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2h ago
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2950 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020
Swimming pool | Fitness center | Ceiling fan
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,977–$3,082
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2h 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
Price drop
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4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,815–$2,011
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9h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,307–$2,625
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1d 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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4d ago
633 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
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4d ago
570 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Controlled access
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$2,975
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5d+ ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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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Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
Assigned Parking
Swimming Pool
5d+ 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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5d+ 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
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
37m ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,789
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,810–$1,865
Apartment for rent
16h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
1d 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
1d ago
1037 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$2,750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in El Cajon
560 Tilling Way #2, El Cajon, CA 92020
Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
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Available Jun 1
3d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$1,995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
798 Mcclure St, El Cajon, CA 92021
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,595–$2,550
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3d 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
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,075
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,625
Apartment for rent
4d 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
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650–$1,695
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5d+ 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
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,625
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
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
5m ago
257 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Dishwasher
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150–$2,395
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3h ago
458 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$2,299
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Condo for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,550
Condo for rent
Available May 15
4h ago
424 Emerald Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
On-site laundry | Controlled access | Microwave
3 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
5h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
6h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
6h ago
738 S Orange Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
6 beds
4 baths
$4,700
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
1171 Marline Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Oven
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,100
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
565 W Chase Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
2 beds
2 baths
$2,495
Apartment for rent
9h ago
822 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
Air conditioning | Balcony | Swimming pool
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
9h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
10h ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,250
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
11h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$1,995
Apartment for rent
12h ago
182 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$1,995
Apartment for rent
12h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,025
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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.
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