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The Timbers Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
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2d ago

9.6

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The Timbers Apartments

1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | Dishwasher | Microwave

1 bed

1 bath

$1,922–$2,038

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Forest Park at Fletcher Hills - Photo 1 of 1
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9h ago

9.7

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Forest Park at Fletcher Hills

1240 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020

On-site laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,920–$2,901

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Colonnade at Fletcher Hills - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

9.5

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Colonnade at Fletcher Hills

2950 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020

Swimming pool | Fitness center | Ceiling fan

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,383–$3,336

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Lexington Park - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.6

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Lexington Park

800 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Oven

2–3 beds

2 baths

$2,273–$3,295

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The Madison - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.6

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The Madison

1360 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Oven

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,030–$2,225

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Mollison Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.5

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Mollison Gardens

150 South Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020

Swimming pool | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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1274 N. Cuyamaca Street - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

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1274 N. Cuyamaca Street

1274 N Cuyamaca St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | Assigned parking | Fireplace

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Oasis Del Sol - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

9.1

Excellent

Oasis Del Sol

633 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Silver Oaks Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

9

Excellent

Silver Oaks Apartment Homes

945 Estes St, El Cajon, CA 92020

On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Cypress Park - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

8.7

Very good

Cypress Park

570 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Controlled access

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Anza Village - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.1

Excellent

Anza Village

265 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Assigned parking | Storage | Controlled access

2 beds

2 baths

$2,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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424 Emerald Ave Luxury Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

424 Emerald Ave Luxury Apartments

424 Emerald Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Controlled access

2 beds

1 bath

$2,099

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
800 E Chase Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

800 E Chase Ave.

800 E Chase Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

In-unit laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
572 Durham St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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$2.590 -Duplex. Large Fenced Yard, EV charger. Hardwood flooring. Washer/Dryer. Open 7 days til 9PM

572 Durham St #NA, El Cajon, CA 92019

In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$2,590

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
The Bend on Ballantyne - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.6

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The Bend on Ballantyne

294 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Casa Tierra Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

9.1

Excellent

Casa Tierra Apartments

355 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,745–$2,295

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
***2 WEEKS FREE - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

9.2

Excellent

***2 WEEKS FREE

844 Franklin Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,595–$1,895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Madison Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

Madison Court Apartments

303 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,795–$2,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Palm Estates Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Palm Estates Apartments

314 Wisconsin Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Trade Winds Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Trade Winds Apartments

163 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,595–$1,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Hunter's Run Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Hunter's Run Apartments

532 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,595–$2,295

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Sun Valley Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

Sun Valley Gardens

588 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100–$2,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
682 E. MAIN STREET - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.1

Very good

682 E. MAIN STREET

682 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020

1 bed

1 bath

$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Palm Towers Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
3D tour

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Palm Towers Apartments

234 W Park Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$1,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
567 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

567

567 Chambers St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Swimming pool | Dishwasher | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$1,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
478 Van Houten - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.1

Excellent

478 Van Houten

478 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Controlled access

1 bed

1 bath

$2,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Four Winds Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Four Winds Apartments

1072 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,725

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Vista Pines - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

9

Excellent

Vista Pines

1549 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,545–$1,725

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Colonial Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.6

Very good

Colonial Gardens

1096 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$1,675–$1,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Terre at Sandalwood - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

9

Excellent

Terre at Sandalwood

708 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,803–$2,621

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
642 S Mollison Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.8

Very good

642 S Mollison Ave

642 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Controlled access

3 beds

2 baths

$2,599

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Village Green Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

9.4

Excellent

Village Green Apartment Homes

151 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$1,725

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Golden Fountain - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

9.2

Excellent

Golden Fountain

1040 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$1,825

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Montebello Villas - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.7

Very good

Montebello Villas

1055 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

2 beds

2 baths

$2,245–$2,595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Emerald Gardens - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

8h ago

8.8

Very good

Emerald Gardens

372 Emerald Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | Ceiling fan | Controlled access

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,650–$1,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Horizon - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

9.1

Excellent

Horizon

466 W Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,862–$2,687

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Terre at Mollison - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

9

Excellent

Terre at Mollison

233 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,697–$2,632

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Taft Manor - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

9.4

Excellent

Taft Manor

143 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$2,050–$2,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
El Dorado - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.4

Very good

El Dorado

390 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Studio

1 bath

$1,595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Vista Bella Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

11h ago

9

Excellent

Vista Bella Apartment Homes

1362 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Air conditioning | Swimming pool | Fitness center

1 bed

1 bath

$1,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Stoneridge Apartments! - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

9

Excellent

Stoneridge Apartments!

135 Roanoke Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020

2 beds

2 baths

$2,145

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Anza Oaks Apartments! - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.8

Very good

Anza Oaks Apartments!

1000 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Oak Valley Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

9.4

Excellent

Oak Valley Apartments

1037 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150–$2,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
MARLINE AVE DUPLEX - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.6

Very good

MARLINE AVE DUPLEX

1467 Marline Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Oven

3 beds

1 bath

$2,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Parkwood Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

9.4

Excellent

Parkwood Gardens

244 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,795–$2,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Cobblestone Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

9.4

Excellent

Cobblestone Park Apartments

1535 Granite Hills Dr, El Cajon, CA 92019

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,850–$2,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Henry Square | Renovated 2 Bedroom Townhomes with In - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

16h ago

9.1

Excellent

Henry Square | Renovated 2 Bedroom Townhomes with In

1397 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,445–$2,525

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Pinewood - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.5

Very good

Pinewood

241 Wisconsin Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$1,880

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
ALTA - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9

Excellent

ALTA

346 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

2 beds

2 baths

$2,484–$2,842

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Ballantyne Villas Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

Ballantyne Villas Apartments

340 Wells Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$2,495–$2,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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El Cajon, CA apartments for rent

Average rent in El Cajon, CA

As of today, El Cajon's average rent price is $2,150 per month, which is up 5%, or $105, compared to last year. See the El Cajon rent report.

Average rent

$2,150

YoY change

+5%

+$105/mo

Rentals, last 30 days

183

Average rent by unit type in El Cajon, CA, last 30 days
Unit typeAverage rentvs last year
All bedrooms$2,150/mo+5%
Studio$1,517/moN/A
1 bedroom$1,768/mo+2%
2 bedroom$2,213/mo+1%
3 bedroom$3,295/moN/A
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in El Cajon, CA?

The average rent in El Cajon, CA is $2,150 a month. 1-bedrooms average $1,768 and 2-bedrooms $2,213, based on rentals listed on Zumper in the last 30 days. See the El Cajon rent report.

How much rent can I afford in El Cajon, CA?

You'd need to earn about $70,720 a year to afford an average 1-bedroom here ($1,768 a month), with rent at 30% of your income. Try the rent calculator with your own numbers.

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