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

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA is approximately $1,810, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages around $2,194.

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?

The best time to look for an apartment in El Cajon is during the winter months, such as December and March, when demand is lower and prices may be about 5% less than in the summer.

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?

About 14% of apartment listings in El Cajon include utilities in the rent.

Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

55 rentals

1d ago

Pet Friendly El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

1668 Goldstone St, El Cajon, CA 92019

Dogs and cats ok | Microwave

3 beds

1 bath

$3,750

$3,450

Price drop

House for rent

Newly Renovated 2 Bed/1 Bath El Cajon - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Newly Renovated 2 Bed/1 Bath El Cajon

458 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

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1d ago

8.5

Very good

Welcome to Rockford Gardens!

181 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,925–$2,500

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

Vista De Luna

588 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

Studio

1 bath

$1,470–$1,495

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

1d ago

8.7

Very good

Vista Pines

1549 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$1,545

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Swimming Pool

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

Madison Court Apartments

303 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$2,740–$2,999

Lemon Grove

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$2,419

1078 Cosmo Ave

2d ago

9.1

Excellent

South Magnolia Villas

810 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Dogs and cats ok | Storage | Air conditioning

3 beds

2 baths

$2,895

Apartment for rent

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

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

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Rent special

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Mollison Garden

863 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Dogs and cats ok | Air conditioning | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

4d ago

8.5

Very good

1018 E Lexington Avenue

1018 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Dogs and cats ok | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

Find sweet deals in El Cajon

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

$1,995

1028 S Magnolia Ave

N/A

1240 Petree St

$2,895

810 S Magnolia Ave

$2,975

570 S Lincoln Ave

4d ago

Pet Friendly El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

550 Graves Ave #2, El Cajon, CA 92020

Dogs and cats ok | Oven

2 beds

2 baths

$2,100

Condo for rent

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4d ago

9.2

Excellent

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802 Franklin Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,550–$1,595

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Broadway Square

563 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021

Dogs and cats ok | Garden | Carpet

1 bed

1 bath

$1,680

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 6

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

4d ago

8.9

Very good

Cajon Cottages

449 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Air conditioning

Studio

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

Vista Palms

1250 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Air conditioning

Studio

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

Rent special

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Evergreen

291 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$2,495

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 24

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Concierge Service

Fitness Center

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$2,495

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 17

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Fitness Center

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

Villa Rimini

725 Washington Heights Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250–$2,350

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

Newly Renovated 2 Bed/2 Bath El Cajon - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Newly Renovated 2 Bed/2 Bath El Cajon

200 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

2 baths

$2,292–$2,338

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

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

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$1,960–$2,000

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

1330 Wendell Cutting Ct

1330 Wendell Cutting Ct, El Cajon, CA 92021

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

4 beds

2.5 baths

$4,195

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly El Cajon townhouse for rent in El Cajon

1504 Bobwhite Ln, El Cajon, CA 92020

Dogs and cats ok | Swimming pool | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,800

House for rent

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

696 Garfield Avenue - 696

696 Garfield Ave #696, El Cajon, CA 92020

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Air conditioning

3 beds

1 bath

$3,450

$3,250

Price drop

House for rent

Available Apr 8

Top amenities

Central Heat

Dishwasher

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

594 Graves Ave #8, El Cajon, CA 92020

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 15

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$1,695

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

1 Bedroom Available in April

991 N Mollison Ave #09, El Cajon, CA 92021

Dogs and cats ok | Carpet | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,795

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 21

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly El Cajon townhouse for rent in El Cajon

Roanoke Road 280 - 1

280 Roanoke Rd #1, El Cajon, CA 92020

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | Air conditioning

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,495

House for rent

Available Apr 30

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Controlled Access

Dishwasher

Microwave

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

819 W Palm Ave #819, El Cajon, CA 92020

Dogs and cats ok

1 bed

1 bath

$1,895

Apartment for rent

757 Granite Hills Cir #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

$4,500 - 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom House In El Cajon With Great Amenities

757 Granite Hills Cir #NA, El Cajon, CA 92019

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

3 beds

2.5 baths

$4,500

House for rent

Available Apr 6

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Garage Parking

On-Site Laundry

Storage

Swimming Pool

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

1555 Buckeye Dr #C, El Cajon, CA 92021

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Storage

1 bed

1 bath

$1,949

House for rent

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

1233 Pfeifer Ln, El Cajon, CA 92020

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

4 beds

3 baths

$5,500

House for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

In-Unit Laundry

Swimming Pool

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

530 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Storage

1 bed

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 15

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

Storage

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