ashwood Street, Lakeside, CA 92040
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  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
    Only 1 unit left
    3 bd $2,495
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    10112 Ashwood St., Lakeside, CA 92040
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Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in El Cajon, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in El Cajon, CA were last updated on 25 May 2026.

What are the best apartments in El Cajon, CA?
What is the average rent in El Cajon, CA?

The average rent in El Cajon, CA is $2,214.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA is between $1,857 and $3,109.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA is between $1,550 and $4,230.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA is between $1,908 and $4,009.

What type of rental buildings are in El Cajon, CA?

In El Cajon, 58% of the residents are renting compared to 42% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 18% of El Cajon's rentals, 64% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 14% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in El Cajon, CA?

The average age of rental buildings in El Cajon is 45 years old, with 1.0% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 2 stories, of which 99% are garden-style apartment communities, 1% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

What apartment floorplans are common in El Cajon, CA?

Studio apartments in El Cajon are around 1% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 40% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 53% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.