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

Rental Market Trends in El Cajon, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of November 2026, the average rent in El Cajon, CA is $2,258 per month, which is 17% higher than the national average rent of $1,932 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,258

0.4%$8 increase month-over-month

-1.5%-$34 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

411

APARTMENTS

$2,100

HOUSES

$3,975

TOWNHOUSES

$2,966

As of November 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in El Cajon, CA at $2,100 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,975 per month. Townhomes average $2,966 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,793
2 Bedrooms	$2,245
3 Bedrooms	$3,295
4 Bedrooms	$4,995
All	$2,258

As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in El Cajon, CA is $1,793 per month, followed by $2,245 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,295 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,995 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,650
2 Bedrooms	$2,600
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$3,650
All	$2,966

As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in El Cajon, CA is $1,650 per month, followed by $2,600 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,650 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,792
2 Bedrooms	$2,280
3 Bedrooms	$3,000
4 Bedrooms	$3,600
All	$2,128

As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA is $1,792 per month, followed by $2,280 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,000 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,600 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,950
2 Bedrooms	$2,985
3 Bedrooms	$3,800
4 Bedrooms	$5,000
All	$3,975

As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in El Cajon, CA is $1,950 per month, followed by $2,985 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,800 for a 3 bedroom house, and $5,000 for a 4 bedroom house.