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22h ago
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1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,798–$2,211
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3h ago
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2950 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020
Swimming pool | Fitness center | Ceiling fan
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,185–$3,037
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11h ago
Verified
1240 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
On-site laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825–$3,327
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1d ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,765–$2,500
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1d ago
Verified
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,390–$3,350
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5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
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7h ago
633 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
2 beds
1 bath
$2,340–$2,400
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8h ago
163 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
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17h ago
1072 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
Air conditioning | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,675
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Swimming Pool
Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
Outdoor Space
1d ago
368 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Package service
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
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1d ago
545 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Controlled access
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$1,850
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4d ago
234 W Park Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
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5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
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5d+ ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,650
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5d+ ago
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4 beds
3 baths
$6,700
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1d ago
Verified
1922 Fernbrook Ct #NA, El Cajon, CA 92019
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
5 beds
3 baths
$8,999
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Available Aug 1
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,995
Condo for rent
Available Aug 6
1h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$7,217
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2d ago
Verified
294 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,250
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5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$9,351
$8,767
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5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,734
$3,588
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5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,964
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7h ago
570 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Controlled access
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,475–$2,975
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7h ago
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2265 Needham Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Ceiling fan
2 beds
2 baths
$2,350
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8h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
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1d ago
871 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$1,995
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2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,999–$2,099
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5d+ ago
563 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
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Available Jul 25
5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,349
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5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$2,250
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2h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800–$5,422
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3h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,880
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8h ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
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8h ago
3 beds
2 baths
$2,895–$2,995
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8h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
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8h ago
939 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
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8h ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
Controlled access | Carpet | Dishwasher
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
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9h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,810–$1,865
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10h ago
1039 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,975–$2,625
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10h ago
233 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,660–$6,322
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10h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,054–$7,031
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11h ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
In-unit laundry | On-site management | Package service
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
$1,995
Price drop
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Available Aug 14
11h ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
2 baths
$2,595
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11h ago
3 beds
3 baths
$3,895
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11h ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
127 W Renette Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
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13h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,945
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14h ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
1 bed
1 bath
$1,815
$1,705
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14h ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1 bath
$2,374
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15h ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
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El Cajon, CA, offers a blend of urban amenities and suburban feel, drawing residents who appreciate the accessibility to shopping and dining options. Many locals enjoy the variety of outdoor activities available, particularly in nearby parks. The community frequently highlights the area's diverse population and vibrant cultural events. However, some residents express concerns about traffic congestion and the occasional noise from nearby highways, which can disrupt the otherwise laid-back atmosphere.
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in El Cajon average around $1,760/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,210/month.
Winter months offer the best rental deals in El Cajon, with January seeing the lowest rents of the year. November and December also experience less demand, while July and August are the most competitive months with higher demand.
Based on our current listings data, El Cajon itself offers budget-friendly options with a median rent of approximately $2,090/month across the city.
In our current listings, utilities-included rentals are rare in El Cajon, showing up in just 0.13% of units. One-bedrooms lead at 0.16% while studios have the lowest rate at 0.08%.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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