Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 5, 2025
Last updated on November 5, 2025
Last updated on November 5, 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.
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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.
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
El Cajon | $2,070 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,995 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,295 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,395 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,187 | 54% | - |
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%
El Cajon
Average rent
$2,070
Apartments
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,395
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,187
Last 30 days
54%
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 28% 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–$1,150
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
193 W Park Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,663
Apartment for rent
13h ago
1371 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$2,095
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
919 E Madison Ave #919, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
545 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$2,128
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1050 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
2 baths
$1,886–$2,269
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
1043 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
9h ago
1040 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1 bath
$3,600
House for rent
3h ago
180 Chambers St, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
214 S Johnson Ave #201, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
2 baths
$2,895
$2,695
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 10
5d+ ago
1535 Granite Hills Dr, El Cajon, CA 92019
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$2,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,746–$2,106
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1072 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$2,050
Apartment for rent
7h ago
163 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$2,050
Apartment for rent
8h ago
802 Franklin Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$1,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,746–$2,106
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
1360 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,990–$2,460
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
150 South Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5h ago
368 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
13h ago
1262 N Cuyamaca St, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
13h ago
1226 N Cuyamaca St, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
588 Millar Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
3 beds
2 baths
$2,995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$3,775
$3,585
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 21
1d ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,746–$2,106
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
572 Durham St #NA, El Cajon, CA 92019
2 beds
1 bath
$2,590
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
595 S 2nd St #NA, El Cajon, CA 92019
2 beds
1 bath
$2,290
House for rent
Available Oct 17
13h ago
Verified
1360 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,990–$2,460
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
800 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
2 baths
$2,425–$2,785
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$3,775
$3,585
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 21
5d+ ago
Verified
294 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
311 Linda Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,746
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
633 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Apartment for rent
4d ago
570 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
545 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$2,128
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
3 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$3,775
$3,585
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 21
4h ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
919 E Madison Ave #919, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1