What's the average rent in El Cajon, CA?

Rental Market Trends in El Cajon, CA

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in El Cajon, CA is $2,150 per month, which is 13% higher than the national average rent of $1,910 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,150

1.2%$25 increase month-over-month

-6.3%-$145 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

385

APARTMENTS

$2,076

HOUSES

$3,700

TOWNHOUSES

$3,000

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in El Cajon, CA at $2,076 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,700 per month. Townhomes average $3,000 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,795
2 Bedrooms	$2,242
3 Bedrooms	$3,295
4 Bedrooms	$5,250
All	$2,169

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in El Cajon, CA is $1,795 per month, followed by $2,242 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,295 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $5,250 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,700
2 Bedrooms	$2,500
3 Bedrooms	$4,100
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,800

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in El Cajon, CA is $1,700 per month, followed by $2,500 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $4,100 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,825
2 Bedrooms	$2,200
3 Bedrooms	$3,200
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,150

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA is $1,825 per month, followed by $2,200 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $3,200 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,150
2 Bedrooms	$2,695
3 Bedrooms	$3,700
4 Bedrooms	$5,250
All	$3,600

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in El Cajon, CA is $2,150 per month, followed by $2,695 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,700 for a 3 bedroom house, and $5,250 for a 4 bedroom house.