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Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

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Vista Pines - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

9

Excellent

Vista Pines

1549 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,545–$1,725

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1018 E Lexington Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.6

Very good

1018 E Lexington Avenue

1018 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

1 bed

1 bath

$1,745

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
West Palm - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

23h ago

9.4

Excellent

West Palm

351 W Palm Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,795–$1,933

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Tiara Greens Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Tiara Greens Apartments

747 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$1,745

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Spacious Remodeled Apartments With parking and Air conditioning - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in El Cajon

Spacious Remodeled Apartments With parking and Air conditioning

962 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Easy Freeway Access & Close to All! - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Easy Freeway Access & Close to All!

421 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$1,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
300 Roanoke Rd ##11 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in El Cajon

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

2 beds

2 baths

$2,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Evergreen - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Evergreen

291 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony

1 bed

1 bath

$1,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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817 Franklin Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

817 Franklin Avenue

817 Franklin Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Camelot Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Camelot Apartments

573 Emerald Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | Assigned parking | Ceiling fan

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
800 N Mollison Ave #19 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in El Cajon

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bath Apartments — Your New Home in the Heart of El Cajon - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bath Apartments — Your New Home in the Heart of El Cajon

257 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019

On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
294 Chambers St #39 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in El Cajon

Highly desirable Condominium downtown El Cajon, fully renovated, ground level !

294 Chambers St #39, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,150

Price dropped $200Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Magnolia - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Magnolia

904 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

2 beds

1 bath

$1,925

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
228 Joyce St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in El Cajon

228 Joyce St, El Cajon, CA 92020

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

4 beds

2 baths

$4,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Terre at Madison - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.7

Very good

Terre at Madison

422 Shady Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,985–$2,735

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
110 W. Renette Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

110 W. Renette Ave.

110 W Renette Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,695–$1,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Leslie Gardens - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Leslie Gardens

920 Leslie Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$1,625

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1039 N. Mollison Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

1039 N. Mollison Ave

1039 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony

2 beds

1 bath

$1,925–$2,045

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Meadowglen Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.3

Excellent

Meadowglen Apartments

770 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Lone Palm Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Lone Palm Terrace

968 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

2 beds

2 baths

$2,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Mollison Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

Mollison Terrace

1029 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony

2 beds

1 bath

$1,925

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Dominguez Way Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

Dominguez Way Apartments

441 Dominguez Way, El Cajon, CA 92021

On-site laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

1 bath

$2,850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Magnolia Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Magnolia Gardens

788 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | Storage | Controlled access

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
CHASE AVENUE EAST 960 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

CHASE AVENUE EAST 960

960 E Chase Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
330 Travelodge Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in El Cajon

2 beds

2.5 baths

$2,795

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
233 N Mollison Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in El Cajon

2 beds

2 baths

$2,293

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
347 S Westwind Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in El Cajon

347 S Westwind Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | Dishwasher | Microwave

4 beds

3 baths

$4,950

Price dropped $250Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
998 South Mollison Avenue #8 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

Apartment for rent in El Cajon

998 South Mollison Avenue #8, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,075

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Broadway Villas - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Broadway Villas

1050 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021

1 bed

1 bath

$1,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Avocado Ave 643-647 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.3

Very good

Avocado Ave 643-647

643 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$995–$1,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Amber Woods - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Amber Woods

420 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
174 Chambers St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Condo for rent in El Cajon

Remodeled 2 Bed/2 Bath

174 Chambers St #1, El Cajon, CA 92020

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

2 beds

2 baths

$2,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
215 S Lincoln Ave - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

8.5

Very good

215 S Lincoln Ave

215 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool

2 beds

2 baths

$2,295

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Terre at Mollison - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9

Excellent

Terre at Mollison

233 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,822–$2,632

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Mollison Villas - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

Mollison Villas

758 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995–$2,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Villas of Washington - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Villas of Washington

1121 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,795–$2,145

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
9762 Silva Rd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in El Cajon

9762 Silva Rd, El Cajon, CA 92021

Air conditioning | Assigned parking | Central heat

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Vista De Luna - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

Vista De Luna

588 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool

Studio

1 bath

$1,470

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1336 Peach Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

1336 Peach Ave

1336 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

In-unit laundry | Oven

3 beds

2 baths

$2,860

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Evergreen Villas - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

Evergreen Villas

259 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$2,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1474 Peach Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

1474 Peach Ave

1474 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Storage

3 beds

2 baths

$3,525

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
605-609 Prescott Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

605-609 Prescott Ave

605 Prescott Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

3 beds

2 baths

$3,595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Westwood Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

Westwood Apartments

180 N 1st St, El Cajon, CA 92021

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$1,725

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
230 Dewane Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in El Cajon

230 Dewane Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | Garage parking | Balcony

4 beds

2.5 baths

$4,125

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
792 Avocado Ave #47 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in El Cajon

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Terre at Lexi - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.6

Excellent

Terre at Lexi

104 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,839–$2,921

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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399 Compton St #A - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in El Cajon

399 Compton St #A, El Cajon, CA 92020

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$3,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1386 E Madison Ave #43 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in El Cajon

1386 E Madison Ave #43, El Cajon, CA 92021

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,000

Price dropped $150Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Vista Palms - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

Vista Palms

1250 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

Studio

1 bath

$1,395–$1,445

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Updated: November 11, 2026

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El Cajon, CA apartments for rent

Average rent in El Cajon, CA

As of today, El Cajon's average rent price is $2,150 per month, which is up 5%, or $105, compared to last year. See the El Cajon rent report.

Average rent

$2,150

YoY change

+5%

+$105/mo

Rentals, last 30 days

183

Average rent by unit type in El Cajon, CA, last 30 days
Unit typeAverage rentvs last year
All bedrooms$2,150/mo+5%
Studio$1,517/moN/A
1 bedroom$1,768/mo+2%
2 bedroom$2,213/mo+1%
3 bedroom$3,295/moN/A
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in El Cajon, CA?

The average rent in El Cajon, CA is $2,150 a month. 1-bedrooms average $1,768 and 2-bedrooms $2,213, based on rentals listed on Zumper in the last 30 days. See the El Cajon rent report.

How much rent can I afford in El Cajon, CA?

You'd need to earn about $70,720 a year to afford an average 1-bedroom here ($1,768 a month), with rent at 30% of your income. Try the rent calculator with your own numbers.

How can I find pet-friendly apartments in El Cajon, CA?

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