Average Rent in El Cajon, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
El Cajon, CA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cajon, CA is $2,145. This is +9% higher than the national average.

$2.67

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,145

Flat

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

167

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cajon, CA is $2,145. This is +9% higher than the national average.

$2.67

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%

82%

10%

2%

1%

$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500

$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000

$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

58%

42%

Renter-occupied

Owner-occupied

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 comparables in
El Cajon, CA
The monthly rent for an apartment in El Cajon, CA is $2,049. A 1-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA costs about $1,773 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 $3,395.

				Comparables
1 bedroom	$1,785	1%	7%
2 bedroom	$2,200	1%	2%
3 bedroom	$2,995	No Change	No Change
4 bedroom	$4,202	No Change	35%
Studio	$1,545	3%	11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,545

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,785

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,202

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

35%

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.

Compare rent prices in El, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in El, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bonita, CA.

El

Median rent price$2,145

9%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,397

21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in El, CA is 11% lower than the median rent in Bonita, CA.

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979 Amistad Place, El Cajon, CA 92019, USA

908 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA

432 Dominquez Way, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA

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Discover rentals in El Cajon, CA

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

1 bed

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

Oak Valley Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

9.1

Excellent

Oak Valley Apartments

1037 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,785–$2,250

Apartment for rent

Spacious Remodeled Apartments With parking and Air conditioning - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Spacious Remodeled Apartments With parking and Air conditioning

962 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,850–$2,095

Apartment for rent

TAFT - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.3

Excellent

148 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

2 beds

1 bath

$1,875

Apartment for rent

Greentree Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Greentree Apartments

182 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

Apartment for rent

Ask about our move in specials!! - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

Ask about our move in specials!!

802 Franklin Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

Apartment for rent

Mollison Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

Mollison Terrace

1029 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895–$2,025

Apartment for rent

Mollison Villas - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

Mollison Villas

758 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895–$1,995

Price drop

Apartment for rent