Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 5, 2026
Last updated on February 5, 2026
Last updated on February 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cajon, CA is $2,095. This is +10%, or $195, higher than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cajon, CA is $2,095. This is +10%, or $195, 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 2% 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 $1,700 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 $3,625.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,700 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,200 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,945 | 3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,450 | 5% | 19% | |
Studio | $1,650 | 5% | 3% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
El Cajon | $2,095 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,995 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,372 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,625 | 11% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,095 | 17% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,945
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,450
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
19%
El Cajon
Average rent
$2,095
Apartments
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,372
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,625
Last 30 days
11%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
17%
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 22% lower than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
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Last year
5d+ ago
545 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1037 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$2,175
Apartment for rent
4d ago
962 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,745–$1,845
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1 bath
$1,825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
420 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,875–$1,970
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1043 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1029 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$1,925
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in El Cajon
4 beds
3 baths
$5,995
$5,555
Price drop
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in El Cajon
3 beds
2 baths
$4,195
House for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
2 baths
$2,850
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in El Cajon
360 Claydelle Ave #4, El Cajon, CA 92020
Studio
0 baths
$2,800
House for rent
Available Jan 20
5h ago
Verified
1360 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,838–$2,485
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
945 Estes St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$2,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
568 Tilling Way #570, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
7h ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,707–$1,952
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1360 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,838–$2,485
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
150 South Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5h ago
633 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
9h ago
121 E Renette Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
2 baths
$2,550
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1286 N Cuyamaca St, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
265 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$2,300
Apartment for rent
3d ago
871 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$2,100
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,707–$1,952
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1360 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,838–$2,485
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
800 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
2 baths
$2,226–$2,720
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
294 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
150 South Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
314 Wisconsin Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
3d ago
871 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$2,100
Apartment for rent
5h ago
588 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,625–$2,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,707–$1,792
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
945 Estes St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850–$2,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
1004 Coleen Ct, El Cajon, CA 92021
4 beds
2 baths
$3,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
4 beds
2 baths
$3,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 2
4h ago
148 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,925
Apartment for rent
1d ago
420 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,875–$1,970
Apartment for rent
4d ago
962 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,745–$1,845
Apartment for rent