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2 beds1 bath— sq ft

Ballantyne Street

| 458 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Pets welcome • Dishwasher • Very walkable

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1-2 bed1 bath— sq ft

Rockford Gardens

| 181 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Cats welcome • Dishwasher • Very walkable

$995/mo

1 bed1 bath120 sq ft

643 Avocado Ave #3, El Cajon, CA 92020

Apartment • 1 unit available

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Apartment for Rent in El Cajon:
Welcome to Vista Palms - Where Smart Living Meets California Sunshine Vista Palms offers thoughtfully updated studio apartments ideal for residents seeking comfort, simplicity, and value in a well-loc

$1,395/mo

0 beds1 bath250 sq ft

1250 El Cajon Blvd Unit 84, El Cajon, CA 92020

Available 10/17 • Pets welcome • Parking

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Cheap Apartment for Rent in El Cajon:
Comfortable, Updated Studio Living in the Heart of El Cajon At Vista Oaks, home is where convenience meets opportunity. Our thoughtfully renovated studio apartments offer a fresh, welcoming space de

$1,425/mo

0 beds1 bath221 sq ft

Vista Oaks

| 1556 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021

2 units available • Pets welcome • Somewhat walkable

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Apartment for Rent in El Cajon:
Welcome to Vista Palms - Where Smart Living Meets California Sunshine Vista Palms offers thoughtfully updated studio apartments ideal for residents seeking comfort, simplicity, and value in a well-loc

$1,445/mo

0 beds1 bath350 sq ft

1250 El Cajon Blvd Unit 95, El Cajon, CA 92020

Pets welcome • Parking • A/C

Property at 588 N Mollison Ave Unit 40, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 0 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,470/mo

0 beds1 bath375 sq ft

588 N Mollison Ave Unit 40, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at 522 Pepper Dr, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,495/mo

1 bed1 bath495 sq ft

522 Pepper Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at La Quinta - 1515 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92019, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,525/mo

1 bed1 bath— sq ft

La Quinta

| 1515 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019

Property at Mark IX Apartments - 639 Emerald Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,595/mo

1 bed1 bath460 sq ft

Mark IX Apartments

| 639 Emerald Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property at 700 Ballantyne St Unit 700A1, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 0 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,595/mo

0 beds1 bath600 sq ft

700 Ballantyne St Unit 700A1, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at 802 Franklin Ave Unit 816, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,595/mo

1 bed1 bath700 sq ft

802 Franklin Ave Unit 816, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property at 309 Chambers St Unit B, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,595/mo

2 beds1 bath850 sq ft

309 Chambers St Unit B, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property at 110 W Renette Ave Unit 5, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,645/mo

1 bed1 bath646 sq ft

110 W Renette Ave Unit 5, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property at Villa Grande Luxury Apartments - 325 Wisconsin Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,690+/mo

1 bed1 bath698 sq ft

Villa Grande Luxury Apartments

| 325 Wisconsin Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property at Village Apartments - 421 Shady Ln, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,690/mo

1 bed1 bath600 sq ft

Village Apartments

| 421 Shady Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at Evergreen - 291 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA, 92019, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,695/mo

1 bed1 bath700 sq ft

Evergreen

| 291 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019

Property at Hunter's Run Apartments - 532 Broadway, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 0-1 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,695+/mo

0-1 beds1 bath431-695 sq ft

Hunter's Run Apartments

| 532 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at 110 W Renette Ave Unit 4, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,695/mo

1 bed1 bath646 sq ft

110 W Renette Ave Unit 4, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property at 340 Orlando St Unit 14, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,695/mo

1 bed1 bath550 sq ft

340 Orlando St Unit 14, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at 770 S Magnolia Ave Unit 12, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,695/mo

1 bed1 bath— sq ft

770 S Magnolia Ave Unit 12, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property at 325 Parkett Ln Unit 03, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,695/mo

1 bed1 bath— sq ft

325 Parkett Ln Unit 03, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property at 321 Chambers St Unit 18, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,695/mo

1 bed1 bath— sq ft

321 Chambers St Unit 18, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property at Ranchouse Apartments - 1233 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 1-3 bed, 1-2 bath, [object Object]

$1,725+/mo

1-3 bed1-2 bath— sq ft

Ranchouse Apartments

| 1233 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at Terre at Lexi - 328 S 1st St, El Cajon, CA, 92019, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,736+/mo

1 bed1 bath697 sq ft

Terre at Lexi

| 328 S 1st St, El Cajon, CA 92019

Property at Terre at Madison - 422 Shady Ln, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 1-3 bed, 1-2 bath, [object Object]

$1,746+/mo

1-3 bed1-2 bath600-1,200 sq ft

Terre at Madison

| 422 Shady Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at Palm Garden Apartments - 791 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 1-3 bed, 1-2 bath, [object Object]

$1,750+/mo

1-3 bed1-2 bath729-1,014 sq ft

Palm Garden Apartments

| 791 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at Cypress Gardens - 260 W Cypress Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,750/mo

1 bed1 bath— sq ft

Cypress Gardens

| 260 W Cypress Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property at Trade Winds Apartments - 163 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 1-2 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,750+/mo

1-2 bed1 bath574-758 sq ft

Trade Winds Apartments

| 163 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property at Four Winds Apartments - 1072 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 1-2 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,750+/mo

1-2 bed1 bath560-770 sq ft

Four Winds Apartments

| 1072 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at Palm Estates Apartments - 314 Wisconsin Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,750+/mo

1 bed1 bath550 sq ft

Palm Estates Apartments

| 314 Wisconsin Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property at Terre at Copley - 275 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 1-2 bed, 1-1.5 bath, [object Object]

$1,751+/mo

1-2 bed1-1.5 bath625-800 sq ft

Terre at Copley

| 275 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property at Terre at 989 Peach - 989 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 1-2 bed, 1-2 bath, [object Object]

$1,773+/mo

1-2 bed1-2 bath650-935 sq ft

Terre at 989 Peach

| 989 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at Oak Valley Apartments - 1037 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 1-2 bed, 1-1.5 bath, [object Object]

$1,785+/mo

1-2 bed1-1.5 bath610-816 sq ft

Oak Valley Apartments

| 1037 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property at Terre at Bostonia - 1294 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 1-2 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,787+/mo

1-2 bed1 bath650-850 sq ft

Terre at Bostonia

| 1294 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at Terre at E Park - 437 E Park Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,788+/mo

1 bed1 bath560-600 sq ft

Terre at E Park

| 437 E Park Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property at Terre at Sandalwood - 708 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,792+/mo

1 bed1 bath647 sq ft

Terre at Sandalwood

| 708 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at Mollison Gardens - 150 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 1-2 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,795+/mo

1-2 bed1 bath515-800 sq ft

Mollison Gardens

| 150 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property at Oakdale Gardens - 1343 Oakdale Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 1-2 bed, 1-2 bath, [object Object]

$1,795+/mo

1-2 bed1-2 bath650-900 sq ft

Oakdale Gardens

| 1343 Oakdale Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at Welcome to Vista del Sol Apartments - 1038 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,795/mo

1 bed1 bath550 sq ft

Welcome to Vista del Sol Apartments

| 1038 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property at Fletcher Valley - 8328 Fanita Dr, Santee, CA, 92071, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,795/mo

1 bed1 bath600 sq ft

Fletcher Valley

| 8328 Fanita Dr, Santee, CA 92071

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