What is the average rent of an apartment in El Cajon, CA?

The average rent of an apartment in El Cajon, CA is $2,433 per month.

When is the average rent cheapest in El Cajon, CA?

In 2025, the average rent in El Cajon, CA was lowest in December when it was $2,223 per month.

When is the average rent most expensive in El Cajon, CA?

In 2025, the average rent in El Cajon, CA was highest in February when it was $2,399 per month.

How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in El Cajon, CA?

The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA is $1,795 per month. That is about $235 more than the cost of a studio apartment.

How many available rental listings are in El Cajon, CA?

There are 418 available rental listings in El Cajon, CA.

What are some neighborhoods in El Cajon, CA?

Some neighborhoods in El Cajon, CA include: Rancho San Diego , Bostonia , Fletcher Hills , Granite Hills , Harbison Canyon .

What are some zip codes in El Cajon, CA?

El Cajon, CA includes zip codes such as: 92021 , 92020 , 92019 , 92090 , 92022 .

What are some cities near El Cajon, CA?

Some nearby cities include: Santee , La Mesa , Lakeside , Spring Valley , Jamul . These cities may have more rental options to explore.

Apartments For Rent in El Cajon, CA

406 rentals

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PET FRIENDLY
$2,740 - $2,915/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Villa Toscana | 1451 Brabham St,
El Cajon, CA 92019
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,854 - $2,288/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
Terre at 989 Peach | 989 Peach Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,725 - $2,125/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
The Majestic Apartments | 505 W Madison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,156 - $2,400/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
Terre at Madison | 422 Shady Ln,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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INCOME RESTRICTED
$1,880/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
241 Wisconsin Ave #273-24,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,030 - $2,225/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
The Madison | 1360 E Madison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,212 - $2,648/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
Colonnade at Fletcher Hills | 2950 Fletcher Pkwy,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,150 - $2,600/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
Haven at The Hills | 425 E Bradley Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,106 - $3,245/mo
Total price
1-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
Park Pointe | 2450 Hilton Head Pl,
El Cajon, CA 92019
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$1,803 - $2,190/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Terre at Sandalwood | 708 N Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$1,862 - $2,382/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
Horizon | 466 W Washington Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,979 - $2,436/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Parkway Club | 1237 Graves Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,762 - $2,467/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
Forest Park at Fletcher Hills | 1240 Petree St,
El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,795/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
683 E Washington Ave #0f74ce72e,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,750 - $1,850/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
Terre at E Park | 437 E Park Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$2,126 - $2,211/mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
Terre at 1019 Peach | 1019 Peach Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$1,828 - $2,182/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Terre at Copley | 275 Ballantyne St,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$1,865 - $2,253/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
Terre at S Lincoln | 415 S Lincoln Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$2,484 - $2,496/mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
ALTA | 346 Jamacha Rd,
El Cajon, CA 92019
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,448 - $2,563/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
Terre at Bradley | 325 E Bradley Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$1,839 - $2,416/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Terre at Lexi | 1041-89 E Lexington Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$1,808 - $2,365/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Terre at Graves | 1521 Graves Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,741 - $2,135/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
Terre at Bostonia | 1294 N Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$2,273 - $3,295/mo
2-3 Beds
2 Baths
Lexington Park | 800 E Lexington Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$2,150/mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
200 Taft Ave #F,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$2,000/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
330 N 1st St #E,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$1,470/mo
Studio
1 Bath
Vista De Luna | 588 N Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,025 - $2,995/mo
2-3 Beds
2 Baths
Garden Park Apartment Homes | 360 N 1st St,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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SENIOR HOUSING
PET FRIENDLY
INCOME RESTRICTED
$1,967/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
250 E Lexington Ave E #XX1,
El Cajon, CA 92020
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$2,150/mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
8003 Winter Gardens Blvd #114,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$1,725/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
Crestwood Apartments! | 191 N Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$2,000/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
420-470 Jamacha Rd #430-J,
El Cajon, CA 92019
PET FRIENDLY
$1,754 - $2,030/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
The Timbers Apartments | 1110-1140 Petree St,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$1,725/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
180 N 1st St #219,
El Cajon, CA 92021
$2,100/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
501 Greenfield Dr #7,
El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,795 - $2,095/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
Parkwood Gardens | 244 N Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
$2,295/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
Village Green Apartments | 743 S Magnolia Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$1,695/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
1362 E Main St #43,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$1,725 - $1,795/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
Sandalwood Apartments | 700 Ballantyne St,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$2,995/mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
8031 Winter Gardens Blvd #41,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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94 houses for rent in El Cajon, CA
NEW - 6 HRS AGO
$3,500/mo
4 bd
2 ba
1,600 sqft
608 Mahalo Ct,
El Cajon, CA 92021
NEW - 16 HRS AGO
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,250/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
Address Not Disclosed,
El Cajon, CA 92020
