Cheap apartments for rent in El Cajon, CA

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ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Apartment for Rent in El Cajon:
$750 off first months rent!! Welcome to our apartment community in El Cajon, CA! Our property offers convenient onsite laundry facilities and an onsite manager to assist with any needs that may arise.

$1,695/mo

1 bed1 bath700 sq ft

802 Franklin Ave Unit 808, El Cajon, CA 92020

Pets welcome • Parking

$500 OFF

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Apartment for Rent in El Cajon:
Welcome to Bella Vista Apartments, our Affordable Housing, gated community. Discover the allure of our stunning two-bedroom/one-bathroom apartments, each boasting 700 square feet of meticulously desig

$1,700/mo

2 beds1 bath700 sq ft

Bella Vista Apartments

| 545 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

4 units available • Very walkable • Some transit

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Apartment for Rent in El Cajon:
Modern 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom ground-floor apartment available October 15th, in a quiet, well-maintained community. This fully renovated unit features luxury vinyl plank throughout, quartz countertops.

$1,700/mo

1 bed1 bath500 sq ft

840 S Orange Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Pets welcome • Laundry in unit • Dishwasher

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Apartment for Rent in El Cajon:
The Ranchouse Apartments offers beautiful 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments in close proximity to major shopping, public transportation, and easy access to Interstate 8. The property offers a large inter

1 bd: $1,725

2 bd: $2,195 • 3 bd: $2,695

Ranchouse Apartments

| 1233 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Cats welcome • Dishwasher

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Apartment for Rent in El Cajon:
Kitchen Amenities: -Stainless Steel Appliances -Range/Oven -Microwave -Dishwasher -Refrigerator More Amenities -A/C -Ceiling Fans -Quartz Countertops -Vinyl wood flooring Exterior features -Washer &

1 bd: $1,750

2 bd: $2,150 • 3 bd: $2,450

Palm Garden Apartments

| 791 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

6 units available • Dishwasher • Somewhat walkable

3D WALKTHROUGH

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Apartment for Rent in El Cajon:
Tradewinds is located on Ballantyne Street in El Cajon. Our community provides a retreat for our residents to call home, with our well maintained landscape and a sparkling pool. Residents can also enj

$1,750/mo

1 bed1 bath574 sq ft

Trade Winds Apartments

| 163 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020

1 unit available • A/C • Dishwasher

Property at Sandalwood Apartments - 700 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 1-2 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,750+/mo

1-2 bed1 bath800 sq ft

Sandalwood Apartments

| 700 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at The Timbers Apartments - 1110-1140 Petree St, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 1-2 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,750+/mo

1-2 bed1 bath594-912 sq ft

The Timbers Apartments

| 1110-1140 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020

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

$1,778+/mo

1-2 bed1 bath650-850 sq ft

Terre at Bostonia

| 1294 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

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

$1,780+/mo

1-2 bed1-2 bath650-1,040 sq ft

Terre at 989 Peach

| 989 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at Terre at E Park - 437 E Park Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 0-2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,783+/mo

0-2 beds1 bath400-735 sq ft

Terre at E Park

| 437 E Park Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

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 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

Vista del Sol Apartments

| 1038 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property at 1115 Sumner Ave Unit 7, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,795/mo

1 bed1 bath535 sq ft

1115 Sumner Ave Unit 7, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at Villa Capri Apartments - 233 Shady Ln, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 1-2 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,795+/mo

1-2 bed1 bath650-825 sq ft

Villa Capri Apartments

| 233 Shady Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at 414 S Lincoln Ave Unit 02, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,795/mo

1 bed1 bath600 sq ft

414 S Lincoln Ave Unit 02, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property at 943 E Madison Ave Unit 945, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,799/mo

2 beds1 bath787 sq ft

943 E Madison Ave Unit 945, 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]

$1,800+/mo

1-2 bed1-1.5 bath610-816 sq ft

Oak Valley Apartments

| 1037 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property at 148 Taft Ave Unit 6, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,800/mo

