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Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA under $1300

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Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA under $1300. 25 Rentals Available
  • 1011 Leslie Rd 1 Bed Apartment for Rent
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    1011 Leslie Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,300
  • an exterior view of a building with trees and a sidewalk
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    1360 Melody Lane, El Cajon, CA 92019
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    10112 Ashwood Street, Lakeside, CA 92040
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    11085 Woodside Avenue, Santee, CA 92071
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    8712 N. Magnolia Avenue, Santee, CA 92071
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  • our resort style swimming pool is next to our building and a picnic table
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    9211 Amys Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977
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    8885 Orville Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977
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  • a row of apartment buildings on a city street
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    5252 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
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    4280-90 52ND ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    1 BED $380+
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    4334-40 1/2 51ST. ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,200
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    4241 N. 51ST ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    1 BED $700+
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    4211 ALTADENA AVE., SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,200+
    2 BEDS $770+
  • a courtyard with plants and a building in the background
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    3060 53Rd Street, San Diego, CA 92105
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    4224 ESTRELLA AVE., SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,200+
    2 BEDS $630+
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    4063-71 1/2 ESTRELLA AVE., SAN DIEGO, CA 92105
    1 BED $1,200
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    4033 45TH ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92105
    1 BED $1,200
    2 BEDS $810+
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    4110 45TH ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92105
    1 BED $1,200+
    2 BEDS $550+
  • a garden with palm trees and purple flowers in front of buildings
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    10210 San Diego Mission Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
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    3626-3632 42ND ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92105
    1 BED $1,200+
    2 BEDS $570+
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    3788 41 ST ST, SAN DIEGO CA, CA 92105
    1 BED $1,200+
    2 BEDS $575+
  • a playground in front of a building with trees
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    4071 39Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105
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  • a dining room in an apartment with a table and chairs
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    4330 30Th Street, San Diego, CA 92104
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  • a white house with stairs and trees in front of it
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    4035 Park Haven Court, San Diego, CA 92113
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  • a swimming pool with a house in the background
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    1545 Q Avenue, National City, CA 91950
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    529 E. 16TH ST, NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
    1 BED $500+
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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 23 Feb 2026.

What are the best apartments in El Cajon, CA?

The best apartments in El Cajon, CA are: Ivanhoe Village Apartments, Park Pointe, Rios Estates, Forest Park at Fletcher Hills and Penny Lane Apartments.

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

In El Cajon, 59% of the residents are renting compared to 41% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 17% of El Cajon's rentals, 65% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 14% are single-family rentals.

Your search for apartments in El Cajon, CA under $1,300 stops here

Finding apartments for rent in El Cajon, CA for less than $1,300 has never been so easy! At RentCafe nice cheap apartments are just one click away. There are currently 25 available units in El Cajon, CA, renting for under $1,300. On average, can get you 816 Sqft in this area. Be sure to search for the apartment that is best for you. Under “More”, check the amenities that you consider a must-have, and don’t forget to look at the pet policy. Fitness enthusiasts can even check the Fitness Center box. Whether you are looking for studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, you are sure to find one that will make you want to move in right away.

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