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4h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,815–$2,011
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15h ago
Verified
2950 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020
Swimming pool | Fitness center | Ceiling fan
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,185–$3,082
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
1240 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
On-site laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$2,855
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1d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,307–$2,625
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3d ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,814–$2,450
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5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
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4h ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Apartment for rent
8h ago
314 Wisconsin Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
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21h ago
1065 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
In-unit laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool
3 beds
2 baths
$2,850–$2,950
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22h ago
633 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
Assigned Parking
Swimming Pool
1d ago
265 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Controlled access
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
444 444 & 460 Graves Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
1 bed
1 bath
$1,805
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1 bath
$2,190
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
House for rent
13h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,434
$2,478
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Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,930
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
294 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,820–$2,195
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Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,789
Apartment for rent
1h ago
570 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Controlled access
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$2,475
Apartment for rent
5h ago
180 N 1st St, El Cajon, CA 92021
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$2,125
Apartment for rent
5h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650–$1,695
Apartment for rent
9h ago
1072 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
20h ago
798 Mcclure St, El Cajon, CA 92021
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,595–$2,550
Apartment for rent
20h ago
1397 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$2,245–$2,595
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Apartment for rent
22h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,625
Apartment for rent
23h ago
588 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,810–$1,865
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,075
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2265 Needham Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825–$2,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
478 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Controlled access
1 bed
1 bath
$2,025–$2,040
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in El Cajon
200 Chambers St #18, El Cajon, CA 92020
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
2 baths
$2,175
Condo for rent
Available May 18
2h ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
2 beds
2 baths
$2,480
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,175–$2,750
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2h ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
420 El Monte Rd #420, El Cajon, CA 92020
Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,895
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
3h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,425–$1,550
Apartment for rent
7h ago
743 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200–$2,550
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
421 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,600–$1,900
Apartment for rent
7h ago
945 Estes St, El Cajon, CA 92020
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850–$1,900
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1250 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
Studio
1 bath
$1,395–$1,445
Apartment for rent
7h ago
545 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Controlled access
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950–$2,000
Apartment for rent
17h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
19h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
19h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,880
Apartment for rent
20h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
21h ago
330 N 1st St, El Cajon, CA 92021
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$1,960–$2,000
Apartment for rent
21h ago
200 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$2,292–$2,338
Apartment for rent
21h 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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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.
El Cajon's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,200 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions in San Diego County's rental landscape.
Rents in El Cajon, CA have experienced a modest increase in 2024, with an overall rise of 2.7%. While 3-bedroom apartments have seen a significant increase, 1-bedroom rents have slightly decreased.
January offers the lowest rental prices in El Cajon, with rents 4.6% lower than September's peak pricing. November and December also present favorable conditions with less competition between renters, while July and August see the highest demand relative to available inventory.
Yes, approximately 42.79% of the apartment listings in El Cajon are pet-friendly.
El Cajon rentals rarely include utilities as part of the monthly rent, with only about 0.12% of total listings offering this arrangement. This pattern remains consistent across apartment sizes, from studios at 0.06% to three-bedroom units at 0.10% inclusion rates.
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 2024 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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