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$3,625/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,232 sqft
986 Denise Ln,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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PET FRIENDLY
$4,400/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,596 sqft
12016 Via Eucalipto,
El Cajon, CA 92019
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,399/mo
2 bd
1 ba
770 sqft
1400-1410 N 1st St,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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$1,850/mo
1 bd
1 ba
400 sqft
893 S Sunshine Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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PET FRIENDLY
$5,250/mo
4 bd
3 ba
1,900 sqft
8306 Rockview Dr,
El Cajon, CA 92021
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$2,995/mo
2 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
1118 Peach Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
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$4,100/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,220 sqft
1289 Exeter St,
El Cajon, CA 92019
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$3,200/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,200 sqft
516-2 Brighthaven Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92019
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23 townhomes for rent in El Cajon, CA
NEW - 22 HRS AGO
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$3,400/mo
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,324 sqft
1227 N Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$3,290/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,145 sqft
623 Emerald Ave #103,
El Cajon, CA 92020
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
$3,400/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,178 sqft
1465 E Lexington Ave #5B,
El Cajon, CA 92019
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,595/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,200 sqft
930-99 S Mollison Ave #A,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,700/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,685 sqft
956 Doug Pl #956,
El Cajon, CA 92020
$3,525/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,320 sqft
1474-76 Peach Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,600/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
1,510 sqft
1242 Persimmon Ave #5,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$2,795/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,313 sqft
12087 Calle De Medio,
El Cajon, CA 92019
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,550/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,246 sqft
11372 Via Rancho San Diego #A,
El Cajon, CA 92019
PET FRIENDLY
$3,450/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,350 sqft
523 Hart Dr #11,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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261 rentals with air conditioning in El Cajon, CA
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,895/mo
1 bd
1 ba
The Bend on Ballantyne | 294 Ballantyne St,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$1,995 - $2,095/mo
2 bd
1 ba
Mollison Villas | 758 S Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
SPECIAL OFFER
$2,423 - $3,676/mo
1-3 bd
1-2 ba
Ivanhoe Village Apartments | 2675 Fletcher Pkwy,
El Cajon, CA 92020
INCOME RESTRICTED
$1,825/mo
2 bd
1 ba
545 N Mollison Ave #950-2042,
El Cajon, CA 92021
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,279 - $2,698/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Rancho Hillside Apartments | 12367 Calle Albara,
El Cajon, CA 92019
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,750 - $2,695/mo
1-3 bd
1-2 ba
The Arches Apartments | 301 Shady Ln,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,009 - $2,900/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Sunset Gardens | 848 N Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,748 - $2,958/mo
3 bd
2 ba
Terre at E Bradley | 360 E Bradley Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,050 - $3,199/mo
3 bd
2 ba
Canyon Run Apartments | 1365 Broadway,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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$1,895 - $2,265/mo
Total price
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Sunset View I | 1518 Sams Hill Rd,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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169 pet-friendly rentals in El Cajon, CA
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,895/mo
1 bd
1 ba
The Bend on Ballantyne | 294 Ballantyne St,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$1,995 - $2,095/mo
2 bd
1 ba
Mollison Villas | 758 S Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$2,098 - $2,148/mo
2 bd
1 ba
Terre at Wells | 304 N 1st St,
El Cajon, CA 92021
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,279 - $2,698/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Rancho Hillside Apartments | 12367 Calle Albara,
El Cajon, CA 92019
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,750 - $2,695/mo
1-3 bd
1-2 ba
The Arches Apartments | 301 Shady Ln,
El Cajon, CA 92021
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,009 - $2,900/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Sunset Gardens | 848 N Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,748 - $2,958/mo
3 bd
2 ba
Terre at E Bradley | 360 E Bradley Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$3,050 - $3,199/mo
3 bd
2 ba
Canyon Run Apartments | 1365 Broadway,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$1,745/mo
Total price
1 bd
1 ba
325 Wisconsin Ave #34de1e5a8,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$3,350/mo
Total price
3 bd
3 ba
2000 E Main St #35,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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75 rentals with a garage in El Cajon, CA
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,279 - $2,698/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Rancho Hillside Apartments | 12367 Calle Albara,
El Cajon, CA 92019
PET FRIENDLY
$3,350/mo
Total price
3 bd
3 ba
2000 E Main St #35,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$2,200 - $2,275/mo
2 bd
1 ba
Mollison Gardens | 150 S Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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2 bd
1 ba
Town and Country Garden Apartments | 1106 E Washington Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92019
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PET FRIENDLY
$4,400/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,596 sqft
12016 Via Eucalipto,
El Cajon, CA 92019
NEW - 22 HRS AGO
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$3,400/mo
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,324 sqft
1227 N Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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PET FRIENDLY
$5,250/mo
4 bd
3 ba
1,900 sqft
8306 Rockview Dr,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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0.39 ACRES
$3,395/mo
3 bd
3 ba
1,560 sqft
395 N 1st St,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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PET FRIENDLY
$5,200/mo
5 bd
3 ba
2,344 sqft
1218 Topper Ln,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$2,795/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,313 sqft
12087 Calle De Medio,
El Cajon, CA 92019
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94 houses for rent in El Cajon, CA
NEW - 6 HRS AGO
$3,500/mo
4 bd
2 ba
1,600 sqft
608 Mahalo Ct,
El Cajon, CA 92021
NEW - 16 HRS AGO
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,250/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
