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.

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

67 rentals available

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Oak Valley Apartments

1037 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,700–$2,750

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Carpet

Ceiling Fan

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

Oven

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

Mollison Villas

758 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895–$1,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Roanoke Apartments

206 Roanoke Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

Price drop

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

TAFT

148 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Dishwasher | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Renette New – Modern Comfort in a Prime El Cajon Location! - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Renette New – Modern Comfort in a Prime El Cajon Location!

127 W Renette Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895–$2,100

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Ceiling Fan

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

5d+ ago

9.1

Excellent

GRANITE HILLS

1512 Oakdale Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$1,925

Apartment for rent

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$1,895

1187 E Madison Ave

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$1,700–$2,750

1037 E Lexington Ave

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Mollison

975 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$1,950

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ 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

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1d ago

9.2

Excellent

Madison Court Apartments

303 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

1028 South Magnolia Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d 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

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

$1,895

1187 E Madison Ave

$1,895–$1,995

758 S Mollison Ave

$1,895

206 Roanoke Rd

$1,895

127 W Renette Ave

4d ago

8.9

Very good

Lincoln Greens

166 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Carpet

Ceiling Fan

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

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

5d+ 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

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

360 N 1st St #1, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 3

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

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

$2,151

$1,997

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

4d ago

9.3

Excellent

1371 E Lexington Ave

1371 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,025–$2,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,224

$2,030

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

Fitness Center

Microwave

Oven

2d ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

1054 S Magnolia Ave

1054 S Magnolia Ave #8, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,195

$2,095

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

Dishwasher

On-Site Laundry

3d 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

3d 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

3d 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

On-Site Management

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4d ago

8.4

Very good

761 South Orange Avenue

761 S Orange Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

5d+ 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

5d+ 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

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

CHASE AVENUE EAST 960

960 E Chase Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Garage parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,100

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Garage Parking

Oven

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

5700

716 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,100

Apartment for rent

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5d+ ago

9.1

Excellent

North Mollison Apartments

1286 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,100

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

4d 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

3d ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,240

$2,128

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

1d ago

Excellent

Franklin

725 Franklin Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,150

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

Villa Rimini

725 Washington Heights Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150–$2,325

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable | On-site laundry | Controlled access

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

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

Highly rated

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

Evergreen Villas

259 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

Carpet

Ceiling Fan

In-Unit Laundry

Storage

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Large 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Downstairs -Move In Special OAC* 1 Month Free w/ 12 Mo Lease* See Details

917 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 3

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

792 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Condo for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Ceiling Fan

Controlled Access

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

455 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,195

Condo for rent

Top amenities

Controlled Access

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Heights Square 2

740 Washington Heights Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,245

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Affordable | Swimming pool | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

589 N Johnson Ave #219, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | Air conditioning | Microwave

2 beds

2 baths

$2,250

Condo for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

1562 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$2,461

Apartment for rent

4d ago

8.8

Very good

642 S Mollison Ave

642 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$2,800

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

In-Unit Laundry

Swimming Pool

3d 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

2d 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

5d+ 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

$3,950

Price drop

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Swimming Pool

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

1255 Marline Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Affordable | Garage parking

4 beds

2.5 baths

$4,200

Apartment for rent

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