Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 22, 2026
Last updated on March 22, 2026
Last updated on March 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cajon, CA is $2,069. This is +8%, or $159, higher than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cajon, CA is $2,069. This is +8%, or $159, 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 increased 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 $1,995. A 1-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA costs about $1,750 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,150. Houses for rent in El Cajon, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,746.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,750 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,175 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,100 | 2% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $4,372 | 4% | 7% | |
Studio | $1,495 | 5% | 4% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
El Cajon | $2,067 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,995 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,372 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,746 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,197 | 9% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,372
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
El Cajon
Average rent
$2,067
Apartments
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,372
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,746
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,197
Last 30 days
9%
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 14% lower than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
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3d ago
1029 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$1,995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
545 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$1,756–$2,128
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
962 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,845–$2,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
148 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1 bath
$1,875
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 22
2d ago
Condo for rent in El Cajon
1013 S Sunshine Ave #L, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
$1,895
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Mar 16
3d ago
1043 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
127 W Renette Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cajon
4 beds
3 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cajon
4 beds
4 baths
$5,200
House for rent
Available Mar 6
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cajon
3002 Palm Vista Ct, El Cajon, CA 92019
3 beds
2 baths
$5,095
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in El Cajon
1000 Estes St #34, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
$3,100
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Feb 19
1d ago
Verified
2950 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,137–$3,098
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,895
$2,795
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1240 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,805–$2,975
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,754–$2,417
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2950 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,137–$3,098
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1240 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,805–$2,975
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
150 South Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
2 baths
$2,335
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
2 baths
$2,335
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
2 baths
$2,335
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,754–$2,417
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2950 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,137–$3,098
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1240 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,805–$2,975
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
800 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
2 baths
$2,355–$2,720
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1360 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$2,485
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
311 Linda Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
150 South Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,754–$2,417
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2950 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,137–$3,098
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1240 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,805–$2,618
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1065 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
3 beds
2 baths
$2,850–$2,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
14h ago
291 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$2,095
Apartment for rent
16h ago
946 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
143 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,995–$2,695
Apartment for rent