Address Not Disclosed,
El Cajon, CA 92020
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$3,625/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,232 sqft
986 Denise Ln,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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PET FRIENDLY
$4,400/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,596 sqft
12016 Via Eucalipto,
El Cajon, CA 92019
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,399/mo
2 bd
1 ba
770 sqft
1400-1410 N 1st St,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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$1,850/mo
1 bd
1 ba
400 sqft
893 S Sunshine Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
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PET FRIENDLY
$5,250/mo
4 bd
3 ba
1,900 sqft
8306 Rockview Dr,
El Cajon, CA 92021
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$2,995/mo
2 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
1118 Peach Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
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$4,100/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,220 sqft
1289 Exeter St,
El Cajon, CA 92019
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
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$3,200/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,200 sqft
516-2 Brighthaven Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92019
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23 townhomes for rent in El Cajon, CA
NEW - 22 HRS AGO
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$3,400/mo
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,324 sqft
1227 N Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$3,290/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,145 sqft
623 Emerald Ave #103,
El Cajon, CA 92020
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
$3,400/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,178 sqft
1465 E Lexington Ave #5B,
El Cajon, CA 92019
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,595/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,200 sqft
930-99 S Mollison Ave #A,
El Cajon, CA 92020
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,700/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,685 sqft
956 Doug Pl #956,
El Cajon, CA 92020
$3,525/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,320 sqft
1474-76 Peach Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$3,600/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
1,510 sqft
1242 Persimmon Ave #5,
El Cajon, CA 92021
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$2,795/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,313 sqft
12087 Calle De Medio,
El Cajon, CA 92019
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$3,550/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,246 sqft
11372 Via Rancho San Diego #A,
El Cajon, CA 92019
PET FRIENDLY
$3,450/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,350 sqft
523 Hart Dr #11,
El Cajon, CA 92021
Explore by feature - Air Conditioning
261 rentals with air conditioning in El Cajon, CA
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$1,895/mo
1 bd
1 ba
The Bend on Ballantyne | 294 Ballantyne St,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$1,995 - $2,095/mo
2 bd
1 ba
Mollison Villas | 758 S Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
SPECIAL OFFER
$2,423 - $3,676/mo
1-3 bd
1-2 ba
Ivanhoe Village Apartments | 2675 Fletcher Pkwy,
El Cajon, CA 92020
INCOME RESTRICTED
$1,825/mo
2 bd
1 ba
545 N Mollison Ave #950-2042,
El Cajon, CA 92021
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,279 - $2,698/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Rancho Hillside Apartments | 12367 Calle Albara,
El Cajon, CA 92019
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$1,750 - $2,695/mo
1-3 bd
1-2 ba
The Arches Apartments | 301 Shady Ln,
El Cajon, CA 92021
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,009 - $2,900/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Sunset Gardens | 848 N Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,748 - $2,958/mo
3 bd
2 ba
Terre at E Bradley | 360 E Bradley Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$3,050 - $3,199/mo
3 bd
2 ba
Canyon Run Apartments | 1365 Broadway,
El Cajon, CA 92021
SPECIAL OFFER
$1,895 - $2,265/mo
Total price
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Sunset View I | 1518 Sams Hill Rd,
El Cajon, CA 92021
Explore by feature - Pet Friendly
169 pet-friendly rentals in El Cajon, CA
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$1,895/mo
1 bd
1 ba
The Bend on Ballantyne | 294 Ballantyne St,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$1,995 - $2,095/mo
2 bd
1 ba
Mollison Villas | 758 S Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$2,098 - $2,148/mo
2 bd
1 ba
Terre at Wells | 304 N 1st St,
El Cajon, CA 92021
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,279 - $2,698/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Rancho Hillside Apartments | 12367 Calle Albara,
El Cajon, CA 92019
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$1,750 - $2,695/mo
1-3 bd
1-2 ba
The Arches Apartments | 301 Shady Ln,
El Cajon, CA 92021
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,009 - $2,900/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Sunset Gardens | 848 N Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,748 - $2,958/mo
3 bd
2 ba
Terre at E Bradley | 360 E Bradley Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$3,050 - $3,199/mo
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Canyon Run Apartments | 1365 Broadway,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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$1,745/mo
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325 Wisconsin Ave #34de1e5a8,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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$3,350/mo
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3 ba
2000 E Main St #35,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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Rancho Hillside Apartments | 12367 Calle Albara,
El Cajon, CA 92019
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$3,350/mo
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3 ba
2000 E Main St #35,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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$2,200 - $2,275/mo
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Mollison Gardens | 150 S Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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Town and Country Garden Apartments | 1106 E Washington Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92019
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$4,400/mo
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2.5 ba
1,596 sqft
12016 Via Eucalipto,
El Cajon, CA 92019
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1,324 sqft
1227 N Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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$5,250/mo
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3 ba
1,900 sqft
8306 Rockview Dr,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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$3,395/mo
3 bd
3 ba
1,560 sqft
395 N 1st St,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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$5,200/mo
5 bd
3 ba
2,344 sqft
1218 Topper Ln,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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FURNISHED
$2,795/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,313 sqft
12087 Calle De Medio,
El Cajon, CA 92019

