Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 6, 2026
Last updated on May 6, 2026
Last updated on May 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cajon, CA is $2,095. This is +7%, or $145, higher than the national average.
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As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cajon, CA is $2,095. This is +7%, or $145, 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 remained the same in the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,000. A 1-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA costs about $1,767 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,175. Houses for rent in El Cajon, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,222.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,760 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,195 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,147 | 2% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $4,995 | 5% | 40% | |
Studio | $1,492 | 1% | 7% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
El Cajon | $2,095 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,222 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,300 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,492
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,760
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,147
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,995
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
40%
El Cajon
Average rent
$2,095
Apartments
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,222
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
No Change
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 13% lower than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
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5d+ ago
643 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095–$1,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 30
5d+ ago
148 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,825
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1512 Oakdale Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
975 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
2 baths
$1,950
Apartment for rent
16h ago
330 N 1st St, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$1,960–$2,000
Apartment for rent
17h ago
871 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
2 baths
$1,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1028 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,045
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,930
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cajon
4 beds
3 baths
$5,500
House for rent
8h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,789
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cajon
757 Granite Hills Cir #NA, El Cajon, CA 92019
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Apr 6
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
2 baths
$3,295
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
570 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$2,975
Apartment for rent
14m ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800–$2,011
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1240 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,960–$2,855
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
2950 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,212–$3,082
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1360 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,814–$2,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
150 South Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
17h ago
633 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
21h ago
265 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
570 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$2,975
Apartment for rent
14m ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800–$2,011
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1240 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,960–$2,855
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
2950 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,212–$3,082
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
800 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
2 baths
$2,307–$2,625
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1360 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,814–$2,450
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
294 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,820–$2,195
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
150 South Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
43m ago
180 N 1st St, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$2,125
Apartment for rent
14m ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800–$2,011
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
2950 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,212–$3,082
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1240 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,964–$2,374
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
1065 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
3 beds
2 baths
$2,850–$2,950
Apartment for rent
17h ago
633 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
17h ago
633 E Park Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
570 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
3 beds
2 baths
$2,975
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
294 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Price drop
Apartment for rent