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 $2,608. 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

68 Rentals Available

Park Pointe

2450 Hilton Head Pl, El Cajon, CA 92019
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$3,190+

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3 Beds

$3,185+

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Parkway Club

1237-1237 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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Villa Toscana

1451 Brabham St, El Cajon, CA 92019
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3 Beds

$3,373

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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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1 Month Free

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Grossmont Bluffs

5711 Water St, La Mesa, CA 91942
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3 Beds

$3,205+

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Terre at Madison

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

$2,988+

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Terre at Lexi

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

$2,829+
Terre at 989 Peach

989 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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$2,794+

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Shannonwoods Townhomes

8031 Winter Gardens Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92021
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$2,995

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Parc One

320 Town Center Pky, Santee, CA 92071
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3 Beds

$3,740+

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$3,735+
Town Center Apts

10233 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071
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$2,795
Volterra Apartments

9071 Dallas St, La Mesa, CA 91942
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3 Beds

$2,895+

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Terre at E Bradley

360 E Bradley Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

3 Beds

$3,012+
Garden Park

360 N 1st St, El Cajon, CA 92021

3 Beds

$3,175
Warren Bostonia Townhomes

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

3 Beds

$2,850+
Villa Capri Apartment *1 Month Free*

233 Shady Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021

3 Beds

$2,495

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Terre at Mollison

233 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

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Canyon Springs Townhome Apartments

2000 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021

3 Beds

$3,095+
Greenfield Meadows

992-1000 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021

3 Beds

$2,765
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

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Greystone Ridge Townhomes

8777 Graves Ave, Santee, CA 92071

3 Beds

$2,700+
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 900 sq ft

$2,573

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2 Beds, 1 Bath, 900 sq ft

$2,568

Unit 2189 at Park Pointe

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

$2,900+

Canyon Run Apartments

1365 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021
3 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 1,194 sq ft

$6,308

1219 Denver Ln Unit SI ID1465013P

1219 Denver Ln Unit SI ID1465013P, El Cajon, CA 92021
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 2,888 sq ft

$5,000

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4588 Conrad Dr

4588 Conrad Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,200 sq ft

$3,395

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8735 Navajo Rd Unit 2

8735 Navajo Rd Unit 2, San Diego, CA 92119
3 Beds

$2,795

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1261 Victor St

1261 Victor St, El Cajon, CA 92021
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 650 sq ft

$2,049

Unit 1506 at Parkway Club

1237-1237 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 2,018 sq ft

$4,585

988 Pepper Dr

988 Pepper Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,069 sq ft

$3,000

12190 Cuyamaca College Dr E Unit 1311

12190 Cuyamaca College Dr E Unit 1311, El Cajon, CA 92019
$3,895

House for Rent

534 Jeffree St, El Cajon, CA 92020

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,118 sq ft
$3,300

House for Rent

698 Raymond St, El Cajon, CA 92020

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,232 sq ft
$3,450

House for Rent

696 Garfield Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

3 Beds | 1 Bath | 1,200 sq ft
$2,400

Unit Unit 0703 at Villa Toscana
1451 Brabham St, El Cajon, CA 92019

1 Bed | 1 Bath | 866 sq ft
$3,695

House for Rent

8529 C. De Buena Fe, El Cajon, CA 92021

3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 1,619 sq ft
$3,500

Townhome for Rent

8266-8266 Linden Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040

3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 1,150 sq ft
$2,358

Unit 1306-468 at Forest Park at Fletcher Hills
1210-1250 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020

2 Beds | 1 Bath | 912 sq ft
$1,826
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Studio, 1 Bath, 450 sq ft

$1,821

Unit 49-01 at Navajo Bluffs
6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119

Studio | 1 Bath | 450 sq ft
$3,280

Unit Unit 31 at Grossmont Bluffs
5711 Water St, La Mesa, CA 91942

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,189 sq ft

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3 Bedroom El Cajon, CA Apartments for Rent

Find 68 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 $2,608. 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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