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

Rental Market Trends in El Cajon, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in El Cajon, CA is $2,200 per month, which is 12% higher than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,200

2.3%$50 increase month-over-month

-3.8%-$86 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

388

APARTMENTS

$2,146

HOUSES

$3,800

TOWNHOUSES

$3,450

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in El Cajon, CA at $2,146 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,800 per month. Townhomes average $3,450 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	$2,225
3 Bedrooms	$3,450
4 Bedrooms	$4,420
All	$2,200

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in El Cajon, CA is $1,795 per month, followed by $2,225 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,450 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,420 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,650
2 Bedrooms	$2,399
3 Bedrooms	$3,611
4 Bedrooms	$3,800
All	$3,450

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in El Cajon, CA is $1,650 per month, followed by $2,399 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,611 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,800 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,775
2 Bedrooms	$2,295
3 Bedrooms	$3,100
4 Bedrooms	$3,650
All	$2,195

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA is $1,775 per month, followed by $2,295 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,100 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,650 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,999
2 Bedrooms	$2,600
3 Bedrooms	$3,850
4 Bedrooms	$4,875
All	$3,800

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in El Cajon, CA is $1,999 per month, followed by $2,600 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,850 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,875 for a 4 bedroom house.