Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
El Cajon, El Cajon, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in El Cajon
$2,110/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in El Cajon is $2,110 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $210 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in El Cajon
181
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of El Cajon rentals at each price point
Rent trends in El Cajon, El Cajon, CA
Average rent prices in El Cajon have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
El Cajon, El Cajon, CA
Rent prices in El Cajon vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in El Cajon is $1,995, whereas a house costs $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in El Cajon run $1,782 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,168.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,470 | No Change |  5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,782 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,195 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,241 | 9% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $4,295 | No Change | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bostonia | $2,225 | |
Colina Del Sol | $1,900 | |
College East | $5,900 | |
College West | $5,995 | |
La Mesa | $2,395 | |
Talmadge | $2,095 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,995 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 4% | 11% | |
Houses | $3,900 | 2% | 22% | |
Rooms | $1,500 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,470
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,782
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,241
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,295
Last year
2%
Bostonia
Average rent
$2,225
La Mesa
Average rent
$2,395
Colina Del Sol
Average rent
$1,900
College East
Average rent
$5,900
College West
Average rent
$5,995
Talmadge
Average rent
$2,095
Apartments
Average rent
$1,995
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
Houses
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
22%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,500
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.
How does rent in El Cajon, El, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in El Cajon and Bostonia by all bedroom counts and property types.
El Cajon
11%higher than the national median
17%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in El Cajon, El, CA is 5% lower than the median rent in Bostonia, Bostonia, CA.
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1d ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
643 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
20h ago
1037 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,700–$2,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1040 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,825
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cajon
4 beds
3 baths
$5,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cajon
661 W Chase Ave #1, El Cajon, CA 92020
3 beds
2 baths
$4,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 16
4d ago
House for rent in El Cajon
910 S Lincoln Ave #B, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$4,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cajon
1078 Cosmo Ave #B, El Cajon, CA 92019
1 bed
1 bath
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Mar 1
8h ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,815–$1,997
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
633 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
570 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2950 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,383–$3,317
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1240 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,077–$2,837
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,815–$1,997
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
800 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,390–$3,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1360 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,015–$2,430
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,815–$1,997
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cajon
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1240 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,077–$2,837
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1360 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$2,030
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for El Cajon, El Cajon, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the El Cajon rental market.
How much is rent in El Cajon?
The average rent in El Cajon is $2,110 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in El Cajon?
Average rent prices in El Cajon have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does El Cajon rent compare to the national average?
Rent in El Cajon is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $210 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in El Cajon?
To comfortably afford rent in El Cajon, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).