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El Cajon, CA apartments for rent

254 apartments for rent in El Cajon, CA, from 57 communities.

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Resident rated
$1,750-$2,995 /mo

The Arches Apartments

301 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA, 92021

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 603-1,100 sqft
Featured amenities:
  • Pet friendly
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El Cajon apartment for rent - the living room of an apartment with a couch and a table
$2,212-$3,083 /mo

Colonnade at Fletcher Hills

2950 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA, 92020

1-2 beds 1-2 baths 680-1,148 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - a living room with a couch and a table
$1,762-$2,439 /mo

Forest Park at Fletcher Hills

1240 Petree Street, El Cajon, CA, 92020

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 594-1,063 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - an open living room with a ping pong table and a dining room with chairs
$2,423-$4,647 /mo

Ivanhoe Village Apartments

2675 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA, 92020

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 750-1,300 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - A kitchen with white cabinets and black appliances.
$1,854-$2,520 /mo

Terre at 989 Peach

989 Peach Ave / 984 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 650-1,040 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - A living room with a grey couch and a wooden coffee table.
$2,748-$3,615 /mo

Terre at E Bradley

360 E Bradley Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021

3 beds 2 baths 1,116-1,124 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - Sunset Gardens
$2,009-$3,300 /mo

Sunset Gardens

848 N Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA, 92021

1-2 beds 1-1.5 baths 740-1,140 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - a living room with a couch and a coffee table
$3,194-$3,696 /mo

Canyon Run Apartments

1365 Broadway, El Cajon, CA, 92021

2-3 beds 2 baths 850-1,000 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - a living room with a couch and a table
$1,957-$2,629 /mo

Parkway Club

1237 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 600-1,125 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - A modern living room with a pool table and a television.
$2,184-$4,026 /mo

Park Pointe

2450 Hilton Head Place, El Cajon, CA, 92019

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 670-1,095 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - a kitchen with a stove and a microwave and a refrigerator
From $3,100 /mo

Rios Estates

14261-77 Rios Canyon Rd, El Cajon, CA, 92021

3 beds 2 baths 1,100 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - A kitchen with a white stove top oven and a white dishwasher.
From $1,984 /mo

Legacy Residential

440 Chambers Street, El Cajon, CA, 92020

1-2 beds 1-2 baths 632-925 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - an empty kitchen with granite counter tops and wooden cabinets
$2,800-$2,950 /mo

Greenfield Apartments

569 Greenfield Dr., El Cajon, CA, 92021

2-3 beds 2 baths 1,020 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - A living room with a grey couch and a wooden coffee table.
$1,857-$2,621 /mo

Terre at Sandalwood

708 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021

1-2 beds 1-2 baths 647-940 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - A living room with a grey couch, a wooden dining table with chairs, a television, and a rug.
$1,862-$2,687 /mo

Horizon

466 W Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021

1-2 beds 1 bath 756-849 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - A kitchen with white cabinets and a black refrigerator.
$2,126-$2,762 /mo

Terre at 1019 Peach

1019 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021

1-2 beds 1-2 baths 600-800 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - A modern living room with a grey couch and a wooden coffee table.
$1,828-$2,392 /mo

Terre at Copley

275 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA, 92020

1-2 beds 1-1.5 baths 625-800 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - A living room with a dining table and chairs.
$1,785-$1,924 /mo

Terre at 1037 Peach

1037 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021

Studio-1 bed 1 bath 490-560 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - A living room with a white couch, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.
$1,985-$2,735 /mo

Terre at Madison

422 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA, 92021

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 600-1,200 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - A modern living room with a green chair and a white kitchen in the background.
From $2,306 /mo

ALTA

346 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA, 92019

1-2 beds 1-2 baths 700-950 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - A modern kitchen with a white stove and a grey sofa in the living room.
$2,060-$3,087 /mo

Terre at Madison

422 SHADY LANE, EL CAJON, CA, 92021

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 700-1,200 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - A modern kitchen with a black stove top oven.
$1,750-$2,029 /mo

Terre at E Park

437 E Park, El Cajon, CA, 92020

Studio-2 beds 1 bath 400-735 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - A white kitchen with a couch in the living room.
$2,098-$2,709 /mo

Terre at Wells

304 N 1st St, El Cajon, CA, 92021

2-3 beds 1-2 baths 769-1,187 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - A modern kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
$1,822-$2,632 /mo

Terre at Mollison

233 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 687-1,150 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - A white kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and sink.
$2,786-$3,186 /mo

Terre at Bradley

325 E BRADLEY AVENUE, EL CAJON, CA, 92021

2 beds 1.5 baths 1,100 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - A modern kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
$1,839-$2,921 /mo

Terre at Lexi

104-189 Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92019

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 697-1,100 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - A living room with a grey couch and a wooden coffee table.
$1,988-$2,521 /mo

Terre at 1038 Peach

1038 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021

1-2 beds 1-1.5 baths 650-850 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - A kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
$2,448-$2,912 /mo

Terre at Bradley

325 E Bradley Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021

2 beds 1 bath 1,100 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
$1,650-$3,350 /mo

Penny Lane Apartments

1170 Sumner Ave., El Cajon, CA, 92021

Studio-3 beds 1-3 baths 220-1,170 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and white cabinets.
$1,741-$2,374 /mo

Terre at Bostonia

1294 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon CA 92021, El Cajon, CA, 92021

1-2 beds 1 bath 650-850 sqft
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Get to know El Cajon, CA

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Somewhat walkable
Walk Score®
37
Some transit
Transit Score®
45
Somewhat bikeable
Bike Score®
El Cajon is somewhat walkable. While some services and amenities are accessible on foot, a car may still be needed for certain errands. The area has limited public transportation options, making it less ideal for those who rely on transit. El Cajon is a somewhat bikeable area with minimal cycling infrastructure available for use.
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Average rent in El Cajon

In El Cajon, the average rent is $2,213 per month, with the average rental size around 804 square feet. Most renters here pay between $2,000 - $2,500, making it the most common rent bracket in the area.

Average rent
$2,213/month
Average rental size
804 sqft
Rent ranges
Under $1,000
0%
$1,001 - $1,500
1.7%
$1,501 - $2,000
33.9%
$2,001 - $2,500
44.1%
$2,501 - $3,000
16.3%
Over $3,000
4.1%
Rent data provided by Yardi® Matrix.
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Average utility cost in California

In California, renters typically spend around $473 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $30 for internet to $155 for electricity, depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.

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Electricity
$155
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$58
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Water
$114
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Sewer
$57
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Cable
$59
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Internet
$30
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