Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 1, 2025
Last updated on November 1, 2025
Last updated on November 1, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cajon, El Cajon, CA is $2,072. This is +7%, or $127, higher than the national average.
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As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cajon, El Cajon, CA is $2,072. This is +7%, or $127, 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, El Cajon, CA have decreased by 1% 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, El Cajon, CA is $1,995. A 1-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, El Cajon, CA costs about $1,791 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 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,200 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,050 | 3% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,195 | 15% | 6% | |
Studio | $1,592 | 1% | 6% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Bostonia | $2,392 | |
Colina Del Sol | $1,872 | |
College East | $5,995 | |
College West | $6,150 | |
La Mesa | $2,495 | |
Talmadge | $2,195 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,995 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,200 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,187 | 38% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,592
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,785
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,195
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
6%
Bostonia
Average rent
$2,392
La Mesa
Average rent
$2,495
Colina Del Sol
Average rent
$1,872
College East
Average rent
$5,995
College West
Average rent
$6,150
Talmadge
Average rent
$2,195
Apartments
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,187
Last 30 days
38%
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.
Median rent prices in El Cajon, El, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bostonia, Bostonia, CA.
El Cajon
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higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in El Cajon, El, CA is 13% lower than the median rent in Bostonia, Bostonia, CA.
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2d ago
643 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095–$1,150
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3d ago
1371 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$2,095
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21h ago
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1241 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,745–$2,914
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5h ago
1037 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$2,275
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11h ago
962 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
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2d ago
545 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$2,128
Price drop
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5d+ 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 Oct 1
2h ago
1050 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
2 baths
$1,886–$2,269
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5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
$2,795
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
1535 Granite Hills Dr, El Cajon, CA 92019
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$2,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
945 Estes St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,900–$2,200
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2d ago
1072 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$2,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
163 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$2,150
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1d ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,831–$2,106
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
466 W Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,919–$2,330
Apartment for rent
3d ago
421 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,831–$2,106
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1360 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,990–$2,460
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
150 South Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$3,775
House for rent
Available Oct 21
10h ago
Verified
311 Linda Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,495–$2,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
294 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1050 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
2 baths
$1,886–$2,269
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1397 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019
2 beds
1 bath
$2,345–$2,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,831–$2,106
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
7h ago
Verified
1360 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,990–$2,460
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
800 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
2 baths
$2,425–$2,785
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$3,775
House for rent
Available Oct 21
10h ago
Verified
311 Linda Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,495–$2,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
294 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
545 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$2,128
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$3,775
House for rent
Available Oct 21
2h ago
1050 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
2 baths
$1,886–$2,269
Apartment for rent
1d ago
217 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$1,925
Apartment for rent
1d ago
758 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$1,995
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2d ago
244 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$2,695
Apartment for rent
2d ago
643 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095–$1,150
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1040 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,525–$1,895
Apartment for rent