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What Locals Say about El Cajon

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El Cajon buzzes with sunny ease—mountain views, quick freeway links, diverse eats, family fun. People like friendly, walkable blocks near shops, parks, and local events. People dislike homelessness, some crime and speeding, rising costs, heat, and uneven transit.

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Paul Sroka
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1mo ago
"I am not sure haven’t been involved with this neighborhood long enough to see or know what events there are "
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Philip Bona
Resident
1y ago
"There are many families and children in the neighborhood with local schools and recreation center within blocks. There is also a mosque with a diverse group of attendees."
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Hamssaali2004
Resident
1y ago
"I see people walk with thier dogs with smile on other peoples faces. Dogs are welcomed in the neighborhood. I see people with dogs stop by other peoples faces with dogs to chatt and they seem happy."
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Hamssaali2004
Resident
1y ago
"The neighbors are so friendly. It is safe and there are a lot of food stores so everything is available. Also, people are from different backgrounds which makes it multi races and ethnicities."
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Lupitareyes9067
Resident
1y ago
"I been living in El Cajon for 20 years and I love it and sometimes I can find rent not to expensive."
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Pnj6925zvn
Resident
1y ago
"It’s pretty fast and easy. I live by the highway so going anywhere is fast. Now coming back in peak traffic can be rough"
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Miriam O. Cabrera
Resident
1y ago
Rancho San Diego, El Cajon
"I love my neighborhood, I live a cul de sac and I feel confident in having my kids out playing. I love my view of the mountains. I can see my children raising their kids in Rancho San Diego. "
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Tania Islas
Resident
2y ago
"A lot of neighbors have pets are are respectful towards other neighbors. I see neighbors walking their dogs all the time. "
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Rain
Resident
2y ago
"Really friendly,maintained area. A lot of children play outside and feel safe around everything. Everything in the neighborhood helps each other out when help is needed "
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Grace
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2y ago
"Some homelessness. Be mindful of where you allow your children to go off alone. Also, some motorists drive fast down the streets"
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Rlfreund68
Resident
2y ago
"My husband I walk are dogs often. I hope others don’t mind it. The only negative is when neighborhood dogs bark the entire time you walk by. I know for us we bring are dogs in the house if they are barking. Wish others would do the same. "
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Jkleine
Resident
2y ago
Flinn Springs, El Cajon
"Super close community. Great for Halloween and Christmas great area to walk. Dogs welcomed. Good food nearby"
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Hamssaali2004
Resident
2y ago
"I live here for 7 years. So warm city. I love it and its people. Close to everything including free ways and food stores."
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Trulia User
Resident
3y ago
Crest, El Cajon
"Crest is great neighborhood. It feels like a small town but in the city. When you drive up the hill you’re met with a beautiful view of the valley. There’s a school, small convenience store, a mom and pops Mexican restaurant, a gas station, and a little park for kids all on one road."
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OJ
Resident
4y ago
Granite Hills, El Cajon
"Having recently been released I was afraid I wouldn't fit in here. To my surprise I've run in to a good number of acquaintences from the inside. They've pointed me to a number of jobs. So many unsuspecting opportunities."
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Linnea E.
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4y ago
Granite Hills, El Cajon
"To many homeless people. Always trash laying in. Pet owners don’t pick up their pets poop. Kids are up late playing in the court yard and parking lot without supervision. "
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Lilia C.
Resident
6y ago
"El Cajon gets a bad rap but I’ve never had an issue living here. People should be careful of course, but also be cognizant of their prejudices and biases. "
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Luke W.
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6y ago
Fletcher Hills, El Cajon
"The caring neighbors and not any special events that make it special. Love the feel of a small neighborhood while being close to everything. "
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Melissa H.
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6y ago
Granite Hills, El Cajon
"Lots of coyotes, but also most house in this area have very large yards . If you have small Dog though you have to be on the look out for snakes and coyotes . Lots of areas to walk your dogs especially around the high school. "
