What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in El Cajon, CA?

The average rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA is $2,591. In general, rentals in central or high-demand neighborhoods cost more than those farther from downtown.

How big is a typical 3-bedroom in El Cajon, CA?

The average size of a 3-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA is 1,049 square feet, though layouts vary by building and location.

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3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in El Cajon CA

67 Rentals Available

Park Pointe

2450 Hilton Head Pl, El Cajon, CA 92019
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3 Beds

$3,520+

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3 Beds

$3,504+

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Parkway Club

1237-1237 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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3 Beds

$2,957+

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Villa Toscana

1451 Brabham St, El Cajon, CA 92019
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3 Beds

$3,325

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Forest Park at Fletcher Hills

1210-1250 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
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Navajo Bluffs

6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119
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Grossmont Bluffs

5711 Water St, La Mesa, CA 91942
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3 Beds

$3,400

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Terre at Madison

1241 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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3 Beds

$2,924+

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Terre at Lexi

1041 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
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3 Beds

$2,851

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Shannonwoods Townhomes

8031 Winter Gardens Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92021
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3 Beds

$2,895

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Terre at 989 Peach

989 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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3 Beds

$2,962+

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Parc One

320 Town Center Pky, Santee, CA 92071
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3 Beds

$4,190+

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3 Beds

$4,174+
Warren Bostonia Townhomes

1234-1242 N 1st St, El Cajon, CA 92021

3 Beds

$2,850+
Terre at E Bradley

360 E Bradley Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

3 Beds

$2,874+
Garden Park

360 N 1st St, El Cajon, CA 92021

3 Beds

$2,495+
Villa Capri Apartment *$500 Off*

233 Shady Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021

3 Beds

$2,495

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Greenfield Meadows

992-1000 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021

3 Beds

$2,765
Canyon Springs Townhome Apartments

2000 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021

3 Beds

$2,995+
Terre at Mollison

233 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

3 Beds

Call for Rent
Ranchouse Apartments *$500 Off*

1233 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

3 Beds

$2,495
Camerons Mobile Estates

8712 N Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA 92071

3 Beds

Call for Rent
Greystone Ridge Townhomes

8777 Graves Ave, Santee, CA 92071

3 Beds

$2,700+
1261 Victor St

1261 Victor St, El Cajon, CA 92021

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$2,795
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3 Beds, 2 Baths, 875 sq ft
3 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 1,194 sq ft

$4,100

1219 Denver Ln Unit SI ID1465013P

1219 Denver Ln Unit SI ID1465013P, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 900 sq ft

$2,639

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2 Beds, 1 Bath, 900 sq ft

$2,623

Unit 2189 at Park Pointe

2450 Hilton Head Pl, El Cajon, CA 92019
3 Beds

$3,250

House for Rent

8124 Melrose Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021
3 Beds

$3,600

House for Rent

916 Teatro Cir, El Cajon, CA 92021
3 Beds

$4,000

House for Rent

1743 La Cresta Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92021
3 Beds, 1 Bath, 926 sq ft

$3,250

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8120 Melrose Ln

8120 Melrose Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 900 sq ft

$2,470

Unit 0906 at Parkway Club

1237-1237 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,692 sq ft

$5,095

3002 Palm Vista Ct

3002 Palm Vista Ct, El Cajon, CA 92019
3 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 2,032 sq ft

$6,500

1795 Garrison Way

1795 Garrison Way, El Cajon, CA 92019
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,368 sq ft

$4,000

1743 La Cresta Blvd

1743 La Cresta Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92021
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,359 sq ft

$4,500

4849 Avocado Blvd

4849 Avocado Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020
$3,500

Condo for Rent

3259 Dehesa Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019

3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 1,600 sq ft
$2,805

Unit Unit 0115 at Villa Toscana
1451 Brabham St, El Cajon, CA 92019

2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,145 sq ft
$2,995

Townhome for Rent

314 Sun Ct, El Cajon, CA 92021

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,035 sq ft
$3,650

House for Rent

347 Provo St, El Cajon, CA 92019

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,050 sq ft
$2,495

Condo for Rent

572 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020

3 Beds | 1 Bath | 875 sq ft
$3,300

House for Rent

759 W Chase Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,220 sq ft
$3,600

House for Rent

5790 Severin Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,481 sq ft
$2,398

Unit 1210-268 at Forest Park at Fletcher Hills
1210-1250 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020

2 Beds | 1 Bath | 912 sq ft
$1,909
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Studio, 1 Bath, 450 sq ft

$1,893

Unit 95-01 at Navajo Bluffs
6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119

Studio | 1 Bath | 450 sq ft
$2,585

Unit Unit 40 at Grossmont Bluffs
5711 Water St, La Mesa, CA 91942

2 Beds | 1 Bath | 875 sq ft

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3 Bedroom El Cajon, CA Apartments for Rent

Find 67 three-bedroom apartments for rent in El Cajon, CA on Apartments.com. Whether you’re carving out a quiet home office, setting up a guest bedroom, or hosting friends for dinner, these homes give you the space to make it happen. Narrow your search by budget and must-have amenities, then take a closer look with 3D Matterport Tours that let you walk through every corner without leaving home. Start exploring today and see how a three-bedroom apartment in El Cajon can give you room to grow.

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El Cajon, CA Rental Insights

: The average rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA is $2,591. In general, rentals in central or high-demand neighborhoods cost more than those farther from downtown.
: The average size of a 3-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA is 1,049 square feet, though layouts vary by building and location.

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