Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 21, 2025

Average rent in
El Cajon, CA

Last updated on December 21, 2025

Last updated on December 21, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cajon, CA is $2,095. This is +10%, or $189, higher than the national average.

$2.56

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,095

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

173

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cajon, CA is $2,095. This is +10%, or $189, higher than the national average.

$2.56

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
83%
8%
2%
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 1% 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 $2,017. A 1-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA costs about $1,725 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 $3,375.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,750

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$2,225

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$3,195

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,097

4%

8%

Studio

$1,520

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,520

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,225

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,097

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

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 by10%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,707
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in El, CA is 23% lower than the median rent in Bonita, CA.

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Avocado Ave 643-647 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.3

Very good

Avocado Ave 643-647

643 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

1 bed

1 bath

$925–$1,000

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2d ago

8.6

Very good

Bella Vista Apartments

545 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

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Madison Manor - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Madison Manor

943 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

2 beds

1 bath

$1,799–$1,899

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Oak Valley Apartments | Spacious & Updated at an Exceptional Value! - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,800–$2,275

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

4d ago

8.8

Very good

2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,800–$2,095

Apartment for rent

Golden Fountain - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

Golden Fountain

1040 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

2 beds

1 bath

$1,825

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336 Claydelle Avenue #07 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,825

Apartment for rent

El Tesoro - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.1

Excellent

El Tesoro

434 434 & 456 & 458 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

2 beds

2 baths

$1,875

Apartment for rent