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.

Luxury Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

68 rentals available

1d ago

Excellent

Crestwood Apartments!

191 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Luxury

1 bed

1 bath

$1,725

Apartment for rent

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Vista Oaks

1556 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Luxury | Swimming pool | Fitness center

Studio

1 bath

$1,425–$1,550

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

1d ago

Luxury El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

1294 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Luxury | Swimming pool | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,729

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Vista Palms

1250 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020

Luxury | Swimming pool | Air conditioning

Studio

1 bath

$1,445

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Shady Terrace Apartments! - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

Shady Terrace Apartments!

320 Shady Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021

Luxury | Swimming pool | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,699

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Silver Oaks Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

Highly rated

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

Silver Oaks Apartment Homes

945 Estes St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Luxury | Balcony | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$1,850

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Storage

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$1,695

523 Grape St

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$2,185–$3,082

2950 Fletcher Pkwy

2d ago

8.8

Very good

1018 E Lexington Avenue

1018 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Luxury | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

2d ago

Luxury El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

210 Chambers St #9, El Cajon, CA 92020

Luxury | Swimming pool | Fitness center

1 bed

1 bath

$1,950

Condo for rent

Available Jun 5

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

Controlled Access

In-Unit Laundry

Package Service

Storage

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2d ago

8.5

Very good

Hunter's Run Apartments

532 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021

Luxury | Balcony | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$1,795–$1,865

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Broadway Square

563 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021

Luxury | Swimming pool | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$1,680

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 6

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Find sweet deals in El Cajon

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

$1,625

1382 Ivory Ct

$1,550

541 N 1st St

$1,650

321 Chambers St

2d ago

Luxury El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

620 E Lexington Ave #16, El Cajon, CA 92020

Luxury

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,795

$2,695

Price drop

Condo for rent

Westbrook Manor Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

Highly rated

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Westbrook Manor Apartments

379 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Luxury

1 bed

1 bath

$1,675

Apartment for rent

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

Palm Acres Apartments

321 Chambers St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Luxury | Swimming pool | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

2d ago

9.1

Excellent

478 Van Houten

478 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Luxury | Swimming pool | Controlled access

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,025–$2,250

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Swimming Pool

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

Cajon Cottages

449 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020

Luxury | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Rent special

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Evergreen

291 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019

Luxury | Balcony | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,750–$2,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Swimming Pool

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Garden Villas

325 Parkett Ln, El Cajon, CA 92020

Luxury

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,695–$1,995

Apartment for rent

Highly rated

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Broadway Villas

1050 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021

Luxury

1 bed

1 bath

$1,695

Apartment for rent

3d ago

8.1

Very good

Colonial Gardens

1096 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Luxury

1 bed

1 bath

$1,745

Apartment for rent

3d ago

Luxury El Cajon house for rent in El Cajon

Tilling Way - 560 - 2

560 Tilling Way #2, El Cajon, CA 92020

Luxury | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,850

House for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

Dishwasher

On-Site Laundry

3d ago

8.2

Very good

Village Green Apartments

151 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Luxury | Swimming pool | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$1,725

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

Westwood Apartments

180 N 1st St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Luxury | Swimming pool | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$1,695

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Carpet

Ceiling Fan

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

3d ago

Luxury El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Luxury | Swimming pool | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,096

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Swimming Pool

Highly rated

4d ago

9.1

Excellent

Ballantyne Villas

340 Wells Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Luxury | Balcony | Walk-in closets

2 beds

2 baths

$2,775

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Ceiling Fan

Controlled Access

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Swimming Pool

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Pinewood

241 Wisconsin Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Luxury | Swimming pool | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$1,880

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

4d ago

Very good

CYPRS

314 W Cypress Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Luxury | Oven

1 bed

1 bath

$1,925

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.7

Very good

Vista Pines

1549 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Luxury | Swimming pool | Air conditioning

Studio

1 bath

$1,545

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

Quail Canyon Rd

10610 Quail Canyon Rd, El Cajon, CA 92021

Luxury | In-unit laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,495

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Shannon Arms

950 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Luxury

1 bed

1 bath

$1,775

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Luxury house for rent in El Cajon

2828 La Cresta Road - 1

2828 La Cresta Rd #1, El Cajon, CA 92021

Luxury | Balcony | Walk-in closets

3 beds

2 baths

$4,700

House for rent

Available Jun 15

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Ceiling Fan

Dishwasher

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

5d+ ago

Luxury El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

1BR/1.0BA

728 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Luxury | Air conditioning | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Luxury El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment: $1900. Prestigious/Convenient Fletcher Hills NEW ADU, 1 Bedroom- 1 Bath

2027 Windmill View Rd #1, El Cajon, CA 92020

Luxury | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,100

$1,900

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 2

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Luxury El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

Spacious and Includes Utilities

620 E Lexington Ave #3, El Cajon, CA 92020

Luxury | Balcony | Swimming pool

2 beds

2 baths

$2,800

Condo for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

5d+ ago

Luxury El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Luxury | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Luxury El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Luxury | Swimming pool | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$1,695

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

On-Site Laundry

Residents Lounge

5d+ ago

Luxury condo for rent in El Cajon

3231 Dehesa Rd ##40, El Cajon, CA 92019

Luxury | Swimming pool | In-unit laundry

2 beds

2 baths

$4,000

Condo for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

Central Heat

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Luxury El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

210 Wells Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Luxury

1 bed

1 bath

$1,795

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Luxury El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Luxury | Swimming pool | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$1,897

Apartment for rent

15420 Olde Highway 80 Spc 187 - Photo 1 of 1

Age restricted

5d+ ago

Luxury house for rent in El Cajon

15420 Olde Highway 80 Spc 187, El Cajon, CA 92021

Luxury | Swimming pool | Fitness center

2 beds

2 baths

$3,500

House for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Oven

Swimming Pool

5d+ ago

Luxury El Cajon condo for rent in El Cajon

1160 E Lexington Ave #16, El Cajon, CA 92019

Luxury | On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$1,495

Condo for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Luxury El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

530 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Luxury | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 15

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

Storage

5d+ ago

Luxury El Cajon apartment for rent in El Cajon

Luxury

1 bed

1 bath

$1,816

Apartment for rent

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