Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Average rent in
El Cajon, El Cajon, CA

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cajon, El Cajon, CA have increased by 2% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.

Rent price summary for
El Cajon, El Cajon, CA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cajon, El Cajon, CA is $2,125. This is +8% higher than the national average.

$2.72

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,125

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over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

164

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cajon, El Cajon, CA is $2,125. This is +8% higher than the national average.

$2.72

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
83%
9%
1%
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

61%
39%
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, El Cajon, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in El Cajon, El Cajon, CA is $2,047. A 1-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, El Cajon, CA costs about $1,773 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,195. Houses for rent in El Cajon, El Cajon, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,785

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$2,962

2%

No Change

4 bedroom

$4,202

2%

46%

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

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,962

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,202

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

46%

The table above reflects average rent prices in El Cajon, 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 Cajon, El, CA to other neighborhoods

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

El Cajon

Median rent price$2,125
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,472
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in El Cajon, El, CA is 14% lower than the median rent in Bostonia, Bostonia, CA.

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Avocado Ave 643-647 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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643 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

1 bed

1 bath

$995

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3d ago

9.1

Excellent

Oak Valley Apartments

1037 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,785–$2,250

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4d ago

9.4

Excellent

Greentree Apartments

182 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021

2 beds

1 bath

$1,825–$1,995

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

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,850–$2,095

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TAFT - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.3

Excellent

TAFT

148 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

2 beds

1 bath

$1,875

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Mollison Villas - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

9

Excellent

Mollison Villas

758 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895–$1,995

Price drop

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12h ago

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Renette New

127 W Renette Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

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Mollison Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

9.4

Excellent

Mollison Terrace

1029 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895–$2,025

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