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El Cajon, CA apartments for rent

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

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$1,750-$3,195 /mo

The Arches Apartments

301 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA, 92021

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 603-1,100 sqft
Featured amenities:
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El Cajon apartment for rent - A modern kitchen with white cabinets and a black refrigerator.
$2,231-$5,625 /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 living room with a grey couch and a grey coffee table with a blue couch and orange pillows.
$1,983-$6,210 /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 living room with a white couch, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.
$2,046-$6,882 /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 kitchen with white cabinets and a black refrigerator.
$2,013-$5,384 /mo

Terre at 1050 Peach

1050 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021

1-2 beds 1-2 baths 600-850 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 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 living room with a dining table and chairs.
$1,741-$4,753 /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 kitchen with white cabinets and a black stove top oven.
$1,809-$5,662 /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 kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
$1,968-$6,509 /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 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 living room with a couch and a table
$2,023-$3,012 /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 - A modern kitchen with a black stove top oven.
$1,640-$6,202 /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.
$2,200-$5,202 /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
$1,874-$2,790 /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 kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
$1,767-$6,538 /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 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 modern living room with a green chair and a white kitchen in the background.
$1,984-$6,435 /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 kitchen with white cabinets and appliances.
$1,783-$5,196 /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 couch a table and a television
$1,959-$3,310 /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 kitchen with white cabinets and black appliances.
$1,838-$5,114 /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 - the living room of an apartment with a couch and a table
$2,423-$2,946 /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 coffee table
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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 kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
$2,493-$7,178 /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 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 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.
$1,813-$5,022 /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 modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and white cabinets.
$1,786-$6,070 /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 living room with a glass table and a white couch.
$1,802-$6,232 /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 modern living room with a pool table and a television.
$2,284-$6,918 /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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Riverview International Academy
Public • PK-5 • 534 students
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St. Kieran Catholic School
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Crest Elementary School
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Steele Canyon High School
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Literacy First Charter School
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Public • 9-12 • 140 students
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Grossmont Secondary
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Average rent in El Cajon

In El Cajon, the average rent is $2,198 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
$2,198/month
Average rental size
804 sqft
Rent ranges
Under $1,000
0%
$1,001 - $1,500
1.7%
$1,501 - $2,000
32.3%
$2,001 - $2,500
44%
$2,501 - $3,000
19.1%
Over $3,000
2.9%
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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$114
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$57
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$59
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$30
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