- 1503 Mosaic Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,500/mo1 bed · 1 bath1503 Mosaic AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 11959 Fuerte Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,300/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft11959 Fuerte DrEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 8021 Royal Gardens Pl, El Cajon, CA 92021$3,795/mo4 beds · 2 baths · 1,503 sq ft8021 Royal Gardens PlEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 580 Tilling Way #580, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,800/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 813 sq ft580 Tilling Way #580El Cajon, CA 92020
- N 1st St, El Cajon, CA 92021$3,500/mo3 beds · 1 bath · 1,450 sq ftEl Cajon, CAEl Cajon, CA 92021

- 362 Richfield Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020$3,395/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,100 sq ft362 Richfield AveEl Cajon, CA 92020

- 363 Van Houten Ave #F, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,400/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 974 sq ft363 Van Houten Ave #FEl Cajon, CA 92020

- 365 Wisconsin Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,750/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 725 sq ft365 Wisconsin AveEl Cajon, CA 92020

- 1423 Graves Ave #255, El Cajon, CA 92021$2,400/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 801 sq ft1423 Graves Ave #255El Cajon, CA 92021
- 11580 Fury Ln #159, El Cajon, CA 92019$2,750/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 970 sq ft11580 Fury Ln #159El Cajon, CA 92019

- Coldstream Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020$4,000/mo4 beds · 2 baths · 1,803 sq ftEl Cajon, CAEl Cajon, CA 92020

- 471 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,700/mo2 beds · 1.5 baths · 925 sq ft471 Ballantyne StEl Cajon, CA 92020

- 263 Millar Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,000/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 885 sq ft263 Millar AveEl Cajon, CA 92020

- 792 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,200/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 789 sq ft792 Avocado AveEl Cajon, CA 92020

- 11356 Via Rancho San Diego E #EL, El Cajon, CA 92019$3,100/mo2 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,258 sq ft11356 Via Rancho San Diego E #ELEl Cajon, CA 92019

- 1242 Persimmon Ave #5, El Cajon, CA 92021$3,600/mo4 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,510 sq ft1242 Persimmon Ave #5El Cajon, CA 92021

- 755 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,695/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 975 sq ft755 S Anza StEl Cajon, CA 92020

- 941 Merritt Ct, El Cajon, CA 92020$3,200/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 630 sq ft941 Merritt CtEl Cajon, CA 92020

- 908 S Sunshine Ave #5, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,500/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 850 sq ft908 S Sunshine Ave #5El Cajon, CA 92020

- 360 W Cypress St, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,750/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft360 W Cypress StEl Cajon, CA 92020

- 1583 Soma Pl, El Cajon, CA 92021$5,200/mo5 beds · 3 baths · 2,304 sq ft1583 Soma PlEl Cajon, CA 92021

- 376 Orlando St #386, El Cajon, CA 92021$2,150/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 650 sq ft376 Orlando St #386El Cajon, CA 92021

- S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020$3,495/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 950 sq ftEl Cajon, CAEl Cajon, CA 92020

- 458 Ballantyne St #2, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,150/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 760 sq ft458 Ballantyne St #2El Cajon, CA 92020

- 457 E Bradley Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,895/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft457 E Bradley AveEl Cajon, CA 92021

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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.

















