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.

800 N Mollison Ave

14265 Rios Canyon Rd

453 Graves Ave #18

1207-9 Lyons Ln

1170 Decker St #E

757 Carlow Way

1561 Rebecca Ln

345 Dahlia Way

1113 Flamingo Ave

11582 Fury Ln #118

766 Granite Hills Cir

1171 Marline Ave #92021

954 Teatro Cir #F

447 S Lincoln Ave

1430 Diamond Ln

1825 Teton Pass St

Oakdale Apartments (Village Palm Apartments)

12191 Cuyamaca College Dr E

1704 Broadway

1217 Pearlbush Ct

13893 Pinkard Way #84

547 Hart Dr #3

1321 Greenfield Dr #8

569 S Mollison Ave S #E

(Undisclosed Address)

1653 Vista Del Valle Blvd

(Undisclosed Address)

1886 Wedgemere Rd

12039 Calle De Leon #21-EL

746 Carlow Way