Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 4, 2025

Average rent in
El Cajon, CA

Last updated on November 4, 2025

Last updated on November 4, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cajon, CA is $2,095. This is +8%, or $158, higher than the national average.

$2.65

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,095

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

154

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cajon, CA is $2,095. This is +8%, or $158, higher than the national average.

$2.65

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
83%
8%
1%
0%
$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 price trends in
El Cajon, CA

Rent price trends

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 4% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
El Cajon, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in El Cajon, CA is $1,995. A 1-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA costs about $1,780 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

$1,770

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$2,209

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,050

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$4,995

15%

15%

Studio

$1,545

2%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,545

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,770

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,209

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,050

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,995

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

15%

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$2,095
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,895
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in El, CA is 28% lower than the median rent in Bonita, CA.

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Avocado Ave 643-647 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Avocado Ave 643-647

643 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

1 bed

1 bath

$1,095–$1,150

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1371 E Lexington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

9.4

Excellent

1371 E Lexington Ave

1371 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,695–$2,095

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

4d ago

8.6

Very good

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

Bella Vista Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

Bella Vista Apartments

545 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850–$2,128

Price drop

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Terre at 1050 Peach - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Terre at 1050 Peach

1050 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

2 beds

2 baths

$1,886–$2,269

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Mollison Villas - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

9.4

Excellent

Mollison Villas

758 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895–$1,995

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Golden Fountain - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

Golden Fountain

1040 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

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1041 N Mollison Ave #H - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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