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Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA under $1500

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  • 1011 Leslie Rd 1 Bed Apartment for Rent
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    1011 Leslie Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,300
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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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    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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    1790 Dayton Drive, LEMON GROVE, CA 91945
    STUDIO $1,495
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    7844 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92139
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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+
    3 BEDS $1,500
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    4315-21 N. 51ST ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    STUDIO $1,200
    1 BED $1,500
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    4334-40 1/2 51ST. ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,200
    2 BEDS $1,450
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    4212 ALTADENA AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,500
    2 BEDS $1,450+
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    4241 N. 51ST ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    1 BED $700+
    2 BEDS $1,450+
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    4211 ALTADENA AVE., SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,200+
    2 BEDS $770+
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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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    4053-59 1/2 ESTRELLA AVE., SAN DIEGO, CA 92105
    1 BED $1,350
    2 BEDS $1,470
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    4063-71 1/2 ESTRELLA AVE., SAN DIEGO, CA 92105
    1 BED $1,200
    2 BEDS $1,470+
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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+
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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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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 26 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 housing is rented out compared to 41% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 17% of El Cajon's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 65% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 14% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in El Cajon, CA under $1,500

Searching for apartments for rent in El Cajon, CA under $1,500 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In El Cajon, CA, where the average rent is $1,456 per month, there are 25 units available for less than $1,500. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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