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Aglim97
Resident
6y ago
Bostonia, El Cajon
"Neighborhood is nice and quiet. The community stays clean and the HOA is very considerate. We love that it’s close to stores and freeways so it’s easy access. When in the community, makes you feel safe."
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A C.
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6y ago
"long to many traffic and the freeway is too long but it is very quite but el cajon city have to many homeless people "
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Troy A. J. J.
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6y ago
Blossom Valley, El Cajon
"We are in blossom valley and love it! People are friendly, great schools , great neighborhood and community! "
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Natalia P.
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6y ago
Bostonia, El Cajon
"It’s cheap to live here and affordable and close to the freeways . Close to Santee where I feel a little safer"
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Belinda D.
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6y ago
Bostonia, El Cajon
"I dont own a dog so I don’t know what dog owners are looking for in this neighborhood. All I know Is that’s there’s only one dog park at wells park. That’s all"
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Ctengel85
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6y ago
Fletcher Hills, El Cajon
"There are a lot of folks walking their dogs at all times of the day, but there are quite a few drivers that seem to disregard pedestrians. They speed through even ignoring speed bumps. "
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Mhuckalby
Resident
6y ago
Bostonia, El Cajon
"I LIVE IN CONDOS. QUIET. NEAREST PARK FROM ME 6 MILES LAKESIDE. NEAREST GROCERY STORE 1.2 MILES. DMV .5 MILES. WEATHER IS ONE SEASON. NICE. PEOPLE WEAR MASKS. HAIR SALONS, BARBERS ARE NOT FAR. CONVENIENT TO FREEWAY. 7/11 AND LIQUOR STORE 100 YARDS AWAY. ITS A LITTLE EXPENSIVE TO LIVE HERE. GASOLINE IS HIGH. REAL-ESTATE EXPENSIVE. RENT IS HIGH. "
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Ldybrave023
Resident
6y ago
Bostonia, El Cajon
"Homeless is increasing and so is the cost of living. I like El Cajon because I spent a lot of time here growing up but it’s not getting better "
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Troy A. J. J.
Resident
6y ago
Blossom Valley, El Cajon
"We live in blossom valley and although beautiful.... walking is tough due to no sidewalks in this custom home area! "
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Teresa P.
Resident
6y ago
"El Cajon is a decent area with lots of shops located conveniently. I’m not sure what other neighborhoods are like, ours just happens to not be friendly at all. There’s also quite a large homeless population. "
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Ashlyrvillamar
Resident
6y ago
"Everything is closeby! Whether you drive or not, you can still reach your destination with ease. I’ve lived in El Cajon for over 10+ years and I love it."
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Christopher T. E.
Resident
6y ago
Fletcher Hills, El Cajon
"The local park sometimes has movies on projector. The parks are generally clean and usually open to major events like birthday parties, etc. "
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Janmichaelmiramon
Resident
6y ago
"Mother goose parade and it’s away from the inner city congestion. It’s quiet and people typically say hi "
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Ebony R.
Resident
6y ago
Bostonia, El Cajon
"It’s ok, I like it for now, and it works for me. Not to far from my job so that is good. I like my town house all the upgrades and the location. "
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Maddie B.
Resident
6y ago
"There is a lot of homeless but it’s close to schools and businesses. Local feel tons of local events. Not too far from anything. "
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Tammy H.
Visitor
6y ago
"It’s fine. Plenty of public transportation and shopping. Not really neighborly. A few inconsiderate neighbors."
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Hamssaali2004
Resident
6y ago
"Most of them don’t pick after their dogs. I dont feel it very clean environment. If they pick after thier dogs that will be awesome."
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Janmichaelmiramon
Resident
6y ago
"I work on the naval base and I commute by car only for the convenience to go when o get off early. If I were aware of the trolley links I could probably get there no problem "
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Ranjith B.
Resident
6y ago
Rancho San Diego, El Cajon
"Nice neighborhood best hospitals are close by but pretty expensive. Downtown El Cajon is not that great lot of crimes happen."
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Beca A.
Resident
6y ago
"Emerald middle school is a nightmare. Don’t let you’re kids go there if you can avoid it. I know many kids that have been bullied "
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Raul R. J.
Resident
6y ago
"All dogs are quite friendly. Everyone that walks their dogs are pretty responsible since they leash them up. "
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Average Rent Trends in El Cajon, CA

