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2h ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,873–$2,000
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1d ago
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1240 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
On-site laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,975–$2,998
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3d 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
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1d ago
Verified
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,390–$3,210
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1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
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1d ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,814–$2,595
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18h ago
545 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Controlled access
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$2,256
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1d ago
1065 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
In-unit laundry | Balcony | Dishwasher
3 beds
2 baths
$2,850
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4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,775
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14h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,045
$2,781
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Swimming Pool
On-Site Laundry
Assigned Parking
Air Conditioning
14h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,789
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15h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$9,329
$8,989
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1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$7,139
$6,990
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4d ago
Verified
294 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,295
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2h ago
588 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,675–$2,100
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18h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,625
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
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2d ago
570 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Controlled access
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,125–$2,475
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2d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
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2d 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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3d ago
368 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
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3d ago
314 Wisconsin Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
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3d ago
265 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Controlled access
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
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3d ago
1072 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
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3d ago
424 Emerald Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
On-site laundry | Controlled access | Microwave
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,149–$2,550
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4d ago
444 444 & 460 Graves Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
1 bed
1 bath
$1,815
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48m ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
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48m ago
798 Mcclure St, El Cajon, CA 92021
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,595–$2,295
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1h ago
1286 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,100–$2,195
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2h ago
191 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
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2h ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,425–$1,550
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3h ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
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3h ago
355 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
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3h 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
3h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,699
Apartment for rent
3h ago
2 beds
2 baths
$1,995–$2,045
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4h ago
945 Estes St, El Cajon, CA 92020
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$2,200
Apartment for rent
4h ago
1371 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019
Air conditioning | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,025
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4h ago
758 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
8h ago
743 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$2,325–$2,395
Apartment for rent
9h ago
1535 Granite Hills Dr, El Cajon, CA 92019
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Dishwasher
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
9h ago
863 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
16h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
19h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$1,895
Apartment for rent
21h ago
822 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
Air conditioning | Balcony | Swimming pool
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$2,375
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21h ago
563 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,680
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Available Mar 6
21h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
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22h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$1,995
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22h ago
Condo for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Condo for rent
23h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,320
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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.
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 2026 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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