Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 21, 2025
Last updated on December 21, 2025
Last updated on December 21, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cajon, CA is $2,095. This is +10%, or $189, higher than the national average.
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As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cajon, CA is $2,095. This is +10%, or $189, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cajon, CA have decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 1% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in El Cajon, CA is $2,017. A 1-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA costs about $1,725 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,195. Houses for rent in El Cajon, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,375.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,750 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,225 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,195 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,097 | 4% | 8% | |
Studio | $1,520 | 1% | 4% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
El Cajon | $2,095 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,017 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,250 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,375 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,488 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,520
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,097
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
El Cajon
Average rent
$2,095
Apartments
Average rent
$2,017
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,375
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,488
The table above reflects average rent prices in El Cajon, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Median rent prices in El, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bonita, CA.
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in El, CA is 23% lower than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
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4d ago
643 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$925–$1,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
545 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
943 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$1,799–$1,899
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1037 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$2,275
Apartment for rent
4d ago
962 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$2,095
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1040 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1 bath
$1,825
Apartment for rent
3d ago
434 434 & 456 & 458 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
2 baths
$1,875
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$7,263
$6,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in El Cajon
1651 Chiswick Ct, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$3,600
House for rent
Available Dec 22
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
3 baths
$3,300
House for rent
Available Dec 8
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in El Cajon
363 Wisconsin Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$3,250
$2,995
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Dec 16
4d ago
Condo for rent in El Cajon
361 Wisconsin Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$2,750
$2,650
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Nov 15
2d ago
Verified
1360 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,832–$2,460
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1535 Granite Hills Drive, El Cajon, CA 92019
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$2,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
294 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,862–$2,054
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1360 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,832–$2,460
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
150 South Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
265 South Anza Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1286 North Cuyamaca Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
4 beds
2 baths
$3,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
1004 Coleen Ct, El Cajon, CA 92021
4 beds
2 baths
$3,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$7,263
$6,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$7,263
$6,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
311 Linda Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
3 beds
1 bath
$2,790
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,862–$2,054
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1360 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,832–$2,460
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
800 East Lexington Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
2 baths
$2,226–$2,725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
294 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,295
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
150 South Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
588 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,675–$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
633 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
1004 Coleen Ct, El Cajon, CA 92021
4 beds
2 baths
$3,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$7,263
$6,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
311 Linda Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
3 beds
1 bath
$2,790
Apartment for rent
2d ago
135 Roanoke Road, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
2 baths
$2,045
Apartment for rent
2d ago
545 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
171 North 1st Street, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$2,045
Apartment for rent
3d ago
434 434 & 456 & 458 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
2 baths
$1,875
Apartment for rent