Rent in El Cajon, CA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.

Average rent decreased in Nov 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Feb 2025.

Month	Average rent
Dec 2025	$2,223
Jan 2026	$2,245
Feb 2026	$2,200
Mar 2026	$2,128
Apr 2026	$2,134
May 2026	$2,175
Jun 2026	$2,191
Jul 2026	$2,169
Aug 2026	$2,195
Sep 2026	$2,195
Oct 2026	$2,279
Nov 2026	$2,250

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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In November 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.

	1 bed	2 beds	3 beds	4 beds	All
All home types	$1,795	$2,295	$3,400	$4,800	$2,300
Townhomes	$1,300	$2,800	$3,550	$3,650	$3,100
Apartments and Condos	$1,700	$2,295	$2,950	$3,600	$2,150
Houses	$2,000	$2,700	$3,650	$4,900	$3,900

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in El Cajon, CA

What is the average rent of an apartment in El Cajon, CA?
The average rent of an apartment in El Cajon, CA is $2,433 per month.
When is the average rent cheapest in El Cajon, CA?
In 2025, the average rent in El Cajon, CA was lowest in December when it was $2,223 per month.
When is the average rent most expensive in El Cajon, CA?
In 2025, the average rent in El Cajon, CA was highest in February when it was $2,399 per month.
How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in El Cajon, CA?
The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA is $1,795 per month. That is about $235 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
How many available rental listings are in El Cajon, CA?
There are 418 available rental listings in El Cajon, CA.
What are some neighborhoods in El Cajon, CA?
Some neighborhoods in El Cajon, CA include: Rancho San Diego, Bostonia, Fletcher Hills, Granite Hills, Harbison Canyon.
What are some zip codes in El Cajon, CA?
El Cajon, CA includes zip codes such as: 92021, 92020, 92019, 92090, 92022.
What are some cities near El Cajon, CA?
Some nearby cities include: Santee, La Mesa, Lakeside, Spring Valley, Jamul. These cities may have more rental options to explore.

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