Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 16, 2025
Last updated on September 16, 2025
Last updated on September 16, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 | ||||
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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% |
Comparables | ||
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Bostonia | $2,472 | |
Colina Del Sol | $1,895 | |
College East | $2,840 | |
College West | $2,495 | |
La Mesa | $2,495 | |
Talmadge | $2,295 |
Comparables | ||||
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Apartments | $2,047 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,195 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,200 | 8% | No Change |
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%
Bostonia
Average rent
$2,472
La Mesa
Average rent
$2,495
Colina Del Sol
Average rent
$1,895
College East
Average rent
$2,840
College West
Average rent
$2,495
Talmadge
Average rent
$2,295
Apartments
Average rent
$2,047
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
8%
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.
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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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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
643 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1037 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,785–$2,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
182 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$1,825–$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
962 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$2,095
Apartment for rent
3d ago
148 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,875
Apartment for rent
5h ago
758 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$1,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
127 W Renette Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1029 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,025
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cajon
3 beds
2 baths
$4,300
House for rent
Available Aug 31
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
2 baths
$3,295
House for rent
5h ago
Townhouse for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
1004 Coleen Ct, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$2,845
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
870 E Chase Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,690
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
House for rent in El Cajon
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
House for rent
18h ago
Verified
1360 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,880–$2,460
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1072 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,750–$2,375
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,974–$2,035
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
1360 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,880–$2,460
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
150 South Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
989 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,713–$2,852
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
311 Linda Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,495
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
294 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,295
Apartment for rent
9h ago
1549 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021
Studio
1 bath
$1,545
Apartment for rent
4d ago
309 Chambers St, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,974–$2,035
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
989 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,713–$2,852
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
1360 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,880–$2,460
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
800 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450–$2,810
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
311 Linda Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,495
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
294 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
150 South Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
314 Wisconsin Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750–$1,900
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
1360 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1 bed
1 bath
$1,880–$2,015
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
800 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450–$2,810
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
570 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
989 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1 bed
1 bath
$1,713–$1,908
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
595 S 2nd St #NA, El Cajon, CA 92019
2 beds
1 bath
$2,390
$2,290
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 28
1d ago
379 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021
1 bed
1 bath
$1,645
Apartment for rent
4d ago
215 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$2,395
Apartment for rent
4d ago
217 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$1,925
Apartment for rent