Affordable Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA from $1,250

14830 Olde Highway 80, El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,250/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 250 sq ft
14830 Olde Highway 80El Cajon, CA 92021
15927 Olde Hwy, El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,295/mo
Studio · 1 bath
15927 Olde HwyEl Cajon, CA 92021
Call(858) 667-7145
795 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,300/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 250 sq ft
795 El Cajon BlvdEl Cajon, CA 92020
Vista Oaks, El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,425/mo
Studio · 7 units available
Vista OaksEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Call(619) 775-1956
Vista Palms, El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,445/mo
Studio · 4 units available
Vista PalmsEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Leslie Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,499/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
Leslie RdEl Cajon, CA 92020
1160 E Lexington Ave E #14, El Cajon, CA 92019
$1,500/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 420 sq ft
1160 E Lexington Ave E #14El Cajon, CA 92019
La Quinta, El Cajon, CA 92019
$1,525/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
La QuintaEl Cajon, CA 92019
1 Month Free
Vista Pines, El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,545+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 4 units available
Vista PinesEl Cajon, CA 92021
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1141 Victor Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,550/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
1141 Victor AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
169 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,595/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
169 E Main StEl Cajon, CA 92020
Oakdale Gardens, El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,595+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 2 units available
Oakdale GardensEl Cajon, CA 92021
1801 Carob Tree Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,595/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 435 sq ft
1801 Carob Tree LnEl Cajon, CA 92021
260 Lloyd St #7, El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,595/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 550 sq ft
260 Lloyd St #7El Cajon, CA 92021View units
922 S Sunshine Ave S #S, El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,625/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 673 sq ft
922 S Sunshine Ave S #SEl Cajon, CA 92020
Mark IX Apartments, El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,625/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Mark IX ApartmentsEl Cajon, CA 92020
Cypress Gardens, El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,625+ /mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Cypress GardensEl Cajon, CA 92020
198 Highline Trl, El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,640/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 550 sq ft
198 Highline TrlEl Cajon, CA 92021
Terre at E Park, El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,642+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 9 units available
Terre at E ParkEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Westbrook Manor, El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,649+ /mo
1 bed · 4 units available
Westbrook ManorEl Cajon, CA 92021
279 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,650/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 570 sq ft
279 S Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
297 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,650/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
297 S Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
285 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,650/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
285 S Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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$1,650+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 4 units available
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Madison Court Apartments, El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,695+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 5 units available
Madison Court ApartmentsEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Vista del Sol Apartments, El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,695+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 6 units available
Vista del Sol ApartmentsEl Cajon, CA 92020
Ranchouse Apartments, El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,695+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 3 units available
Ranchouse ApartmentsEl Cajon, CA 92021
1 Month Free
254-280 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,695+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 2 units available
254-280 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
Anniversary Apartments, El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,695/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Anniversary ApartmentsEl Cajon, CA 92021
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830 Broadway #27, El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,695/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 690 sq ft
830 Broadway #27El Cajon, CA 92021
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633 E Park Cielo Apartments On Park, El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,695/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
633 E Park Cielo Apartments On ParkEl Cajon, CA 92020
716 Broadway #23, El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,695/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
716 Broadway #23El Cajon, CA 92021View units
Colonial Gardens, El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,695+ /mo
1 bed · 5 units available
Colonial GardensEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Ballantyne Manor!, El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,695/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
Ballantyne Manor!El Cajon, CA 92020
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Casa De Luna, El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,695/mo
1 bed · 3 units available
Casa De LunaEl Cajon, CA 92020
Price Drop
Greentree Apartments, El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,695+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 6 units available
Greentree ApartmentsEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Lincoln Greens, El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,695+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 5 units available
Lincoln GreensEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Northwinds Apartments, El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,695/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
Northwinds ApartmentsEl Cajon, CA 92021
Regency Park, El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,695/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
Regency ParkEl Cajon, CA 92020
Shannon Arms, El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,695/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Shannon ArmsEl Cajon, CA 92020
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El Cajon Snapshot

Frequently asked questions

How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in El Cajon, CA?

There are 824 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in El Cajon, CA?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within El Cajon. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap Apartments in El Cajon, CA?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for El Cajon. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including:

Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent
Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent
Ask about becoming an onsite property manager
Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in El Cajon. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

About El Cajon

Area Information

El Cajon is a Southern California suburban city, conveniently located 15 miles east of San Diego. A quick hop to San Diego offers the glories of the San Diego Bay, as well as major attractions, including the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park. Coronado Beach, part of an island near San Diego, is 30 minutes away and offers sun, surf and sand in a relaxing atmosphere. Birdwatching and hiking at the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge is just an 8-mile drive. For a more involved nature experience, camping facilities at the Cleveland National Forest are less than 30 miles away. LEGOLand is only 40 miles away, which barely gives kids time to ask, 'Are we there yet?' The border of Mexico is just a 30-minute drive, so an international day trip or weekend getaway is easy when you rent in El Cajon. Apartments for rent in El Cajon give you access to a centrally-located transit center. Bus lines take you all around the city and greater San Diego County. Additionally, a trolley line serves the city and San Diego, all the way to the Mexican border. Downtown El Cajon features a variety of shops and restaurants, as well as special events for the family.

Renting in El Cajon, CA

El Cajon's rents are drastically lower than San Diego County as a whole. Commuters and those looking for a good deal in the county are drawn to the area. While there is still quite a bit of competition for housing, your odds of finding something you love here are better than in communities closer to the coast.

Tourist attractions

Taylor Guitars: Music fans will enjoy the factory tour and might even find a great deal on a new instrument.
Air Group One Museum: This Air Force museum offers flights in a World War II Warbird over the beautiful San Diego Bay.
Wieghorst Western Heritage Center: The center showcases the beautiful Western-themed paintings of Olaf Wieghorst.
Oktoberfest: A festival celebrating German culture, food and beer.