2 beds1 bath875 sq ft

148 Taft Ave Unit 6, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property at 1480-1520 Petree St Unit 625, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,804/mo

1 bed1 bath594 sq ft

1480-1520 Petree St Unit 625, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property at Terre at Mollison - 233 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 1-2 bed, 1-2 bath, [object Object]

$1,818+/mo

1-2 bed1-2 bath687-1,000 sq ft

Terre at Mollison

| 233 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at Bradley Arms - 310 E Bradley Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 1-2 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,825+/mo

1-2 bed1 bath566-763 sq ft

Bradley Arms

| 310 E Bradley Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at Anniversary Apartments - 377 Shady Ln, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,825/mo

1 bed1 bath— sq ft

Anniversary Apartments

| 377 Shady Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at The Majestic Apartments - 505 W Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 1-2 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,825+/mo

1-2 bed1 bath— sq ft

The Majestic Apartments

| 505 W Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property at 336 Claydelle Ave Unit 336-07, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,825/mo

2 beds1 bath800 sq ft

336 Claydelle Ave Unit 336-07, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property at Terre at 1037 Peach - 1037 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,827+/mo

1 bed1 bath560 sq ft

Terre at 1037 Peach

| 1037 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at The Madison - 1360 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 1-2 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,832+/mo

1-2 bed1 bath450-650 sq ft

The Madison

| 1360 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at Terre at Madison - 1241 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 1-3 bed, 1-2 bath, [object Object]

$1,835+/mo

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

Terre at Madison

| 1241 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at 1480-1520 Petree St Unit 600, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,839/mo

1 bed1 bath594 sq ft

1480-1520 Petree St Unit 600, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property at Cobblestone Park Apartments - 1535 Granite Hills Dr, El Cajon, CA, 92019, 1-2 bed, 1-2 bath, [object Object]

$1,850+/mo

1-2 bed1-2 bath560-825 sq ft

Cobblestone Park Apartments

| 1535 Granite Hills Dr, El Cajon, CA 92019

Property at Terre at Sandalwood - 708 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 1-2 bed, 1-2 bath, [object Object]

$1,862+/mo

1-2 bed1-2 bath647-890 sq ft

Terre at Sandalwood

| 708 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at Terre at Wells - 304 N 1st St, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,870+/mo

2 beds1 bath769-837 sq ft

Terre at Wells

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

Property at Campo Verde - 1113 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 1-2 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,875+/mo

1-2 bed1 bath600-850 sq ft

Campo Verde

| 1113 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at Terre at S Lincoln - 415 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 1-2 bed, 1-2 bath, [object Object]

$1,894+/mo

1-2 bed1-2 bath609-889 sq ft

Terre at S Lincoln

| 415 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property at Pepper Creek - 1475 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,895/mo

1 bed1 bath620 sq ft

Pepper Creek

| 1475 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at Rosewood Villas - 1039 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,895/mo

2 beds1 bath700 sq ft

Rosewood Villas

| 1039 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at The Bend on Ballantyne - 294 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 1-2 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,895+/mo

1-2 bed1 bath600-800 sq ft

The Bend on Ballantyne

| 294 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property at 217 Orlando St Unit 235, El Cajon, CA, 92021, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,895/mo

2 beds1 bath750 sq ft

217 Orlando St Unit 235, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property at 1043 S Sunshine Ave Unit 02, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,895/mo

2 beds1 bath800 sq ft

1043 S Sunshine Ave Unit 02, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property at 420-470 Jamacha Rd Unit 470-K, El Cajon, CA, 92019, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$1,899/mo

2 beds1 bath925 sq ft

420-470 Jamacha Rd Unit 470-K, El Cajon, CA 92019

Property at Tribeca on Mollison - 520 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020, 1-2 bed, 1-2 bath, [object Object]

$1,900+/mo

1-2 bed1-2 bath735-864 sq ft

Tribeca on Mollison

| 520 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

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