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Last updated on January 30, 2026
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cajon, 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, 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, El Cajon, CA have remained the same in the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,042. A 1-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, El Cajon, CA costs about $1,725 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 $3,600.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,719 | 1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,900 | 4% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,407 | No Change | 18% | |
Studio | $1,650 | 3% | 4% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Bostonia | $2,150 | |
Colina Del Sol | $1,825 | |
College East | $5,550 | |
College West | $4,800 | |
La Mesa | $2,300 | |
Talmadge | $2,350 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,042 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,225 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,600 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,250 | 9% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,719
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,407
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
18%
Bostonia
Average rent
$2,150
La Mesa
Average rent
$2,300
Colina Del Sol
Average rent
$1,825
College East
Average rent
$5,550
College West
Average rent
$4,800
Talmadge
Average rent
$2,350
Apartments
Average rent
$2,042
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
9%
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
higher than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in El Cajon, El, CA is 3% lower than the median rent in Bostonia, Bostonia, CA.
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16h ago
545 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
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1d ago
1037 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$2,175
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1 bath
$1,825
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
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1d ago
1043 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
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1d ago
1029 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$1,925
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1d ago
148 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,925
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5d+ ago
193 W Park Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,945
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38m ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$6,117
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5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
2 baths
$2,850
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5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in El Cajon
360 Claydelle Ave #4, El Cajon, CA 92020
Studio
0 baths
$2,800
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Available Jan 20
17h ago
Verified
1360 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,838–$2,485
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3d ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
568 Tilling Way #570, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
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Available Jan 1
2d ago
945 Estes St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,900–$2,200
Price drop
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1d ago
414 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$2,095
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1d ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,868–$1,966
Price drop
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1d ago
633 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
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1d ago
121 E Renette Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
2 baths
$2,550
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3d ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
2 baths
$2,335
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3d ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
2 baths
$2,335
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
2 baths
$2,335
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
2 baths
$2,335
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
1004 Coleen Ct, El Cajon, CA 92021
4 beds
2 baths
$3,995
Apartment for rent
38m ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$6,117
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1d ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,868–$1,966
Price drop
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9h ago
Verified
800 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
2 baths
$2,226–$2,627
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17h ago
Verified
1360 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,838–$2,485
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
294 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
150 South Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
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8h ago
351 W Palm Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595–$2,085
Apartment for rent
1d ago
171 North 1st Street, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$2,045
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,868–$1,966
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
$2,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
1d ago
1043 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
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1d ago
171 North 1st Street, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$2,045
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1d ago
148 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,925
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2d ago
1286 N Cuyamaca St, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Price drop
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2d ago
945 Estes St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900–$2,000
Price drop
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3d ago
1069 Naranca Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450–$2,600
Price drop
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