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4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,931–$2,081
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1d ago
Verified
2950 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020
Swimming pool | Fitness center | Ceiling fan
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,678–$3,055
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1240 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020
On-site laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,809–$3,258
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,765–$2,500
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,390–$3,295
Price drop
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4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5h ago
545 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Controlled access
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$1,850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,999
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4d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
570 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Controlled access
2 beds
1 bath
$2,475
Apartment for rent
Swimming Pool
Outdoor Space
On-Site Laundry
Air Conditioning
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cajon
4 beds
3 baths
$6,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1922 Fernbrook Ct #NA, El Cajon, CA 92019
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
5 beds
3 baths
$8,999
House for rent
Available Aug 1
55m ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,995
$2,795
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 6
12h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$7,270
$6,177
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$8,964
$8,005
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,588
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
633 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,340–$4,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2265 Needham Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Ceiling fan
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$2,295
Apartment for rent
3d ago
234 W Park Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$1,995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
3d ago
563 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 25
5d+ ago
163 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,595–$1,695
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
104 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,949–$6,886
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
275 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,793–$5,278
Apartment for rent
57m ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
Swimming pool | Outdoor space
Studio
1 bath
$1,697
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,649–$2,100
Apartment for rent
4h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100–$2,200
Apartment for rent
4h ago
House for rent in El Cajon
3 beds
2 baths
$3,995
$3,800
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 31
4h ago
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,525–$1,725
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
5h ago
411 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Controlled access
2 beds
2 baths
$2,145
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
13h ago
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,055–$7,922
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
1748 Bourke Pl, El Cajon, CA 92021
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
4 beds
2 baths
$5,200
House for rent
Available Sep 11
23h ago
Apartment for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3 beds
1 bath
$3,190
House for rent
1d ago
215 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
2 beds
2 baths
$2,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in El Cajon
3 beds
2 baths
$3,695
House for rent
1d ago
1377 Oakdale Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
Garage parking | Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in El Cajon
2 beds
1 bath
$3,595
$3,495
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
355 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
743 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
725 Washington Heights Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250–$2,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
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As of today, El Cajon's median rent price is $2,095 per month, which is down 1%, or $30, compared to last year.
Median rent
$2,095
YoY change
−1%
−$30/mo
Rentals, last 30 days
169
| Size | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| All bedrooms | $2,095 | −1% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,712 | −4% |
| 2 bedroom | $2,150 | −2% |
El Cajon, CA, offers a blend of urban amenities and suburban feel, drawing residents who appreciate the accessibility to shopping and dining options. Many locals enjoy the variety of outdoor activities available, particularly in nearby parks. The community frequently highlights the area's diverse population and vibrant cultural events. However, some residents express concerns about traffic congestion and the occasional noise from nearby highways, which can disrupt the otherwise laid-back atmosphere.
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in El Cajon average around $1,760/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,210/month.
Winter months offer the best rental deals in El Cajon, with January seeing the lowest rents of the year. November and December also experience less demand, while July and August are the most competitive months with higher demand.
Based on our current listings data, El Cajon itself offers budget-friendly options with a median rent of approximately $2,090/month across the city.
In our current listings, utilities-included rentals are rare in El Cajon, showing up in just 0.13% of units. One-bedrooms lead at 0.16% while studios have the lowest rate at 0.08%.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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