- Vista Cottages, El Cajon, CA 92019$2,995/mo2 beds · 2 units availableVista CottagesEl Cajon, CA 92019
- 669 Dorothy St #2, El Cajon, CA 92019$2,850/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 850 sq ft669 Dorothy St #2El Cajon, CA 92019View units
- 1022 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021$2,195/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 950 sq ft1022 Peach AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 499 E Park Ave #499, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,195/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 950 sq ft499 E Park Ave #499El Cajon, CA 92020
- 569 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021$3,000/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,120 sq ft569 Greenfield DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 1160 E Lexington Ave E #24, El Cajon, CA 92019$1,700/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 574 sq ft1160 E Lexington Ave E #24El Cajon, CA 92019Special Offer
- 300 Roanoke Rd #10, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,650/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 900 sq ft300 Roanoke Rd #10El Cajon, CA 92020
- 543 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,995/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 825 sq ft543 S Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 255 S 2nd St S #17, El Cajon, CA 92019$3,000/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,065 sq ft255 S 2nd St S #17El Cajon, CA 92019
- 1139 Sumner Ave #6, El Cajon, CA 92021$3,200/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,100 sq ft1139 Sumner Ave #6El Cajon, CA 92021
- 14265 Rios Canyon Rd, El Cajon, CA 92021$3,100/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,100 sq ft14265 Rios Canyon RdEl Cajon, CA 92021Special Offer
- 1000 Estes St #8, El Cajon, CA 92020$3,200/mo3 beds · 3 baths · 1,298 sq ft1000 Estes St #8El Cajon, CA 92020$400 Off
- 477 Taft Ave #1, El Cajon, CA 92020$4,050/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 685 sq ft477 Taft Ave #1El Cajon, CA 92020
- 469 Taft Ave #1, El Cajon, CA 92020$4,100/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 700 sq ft469 Taft Ave #1El Cajon, CA 92020
- 1001 S Sunshine Ave #E, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,400/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 870 sq ft1001 S Sunshine Ave #EEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 475 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020$3,100/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 550 sq ft475 Taft AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 343 Claydelle Ave #C, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,500/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 900 sq ft343 Claydelle Ave #CEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 196 W Park Ave W #1, El Cajon, CA 92020$3,385/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,067 sq ft196 W Park Ave W #1El Cajon, CA 92020
- 589 N Johnson Ave N #244, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,400/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 896 sq ft589 N Johnson Ave N #244El Cajon, CA 92020
- 1080 E Madison Ave #1080, El Cajon, CA 92021$2,800/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 720 sq ft1080 E Madison Ave #1080El Cajon, CA 92021
- 1476 Naranca Ave #A, El Cajon, CA 92021$2,000/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft1476 Naranca Ave #AEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 1242 Lyons Ln #B, El Cajon, CA 92021$2,625/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 720 sq ft1242 Lyons Ln #BEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 1536 Luke Ln #1, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,500/mo4 beds · 4 baths · 1,825 sq ft1536 Luke Ln #1El Cajon, CA 92021
- 2362 Needham Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,895/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft2362 Needham RdEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 792 Avocado Ave #43, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,150/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 798 sq ft792 Avocado Ave #43El Cajon, CA 92020
- 1141 Victor Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,550/moStudio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft1141 Victor AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 795 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,300/moStudio · 1 bath · 250 sq ft795 El Cajon BlvdEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 11402 Via Rancho San Diego #3-EL, El Cajon, CA 92019$3,500/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,216 sq ft11402 Via Rancho San Diego #3-ELEl Cajon, CA 92019
- 620 Hillsview Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,800/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 200 sq ft620 Hillsview RdEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 895 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019$3,500/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,014 sq ft895 Jamacha RdEl Cajon, CA 92019
- 425 Millar Ave #A, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,100/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 840 sq ft425 Millar Ave #AEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 1257-67 Bates Ln #1257, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,800/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 500 sq ft1257-67 Bates Ln #1257El Cajon, CA 92021
- 1490 Naranca Ave #5, El Cajon, CA 92021$2,450/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 824 sq ft1490 Naranca Ave #5El Cajon, CA 92021
- 1002 N Mollison Ave #H11, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,899/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 740 sq ft1002 N Mollison Ave #H11El Cajon, CA 92021
- S Orange Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,750/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ftS Orange AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 580 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,800/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 610 sq ft580 Graves AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Frequently asked questions
What does FRBO mean?
FRBO is an acronym for "For Rent by Owner." This means that the private landlord acts as the property manager and is the individual that a renter would work with directly for renting their apartment or condo.
How many private landlord rental apartments and condos are available in El Cajon, CA?
There are currently 48 private landlord apartment and condo rentals in the El Cajon area.
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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.
