How much is the average rent in El Cajon, CA for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

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.

Are rents going up or down in El-Cajon, CA?

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.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in El Cajon, CA?

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.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in El-Cajon, CA?

Yes, approximately 42.79% of the apartment listings in El Cajon are pet-friendly.

Are utilities usually included in rent in El Cajon, CA?

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.

Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

56 rentals

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon townhouse for rent in El Cajon

994 Leslie Rd #5, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Controlled access

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795

House for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

Income restricted

15h ago

9.2

Excellent

Bella Vista Apartments

545 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950–$2,000

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

EV Charging

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

GRANITE HILLS

1512 Oakdale Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

Move in Promotion! 2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Remodeled Apartment - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Move in Promotion! 2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Remodeled Apartment

330 N 1st St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,960–$2,000

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

1294 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$2,252

$1,967

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$1,925

148 Taft Ave

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$1,950

1512 Oakdale Ave

Marquis Apartments | Comfortable Living in El Cajon! - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Marquis Apartments | Comfortable Living in El Cajon!

871 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Ceiling Fan

Dishwasher

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

1d ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

550 Graves Ave #2, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Oven

2 beds

2 baths

$1,995

Condo for rent

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1028 South Magnolia Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

1028 South Magnolia Avenue

1028 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

441-449 Claydelle Ave El Cajon, CA 92020 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

441-449 Claydelle Ave El Cajon, CA 92020

441 Claydelle Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$1,795

994 Leslie Rd #5

$1,925

148 Taft Ave

$1,950

975 S Mollison Ave

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Regency Park

245 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$1,995

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable | In-unit laundry | On-site management

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

Lincoln Avenue

444 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

1d ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

505 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,195

$2,025

Price drop

Condo for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Villas of Washington

1121 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,025

Apartment for rent

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

Lila Gardens

288 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | Air conditioning | Ceiling fan

2 beds

1 bath

$2,025

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable | Swimming pool | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$2,237

$2,036

Price drop

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

589 N Johnson Ave #210, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Assigned parking | Central heat

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050

Condo for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Central Heat

Microwave

Oven

Swimming Pool

1d ago

8.3

Very good

411 Emerald Ave

411 Emerald Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Anza Oaks Apartments

1000 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095–$2,195

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

9.1

Excellent

948 Sunshine_Bb

948 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

On-Site Laundry

Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartments at The Courtyards in El Cajon - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartments at The Courtyards in El Cajon

553 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Rent special

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Mollison Garden

863 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

On-Site Laundry

1d ago

8.1

Very good

5700

716 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,100

Price drop

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

CONDOS - El Cajon, CA

975 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Dishwasher | Carpet

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Condo for rent

5d+ ago

9.1

Excellent

Parkwood Gardens

244 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,125

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Ceiling Fan

On-Site Laundry

1496 Oakdale Ave Apt 2 #Apt 2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Residential Lease, El Cajon, CA

1496 Oakdale Ave Apt 2 #Apt 2, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

14h ago

8.7

Very good

Village Green 92

743 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | On-site management

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200–$2,550

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Controlled Access

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Swimming Pool

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,213

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon townhouse for rent in El Cajon

309 S Mollison Ave #4, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,229

House for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

2d ago

8.7

Very good

Franklin

725 Franklin Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,250

Apartment for rent

The Willows at Washington - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

The Willows at Washington

939 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Swimming Pool

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Emerald Ave Apartments

424 Emerald Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Controlled access

3 beds

1 bath

$2,595

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Naranca Avenue 1270-72 - 1272

1272 Naranca Ave #1272, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

3 beds

2 baths

$2,795

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Palm Villas Apartments

411 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

2 baths

$2,825

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

On-Site Laundry

4d ago

9.1

Excellent

South Magnolia Villas

810 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Storage | Air conditioning

3 beds

2 baths

$2,895

Apartment for rent

2d ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

3BR/1.5BA

1171 Marline Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,100

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

954 Teatro Cir, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

4 beds

2.5 baths

$4,150

House for rent

Top amenities

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Newly Renovated 6 Bedroom/4 Bathroom - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Newly Renovated 6 Bedroom/4 Bathroom

738 S Orange Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

6 beds

4 baths

$4,700

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

In-Unit Laundry

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