How expensive is it to rent an apartment in El Cajon, CA?

The median El Cajon, CA rent is $2,100 which is above the national median rent of $1,469. In addition to the rent cost, you need to also account for costs of basic utilities consisting of water, garbage, electric and natural gas. Check with your local El Cajon utilities for estimates.

How many Apartments are available now in El Cajon, CA?

There are currently 915 apartments for rent on the Zillow platform in El Cajon, which fluctuated 0% over the past 30-days.

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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.

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.

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$2,100
2 beds, 2 baths | 1 unit available
716 Ballantyne St
Apt building in El Cajon, CA
$1,650
1 bed, 1 bath
279 S Mollison Ave
Townhouse in El Cajon, CA
$1,545
1 bed, 1 bath
(Undisclosed Address)
Condo in El Cajon, CA
$3,495
3 beds, 2.5 baths | 1 unit available
431 Van Houten Ave
Apt building in El Cajon, CA
$2,250
2 beds, 2 baths
550 Graves Ave #10
Condo in El Cajon, CA
$1,960
2 beds, 1 bath
181 Ballantyne St #14
Condo in El Cajon, CA
$2,050
2 beds, 2 baths | 1 unit available
725 Franklin Ave
Apt building in El Cajon, CA
$1,995 - $2,045
2 beds, 1 bath | 3 units available
930-954 Coleen Ct
Apt building in El Cajon, CA
$15k
4 beds, 3 baths
1286 Rippey St
House in El Cajon, CA
$4,200
4 beds, 2 baths
1677 Sandos St
House in El Cajon, CA
$2,100
2 beds, 1 bath
510 S Johnson Ave
House in El Cajon, CA
$2,100 - $2,195
2 beds, 2 baths | 2 units available
1286 N Mollison Ave
Apt building in El Cajon, CA
$1,745
1 bed, 1 bath | 1 unit available
1018 E Lexington Ave
Apt building in El Cajon, CA
$2,200
2 beds, 1 bath
720 Chamberlain Ave
House in El Cajon, CA
$950
1 bed
1730 Vista Del Valle Blvd #2
Condo in El Cajon, CA
$1,995
1 bed, 1 bath | 1 unit available
10610 Quail Canyon Rd
Apt building in El Cajon, CA
$3,100
3 beds, 2 baths
1132 Old Mountain View Rd
House in El Cajon, CA
$3,800
4 beds, 2.5 baths
13746 Gateway View Dr
House in El Cajon, CA
$2,600
2 beds, 2 baths
1262 Marline Ave
House in El Cajon, CA
$1,525
1 bed, 1 bath
La Quinta
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$2,395
2 beds, 2 baths
351 S Lincoln Ave
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$1,745 - $1,795
1 bed, 1 bath
Summit Park
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$1,650
1 bed, 1 bath | 1 unit available
Magnolia Gardens Apartments
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$1,725 - $1,755
1 bed, 1 bath
Parkside Apartments
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$2,395
2 beds, 2 baths
Fletcher Meadows
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$1,545 - $1,725
Studio - 1 beds | 2 units available
Vista Pines
Apt building in El Cajon, CA
$1,395 - $1,445
Studio, 1 bath | 3 units available
Vista Palms
Apt building in El Cajon, CA
$1,625
Studio, 1 bath | 1 unit available
Orlando Woods Apartments
Apt building in El Cajon, CA
$1,695 - $2,100
1 - 2 beds | 3 units available
Casa Tierra Apartments
Apt building in El Cajon, CA
$1,625 - $1,995
1 - 2 beds | 2 units available
Marquis Apartments | Comfortable Living in El Cajon!
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716 Ballantyne St

279 S Mollison Ave

(Undisclosed Address)

431 Van Houten Ave

550 Graves Ave #10

181 Ballantyne St #14

725 Franklin Ave

930-954 Coleen Ct

1286 Rippey St

1677 Sandos St

510 S Johnson Ave

1286 N Mollison Ave

1018 E Lexington Ave

720 Chamberlain Ave

1730 Vista Del Valle Blvd #2

10610 Quail Canyon Rd

1132 Old Mountain View Rd

13746 Gateway View Dr

1262 Marline Ave

La Quinta

351 S Lincoln Ave

Summit Park

Magnolia Gardens Apartments

Parkside Apartments

Fletcher Meadows

Vista Pines

Vista Palms

Orlando Woods Apartments

Casa Tierra Apartments

Marquis Apartments | Comfortable Living in El Cajon!

Valle at Canyon

Valle at 9209 Kenwood

Calavo

Casa De Helix Apartments

Vela Santee Apartments

The Carlton Ridge Apartments

Sycamore Apartments

Arbors Apartments

Terre at Lakeside

Stone Ridge Apartments

Woodside Apartments

Wintercrest Village Apartments

Hillside Terrace

Serra Grove Apartments

Kelvin

Pacific Daytona

Veranda La Mesa

Park Villas La Mesa

Rising Sun Apartments

Park Grossmont