Affordable Houses for Rent in El Cajon, CA from $1,600

557 Roberta Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,600
1 bed · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
557 Roberta AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
Highline Trl, El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,640
Studio · 1 bath · 550 sq ft
El Cajon, CAEl Cajon, CA 92021
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W Noakes St, El Cajon, CA 92019
$1,700
1 bed · 1 bath · 240 sq ft
El Cajon, CAEl Cajon, CA 92019
328 W Cypress Ave W, El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,900
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
328 W Cypress Ave WEl Cajon, CA 92020
1135 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019
$1,995
2 beds · 1 bath · 900 sq ft
1135 E Lexington AveEl Cajon, CA 92019
516 Claydelle Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,995
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
516 Claydelle AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
1261 Victor St, El Cajon, CA 92021
$2,095
2 beds · 2 baths · 690 sq ft
1261 Victor StEl Cajon, CA 92021
14690 Lazy Dog Way, El Cajon, CA 92021
$2,100
2 beds · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
14690 Lazy Dog WayEl Cajon, CA 92021
1766 Treseder Cir, El Cajon, CA 92019
$2,150
1 bed · 1 bath · 475 sq ft
1766 Treseder CirEl Cajon, CA 92019
1780 Jaime Lynn Ln, El Cajon, CA 92019
$2,195
1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
1780 Jaime Lynn LnEl Cajon, CA 92019
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1100-1154 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
$2,195
2 beds · 1 bath · 750 sq ft
1100-1154 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
1207-9 Lyons Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021
$2,495
2 beds · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
1207-9 Lyons LnEl Cajon, CA 92021
9335 Chimney Rock Ln #1, El Cajon, CA 92021
$2,500
2 beds · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
9335 Chimney Rock LnEl Cajon, CA 92021
1262 Marline Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
$2,600
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,000 sq ft
1262 Marline AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
264 Richardson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
$2,650
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,200 sq ft
264 Richardson AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
1413 Flag Ln #1413, El Cajon, CA 92021
$2,900
2 beds · 2 baths · 600 sq ft
1413 Flag LnEl Cajon, CA 92021
4980 La Cresta Rd, El Cajon, CA 92021
$3,250
3 beds · 1 bath · 1,400 sq ft
4980 La Cresta RdEl Cajon, CA 92021
1095 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
$3,300
3 beds · 1 bath · 1,028 sq ft
1095 S Magnolia AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
904 Lemon Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
$3,300
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,010 sq ft
904 Lemon AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
Vista Sierra Dr, El Cajon, CA 92019
$3,400
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,200 sq ft
El Cajon, CAEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Dewitt Ct, El Cajon, CA 92020
$3,499
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,258 sq ft
El Cajon, CAEl Cajon, CA 92020
15504 Hawley Pl, El Cajon, CA 92021
$3,500
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,450 sq ft
15504 Hawley PlEl Cajon, CA 92021
770 S Sunshine Ave S, El Cajon, CA 92020
$3,500
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,008 sq ft
770 S Sunshine Ave SEl Cajon, CA 92020
14351 Ruis Rd, El Cajon, CA 92021
$3,500
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,300 sq ft
14351 Ruis RdEl Cajon, CA 92021
1494 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021
$3,500
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,400 sq ft
1494 Greenfield DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
1078 Cosmo Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019
$3,500
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
1078 Cosmo AveEl Cajon, CA 92019
Melrose Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021
$3,500
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
El Cajon, CAEl Cajon, CA 92021
1584 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021
$3,500
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,302 sq ft
1584 Greenfield DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
1577 Greencrest Ct, El Cajon, CA 92019
$3,500
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,152 sq ft
1577 Greencrest CtEl Cajon, CA 92019
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859 W Renette Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
$3,500
3 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,350 sq ft
859 W Renette AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
602 E Chase Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
$3,500
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,200 sq ft
602 E Chase AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
152 Danner Pl, El Cajon, CA 92020
$3,600
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,303 sq ft
152 Danner PlEl Cajon, CA 92020
692 Ronald Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
$3,700
3 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,685 sq ft
692 Ronald WayEl Cajon, CA 92020
1327 N 1st St, El Cajon, CA 92021
$3,700
3 beds · 2 baths
1327 N 1st StEl Cajon, CA 92021
1112 Lemon Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
$3,700
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,200 sq ft
1112 Lemon AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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10009 Bon Vue Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021
$3,700
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,170 sq ft
10009 Bon Vue DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
5150 Dehesa Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019
$3,750
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,600 sq ft
5150 Dehesa RdEl Cajon, CA 92019
501 Farragut Cir, El Cajon, CA 92020
$3,900
3 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,400 sq ft
501 Farragut CirEl Cajon, CA 92020
644 Farview St, El Cajon, CA 92021
$3,900
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,248 sq ft
644 Farview StEl Cajon, CA 92021
1956 Avocado Ranch Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019
$3,950
3 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,200 sq ft
1956 Avocado Ranch RdEl Cajon, CA 92019

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Frequently asked questions

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

There are currently 74 cheaper houses available for rent.

What does "Cheap" mean for rental homes in El Cajon, CA?

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

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

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

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" rental home?

Single family homeowners or property managers can be easier to negotiate rental terms with than larger multi-tenant buildings. Here are a couple things that you can discuss to potentially drop monthly rental costs:

Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent
Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent
Educate yourself regarding the housing 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.