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El Cajon, CA apartments for rent

251 apartments for rent in El Cajon, CA, from 56 communities.

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$1,805-$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 - A modern living room with a green chair and a white kitchen in the background.
$2,097-$6,583 /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 refrigerator, oven, and sink.
$2,891-$8,121 /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 - A living room with a white couch, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.
$1,886-$7,651 /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 stainless steel refrigerator and white cabinets.
$1,705-$6,037 /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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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 white cabinets and a black refrigerator.
$2,126-$5,882 /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 a white fridge and a white oven.
$1,600-$2,324 /mo

Terre at 989 Peach

989 PEACH AVENUE, EL CAJON, CA, 92021

Studio-3 beds 1-2 baths 490-1,040 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - a living room with a couch a table and a television
$1,949-$3,289 /mo

Sunset Gardens

848 N Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA, 92021

1-2 beds 1-1.5 baths 640-1,140 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
$2,545-$7,230 /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 modern kitchen with a black stove top oven.
$1,889-$6,482 /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 living room and dining room with a table and chairs
$1,650-$3,295 /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 kitchen with black appliances and white cabinets.
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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 kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
$1,850-$4,873 /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 and a grey coffee table with a blue couch and orange pillows.
$1,834-$6,025 /mo

Terre at Graves

1521 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021

1-2 beds 1-2 baths 610-850 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - A kitchen with white cabinets and black appliances.
$1,800-$5,746 /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, a wooden dining table with chairs, a television, and a rug.
$1,875-$5,490 /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 modern kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
$1,715-$6,322 /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 kitchen with white cabinets and appliances.
$1,601-$5,064 /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 kitchen with white cabinets and a window.
$1,749-$4,989 /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 modern kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
$2,027-$5,853 /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 living room with a couch and a table
$1,822-$2,984 /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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Rent specials Available now
El Cajon apartment for rent - the living room of an apartment with a couch and a table
$2,185-$2,973 /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 modern living room with a pool table and a television.
$2,292-$6,763 /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 - an open living room with a ping pong table and a dining room with chairs
$2,234-$5,000 /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 a wooden floor.
$1,782-$5,868 /mo

Terre at S Lincoln

415 S Lincoln Ave, Ca 92021, El Cajon, CA, 92021

1-2 beds 1-2 baths 609-889 sqft
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El Cajon apartment for rent - A kitchen with white cabinets and a black stove top oven.
$2,152-$6,136 /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 living room with a couch and a coffee table
$3,230-$3,714 /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
$1,909-$2,835 /mo

