Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 20, 2026
Average rent in
El Cajon, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where El rent stands today
El, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,098/month. Renters today are paying $43 less per month on average than last year, and month-to-month rent is unchanged.
Compared to national trends
El runs 7.6% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, with total rentals at 162 units.
Price ranges
Studios in El rent for $1,520/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,775/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,185/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,150/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $6,465/month.
Median rent
Median rent in El
$2,097/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in El is $2,097 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $147 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in El
162
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of El rentals at each price point
Rent trends in El Cajon, CA
Average rent prices in El have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
El Cajon, CA
Rent prices in El vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in El is $2,025, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in El run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,520 |  1% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,775 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,185 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,150 | 7% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $6,465 | No Change | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
El Cajon | $2,095 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,025 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,185 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,400 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,500 | 7% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,520
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,185
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,465
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
El Cajon
Average rent
$2,095
Apartments
Average rent
$2,025
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,185
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
7%
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.
How does rent in El, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in El and Bonita by all bedroom counts and property types.
El
8%higher than the national median
33%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in El, CA is 19% lower than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$3,000
5%$6,500
9%$5,545
10%$2,750
1%$2,347
1%$2,595
23%$2,395
3%$2,574
5%$2,795
2%$2,695
5%$2,599
24%Discover rentals in El Cajon, CA
3d ago
1037 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,700–$2,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
545 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$2,256
Apartment for rent
2d ago
148 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,870
Apartment for rent
1d ago
758 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$1,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$9,329
$9,067
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$7,237
$7,020
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,789
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cajon
2828 La Cresta Rd #1, El Cajon, CA 92021
3 beds
2 baths
$4,700
House for rent
Available Jun 15
23h ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,859–$2,241
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1240 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,987–$2,998
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2950 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,185–$3,082
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
150 South Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,875
$1,575
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available May 23
23h ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,859–$2,241
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1240 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,987–$2,998
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
800 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,390–$3,210
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,859–$2,241
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1240 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
3 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
1d ago
545 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$2,256
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1065 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
3 beds
2 baths
$2,850
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for El Cajon, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the El rental market.
How much is rent in El?
The average rent in El is $2,097 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in El?
Average rent prices in El have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does El rent compare to the national average?
Rent in El is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $147 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in El?
To comfortably afford rent in El, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in El?
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.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).