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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA. 89 Rentals Available
  • an open living room with a ping pong table and a dining room with chairs
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    2675 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,999+
  • a large living room with a fireplace and tables and chairs
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    2450 Hilton Head Place, El Cajon, CA 92019
    1 BED $2,209+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1240 Petree Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,908+
  • the living room of an apartment with a couch and a table
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    2950 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $2,090+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1237 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $2,077+
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  • a white kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
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    301 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,995
  • a kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets
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    848 N Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,857+
  • 1011 Leslie Rd 1 Bed Apartment for Rent
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    1011 Leslie Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,300
  • an image of the green sign in front of a building
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    1415 E LEXINGTON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92019
    1 BED Ask for Pricing

  • More Rentals Near El Cajon, CA

  • an empty living room with a heater on the wall
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    10112 Ashwood St., Lakeside, CA 92040
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • an empty living room with a kitchen and a ceiling fan
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    10112 Ashwood Street, Lakeside, CA 92040
    1 BED $1,577+
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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
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    10112 Ashwood St., Lakeside, CA 92040
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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    10445 Mast Blvd, Santee, CA 92071
    1 BED $2,474+
  • a living room with a table and chairs and a couch
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    320 Town Center Pkwy, Santee, CA 92071
    1 BED $2,551+
  • a living room with wood floors and a ceiling fan
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    8876 Olive Lane, Santee, CA 92071
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a brown couch and a blue wall
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    5810 Amaya Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $2,267+
  • a living room filled with furniture and a fireplace
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    5636 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $2,256+
  • a living room and kitchen in an apartment with white couches and a table
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    3827 Conrad Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    1 BED $2,395
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a fireplace
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    6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119
    1 BED $2,375+
  • a kitchen with marble counter tops and a black refrigerator
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    9705 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, CA 92071
    1 BED $2,089+
  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
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    8585 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $2,470
  • Lakeview 88 - Bedroom with a large bed and a ceiling fan
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    2758 Lake Pointe Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a rug
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    4508 Third Street, La Mesa, CA 91941
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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El Cajon, CA rent trends

Rental prices in El Cajon, CA have decreased by 2.16% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,952 to $1,910.

Check out the average rent prices in El Cajon by neighborhood.

The average rent for an apartment in El Cajon, CA is $1,910, whereas the average monthly rent in the U.S. is $1,741.

Average rent in El Cajon, CA

$1,910/mo El Cajon, CA average rental price, January 2026
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The average rent for an apartment in El Cajon, CA is $1,910 per month.

    What's the typical rent budget in El Cajon, CA?

    A share of 3% of apartments in El Cajon, CA are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. Around 62% of El Cajon’s apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 35% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500.

    The largest share of rentals in El Cajon, CA (62%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the price of a 1 bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA?

    How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in El Cajon, CA on RentCafe?

    There are 45 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in El Cajon, CA were last updated on 26 Feb 2026.

    What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA?

    The average El Cajon, CA 1 bedroom apartment size is 477 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA?

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

    What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA?

    1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.