Parkway Club

1237 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 650-1,125 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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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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Riverview International Academy
Public • PK-5 • 534 students
8/10
St. Kieran Catholic School
Private • PK-8 • 150 students
NR
Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten
Private • PK-K • 41 students
NR
Pepper Valley Learning Center
Private • PK-K • 98 students
NR
Childrens Creative and Perf Ec School
Private • PK, K-6 • 76 students
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Holy Trinity Elementary School
Private • PK-8 • 203 students
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Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
Private • PK, K-8 • 154 students
NR
Chase Ranch Montessori School
Private • PK-1 • 21 students
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Learning Academy
Private • PK-7 • 24 students
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Fuerte Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 675 students
7/10
Vista Grande Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 615 students
7/10
Fletcher Hills Elementary School
Public • K-6 • 605 students
7/10
Literacy First Charter School
Charter • K-12 • 1972 students
7/10
Kidinnu Academy
Charter • K-5 • 227 students
7/10
Pepper Drive Elementary School
Public • K-8 • 712 students
6/10
Cajon Valley Home School
Public • K-8 • 254 students
6/10
Blossom Valley Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 532 students
6/10
Rancho San Diego Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 542 students
6/10
Hillsdale Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 1500 students
7/10
Literacy First Charter School
Charter • K-12 • 1972 students
7/10
Los Coches Creek Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 538 students
6/10
Pepper Drive Elementary School
Public • K-8 • 712 students
6/10
Cajon Valley Home School
Public • K-8 • 254 students
6/10
Dehesa School
Public • K-8 • 84 students
5/10
Eje Middle Academy
Charter • 6-8 • 254 students
4/10
Cajon Valley Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 967 students
4/10
Crest Elementary School
Public • K-8 • 259 students
3/10
Steele Canyon High School
Charter • 9-12 • 2168 students
8/10
Literacy First Charter School
Charter • K-12 • 1972 students
7/10
Valhalla High School
Public • 9-12 • 1911 students
7/10
Grossmont High School
Public • 9-12 • 2175 students
6/10
Granite Hills High School
Public • 9-12 • 2398 students
5/10
Idea Center
Public • 9-12 • 140 students
4/10
Grossmont Secondary
Charter • 7-12 • 331 students
3/10
El Cajon Valley High School
Public • 9-12 • 1652 students
3/10
Chaparral High School
Public • 9-12 • 62 students
2/10
Cuyamaca College
College
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Gillespie Field
Airport
Old Hwy 80 & Spring View Center
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Lake Jennings Park Road & Business 8
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Jamacha Road & Willow Glen Drive
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Jamacha Road & Scottys Way
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Old Hwy 80 & 14310
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Old Hwy 80 & Hawley Road
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Olde Hwy 80 & Marina Springs Ln
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Business 8 & El Dorado Parkway
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Gillespie Field
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Old Hwy 80 & Spring View Center
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Lake Jennings Park Road & Business 8
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Jamacha Road & Willow Glen Drive
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Jamacha Road & Scottys Way
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Old Hwy 80 & 14310
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Old Hwy 80 & Hawley Road
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Olde Hwy 80 & Marina Springs Ln
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Business 8 & El Dorado Parkway
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Rancho San Diego Towne Center & Transit Center
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Gillespie Field Station
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El Cajon
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Arnele Avenue
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Gillespie Field
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Cold Stone Creamery
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Rancho Giant Pizza
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Wing Factory
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Domino's
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Boston Market
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Calypso Cocktails
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Speak Easy
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Quarter Deck Inn Cocktails
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Dumonts
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Creative Creature Brewing Company
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El Cajon Grand Cocktail Lounge
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Dons Cocktail Lounge
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The Caddyshack
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Teris East
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Cold Stone Creamery
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Rancho Giant Pizza
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Wing Factory
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Subway
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Taco Bell
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Boston Market
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Albert's Fresh Mexican Food
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China 1968
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China Panda Garden
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Rancho Cafe
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Starbucks
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Black Bear Diner
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Mis Dos Gallos Taqueria, Fruit & Deli
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Santanas Mexican
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Ace New York Giant Pizza Bar & Lounge
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Kohl's
Shopping
Ross
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Marshalls
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JCPenney
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Target
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Target
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Burlington
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Big Lots
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ExtraMile
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Walmart Neighborhood Market
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Harvest Ranch Market
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Salsa Market
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Target
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Target
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Burlington
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Automotive
Jiffy Lube
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Valvoline
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Pep Boys
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Los Coches Park And Ride
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Sears Auto Center
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Sun Auto Repair
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Arco
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Student Lot 2
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Jiffy Lube
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Fresenius Kidney Care Fletcher Parkway
Healthcare
Granite Hills Health and Wellness Center
Healthcare
Rite Aid
Healthcare
Western Dental
Healthcare
Jamacha Dental
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Bright Now! Dental
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St. Paul's Place
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Sun Valley Dental Care
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CVS Pharmacy
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Courtyard San Diego El Cajon
Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites
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Rodeway Inn
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Best Inn and Suites
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Rodeway Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East
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Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon CA
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Travelodge El Cajon
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Palm Residence Motel
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Days Inn El Cajon
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Compass Real Estate Services
Other
L.A. Insurance
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Fred Loya Insurance
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H&R Block
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Eaton Escrow
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Robin Hart-Taylor Insurance Agency
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AAA Insurance
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Keller Williams Realty
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Enjoy Foot Massage
Personal care
Styles Nails & Spa
Personal care
Massage Envy
Personal care
Sal's Barber
Personal care
Maestro Barber
Personal care
Focus Nails
Personal care
Lucy's Salon
Personal care
Alan's Cut
Personal care
Bob's Barber Shop
Personal care
Kahoots
Pet care
Animal Care Clinic
Pet care
Rancho San Diego Animal Hospital
Pet care
Cat & Doggie Works
Pet care
Petco
Pet care
Judy Veterinary Clinic
Pet care
Wells Dog Park
Pet care
Petco
Pet care
Care and Comfort Veterinary Hospital
Pet care
First United Methodist Church of El Cajon
Place of worship
Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana
Place of worship
Foothills Church
Place of worship
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
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Maranata Iglesia Cristiana
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Alpine Christian Fellowship Church
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Crossroads Church
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First Assembly of God Church
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First Baptist Church of El Cajon
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Postal Center USA
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Bostonia Post Office
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CAL FIRE Gillespie Helitack Base
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Wells Fargo
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Lakeside Fire Protection District Station 3
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Wells Fargo
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California Highway Patrol
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Bank of the West
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Cal Fire San Diego - Flinn Springs Fire Station
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Olaf Wieghorst Museum & Western Heritage Center
Entertainment
Christian Heritage College Library
Entertainment
Crest Branch San Diego County Library
Entertainment
La Fiesta Night Club
Entertainment
Clubhouse
Entertainment
Regal Parkway Plaza 18
Entertainment
Ronald Reagan Community Center
Entertainment
Babylon Palace Banquet Hall
Entertainment
Fletcher Hills Branch San Diego County Library
Entertainment
Olaf Wieghorst Museum & Western Heritage Center
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Christian Heritage College Library
Entertainment
Crest Branch San Diego County Library
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La Fiesta Night Club
Entertainment
Clubhouse
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Regal Parkway Plaza 18
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Ronald Reagan Community Center
Entertainment
Babylon Palace Banquet Hall
Entertainment
Fletcher Hills Branch San Diego County Library
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Anytime Fitness
Sports
Glaze Fitness
Sports
Lower Barn Arena
Sports
Gym
Sports
Mini Arena
Sports
P2K Sports
Sports
FLDL
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Medium Arena
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FLDM
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Average rent in El Cajon

In El Cajon, the average rent is $2,195 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
$2,195/month
Average rental size
804 sqft
Rent ranges
Under $1,000
0%
$1,001 - $1,500
1.7%
$1,501 - $2,000
33.7%
$2,001 - $2,500
44.5%
$2,501 - $3,000
17.3%
Over $3,000
2.9%
Rent data provided by Yardi® Matrix.
Curious how rent prices changed over time? Dive deeper into El Cajon's rent trends

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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Gas
$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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