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Property type
Last updated on May 1, 2026
Last updated on May 1, 2026
Last updated on May 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cajon, El Cajon, CA is $2,095. This is +7%, or $146, higher than the national average.
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As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cajon, El Cajon, CA is $2,095. This is +7%, or $146, 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 $2,017. A 1-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, El Cajon, CA costs about $1,767 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,175. Houses for rent in El Cajon, El Cajon, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,247.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,751 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,195 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,100 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $5,450 | 7% | 36% | |
Studio | $1,490 | 1% | 9% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Bostonia | $2,150 | |
Colina Del Sol | $1,895 | |
College East | $4,797 | |
College West | $4,200 | |
La Mesa | $2,295 | |
Talmadge | $2,100 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,017 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,247 | 10% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,300 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,490
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,751
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,450
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
36%
Bostonia
Average rent
$2,150
La Mesa
Average rent
$2,295
Colina Del Sol
Average rent
$1,895
College East
Average rent
$4,797
College West
Average rent
$4,200
Talmadge
Average rent
$2,100
Apartments
Average rent
$2,017
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,247
Last 30 days
10%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
4%
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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1d ago
643 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095–$1,395
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15h ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 30
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
House for rent
1d ago
148 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
975 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
2 baths
$1,950
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2d ago
1512 Oakdale Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
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2d ago
330 N 1st St, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$1,960–$2,000
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12h ago
1028 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,045
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5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cajon
4 beds
3 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cajon
757 Granite Hills Cir #NA, El Cajon, CA 92019
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Apr 6
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
1240 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$2,855
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cajon
317 Richfield Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850
House for rent
Available Apr 21
5h ago
Verified
2950 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,185–$3,082
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
20h ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2265 Needham Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825–$2,350
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,893–$2,092
Price drop
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5h ago
Verified
2950 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,185–$3,082
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1240 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$2,855
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1360 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,814–$2,450
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
150 South Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
22h ago
570 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$2,975
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1d ago
633 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
683 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,893–$2,092
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2950 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,185–$3,082
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1240 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$2,855
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1360 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,814–$2,450
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
800 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
2 baths
$2,307–$2,625
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
13h ago
Verified
104 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,798–$5,487
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
275 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,802–$3,228
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,893–$2,092
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2950 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,185–$3,082
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
633 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
148 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
379 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650–$1,695
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1d ago
643 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095–$1,395
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1d ago
1040 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,545–$1,625
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1037 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$1,995
Apartment for rent