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Last updated on December 16, 2025
Last updated on December 16, 2025
Last updated on December 16, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cajon, El Cajon, CA is $2,094. This is +10%, or $194, higher than the national average.
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As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cajon, El Cajon, CA is $2,094. This is +10%, or $194, 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 $1,995. A 1-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, El Cajon, CA costs about $1,750 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 $3,297.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,758 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,225 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,995 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $4,595 | 5% | 10% | |
Studio | $1,550 | 1% | 2% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Bostonia | $2,150 | |
Colina Del Sol | $1,900 | |
College East | $5,700 | |
College West | $5,500 | |
La Mesa | $2,300 | |
Talmadge | $2,195 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,995 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,272 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,297 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,488 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,758
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,595
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
10%
Bostonia
Average rent
$2,150
La Mesa
Average rent
$2,300
Colina Del Sol
Average rent
$1,900
College East
Average rent
$5,700
College West
Average rent
$5,500
Talmadge
Average rent
$2,195
Apartments
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,272
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,297
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,488
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 3% lower than the median rent in Bostonia, Bostonia, CA.
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3d ago
643 Avocado Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$985–$995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
545 North Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
943 East Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$1,799
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3d ago
1037 East Lexington Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$2,275
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1 bath
$1,825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
962 South Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$2,095
Apartment for rent
8h ago
217 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1039 North Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,932
$4,422
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
3 baths
$3,300
House for rent
Available Dec 8
1d ago
Condo for rent in El Cajon
363 Wisconsin Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$3,250
$2,995
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Dec 16
5h ago
Verified
1360 East Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,832–$2,460
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1535 Granite Hills Drive, El Cajon, CA 92019
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$2,400
Apartment for rent
19m ago
Verified
294 Ballantyne Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
588 South Anza Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,675–$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
945 Estes Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,750–$2,200
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
1110-1140 Petree Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,844–$2,007
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1360 East Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,832–$2,460
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
989 Peach Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,824–$4,772
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
2h ago
1286 North Cuyamaca Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
4d ago
265 South Anza Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
4 beds
2 baths
$3,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
1004 Coleen Court, El Cajon, CA 92021
4 beds
2 baths
$3,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$3,295
House for rent
Available Oct 21
3d ago
Verified
311 Linda Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
3 beds
1 bath
$2,790
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
1110-1140 Petree Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,844–$2,007
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
989 Peach Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,824–$4,772
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1360 East Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,832–$2,460
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
800 East Lexington Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
2 baths
$2,226–$2,725
Apartment for rent
19m ago
Verified
294 Ballantyne Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,295
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,932
$4,422
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
1110-1140 Petree Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,844–$2,007
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
989 Peach Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,824–$4,772
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
1004 Coleen Court, El Cajon, CA 92021
4 beds
2 baths
$3,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$3,295
House for rent
Available Oct 21
17h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,932
$4,422
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$6,421
$4,306
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
311 Linda Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
3 beds
1 bath
$2,790
Apartment for rent
4h ago
1226 North Cuyamaca Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent