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The Timbers Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
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3d 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

$1,951–$2,037

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Forest Park at Fletcher Hills - Photo 1 of 1
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13h 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–$2,915

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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

21h 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–$3,330

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Lexington Park - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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

$2,390–$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

$2,015–$2,225

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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Mollison Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

3d 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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424 Emerald Ave Luxury Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3h 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

2d 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.
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Four Winds Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d 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.
Silver Oaks Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

3d ago

9

Excellent

Silver Oaks Apartment Homes

945 Estes St, El Cajon, CA 92020

On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,750

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.
Trade Winds Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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

$1,695

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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Oasis Del Sol - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

4d 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.
1018 E Lexington Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

1018 E Lexington Avenue

1018 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

1 bed

1 bath

$1,745

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

5d+ 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

5d+ 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.
Palm Towers Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
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3D tour

5d+ 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

5d+ ago

8.3

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.
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

16m 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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Hunter's Run Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

59m 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.
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 | 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.
Casa Tierra Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d 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

4d 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.
Sun Valley Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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.
Palm Estates Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

$1,695

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.
Mollison Villas - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

9.4

Excellent

Mollison Villas

758 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995–$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.
Villas of Washington - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

8.8

Very good

Villas of Washington

1121 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,795–$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.
9762 Silva Rd - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

Apartment for rent in El Cajon

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

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 De Luna - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

9.2

Excellent

Vista De Luna

588 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool

Studio

1 bath

$1,470

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.
1336 Peach Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.6

Very good

1336 Peach Ave

1336 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

In-unit laundry | Oven

3 beds

2 baths

$2,860

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.
Evergreen Villas - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

3h ago

Apartment for rent in El Cajon

Evergreen Villas

259 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$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.
1474 Peach Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

Apartment for rent in El Cajon

1474 Peach Ave

1474 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Storage

3 beds

2 baths

$3,525

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.
605-609 Prescott Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.3

Very good

605-609 Prescott Ave

605 Prescott Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

3 beds

2 baths

$3,595

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

4h ago

9.4

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.
110 W. Renette Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

9.4

Excellent

110 W. Renette Ave.

110 W Renette Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,695–$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.
Westwood Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

9.4

Excellent

Westwood Apartments

180 N 1st St, El Cajon, CA 92021

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | 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.
230 Dewane Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

House for rent in El Cajon

230 Dewane Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | Garage parking | Balcony

4 beds

2.5 baths

$4,125

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.
792 Avocado Ave #47 - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

Condo for rent in El Cajon

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Price dropped $200Fees 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 Lexi - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

9.6

Excellent

Terre at Lexi

104 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,839–$2,921

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.

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Terre at Sandalwood - Photo 1 of 1

22h 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

$1,857–$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.
233 N Mollison Ave - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

Apartment for rent in El Cajon

2 beds

2 baths

$1,990

Price dropped $383Fees 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.
Taft Manor - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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.
1371 E Lexington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

1371 E Lexington Ave

1371 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019

Air conditioning | Assigned parking | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$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.
399 Compton St #A - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in El Cajon

399 Compton St #A, El Cajon, CA 92020

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$3,100

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.
1386 E Madison Ave #43 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in El Cajon

1386 E Madison Ave #43, El Cajon, CA 92021

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

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,000

Price dropped $300Additional 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.
Vista Palms - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Vista Palms

1250 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

Studio

1 bath

$1,395–$1,445

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.
991 N Mollison Ave #14 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in El Cajon

Cozy 1 bedroom 1 bath available now!

991 N Mollison Ave #14, El Cajon, CA 92021

On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking

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.
580 Tilling Way #580 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in El Cajon

580 Tilling Way #580, El Cajon, CA 92020

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

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.
Terre at Mollison - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.3

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

$1,823–$2,593

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.
Cobblestone Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.1

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.
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Updated: November 8, 2026

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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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