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El Cajon Apartments
Last updated March 19 2024 at 1:04 AM

El Cajon, CA
205 Apartments for Rent

El Cajon Apartment Renter's Guide

Overview


Population: 102,708
Population Density: 7,077.4 people/sq mile
Median Age: 34
Percentage of Family Households: 70%
Median Annual Income: $61,356 / year
Median Rent: $1,574 / month

What locals are saying

Surrounded by mountains, this valley city in San Diego County is home to over 100,000 residents. Located 12 miles from San Diego, El Cajon, or “the box”, “the drawer” or “the bin” as it translates to (due to its shape), is regarded for its great climate and relaxed way of life. It is the perfect spot to settle in and get tucked away, if you will.

Full of exciting things to do (the Boardwalk, Lake Murray) and a great setting to do them in, El Cajon is a middle class city based on community values and active lifestyles

El Cajon Demographics


How diverse is El Cajon?

The representation of ethnic minorities in El Cajon is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of El Cajon are White (51%), Hispanic Or Latino (30.2%), Black Or African American (8.9%), Two Or More (4.3%), Asian (4%), Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (1.3%), Other (0.3%), and American Indian Or Alaska Native (0%).

What does the age breakdown look like for El Cajon residents?

The median age in El Cajon is 34 while the most populous age group of residents is the under 20 group.

How diverse is El Cajon?

The representation of ethnic minorities in El Cajon is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of El Cajon are White (51%), Hispanic Or Latino (30.2%), Black Or African American (8.9%), Two Or More (4.3%), Asian (4%), Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (1.3%), Other (0.3%), and American Indian Or Alaska Native (0%).

What does the age breakdown look like for El Cajon residents?

The median age in El Cajon is 34 while the most populous age group of residents is the under 20 group.

El Cajon Crime


Overall Crime

Below Average
Overall crime in El Cajon is below average in comparison to the national average.

Violent Crime

Above Average
The level of violent crime in El Cajon is above average compared to the national average violent crime rate.

Property Crime

Below Average
The level of property crime in El Cajon is below average compared to the national average property crime rate.

Top Schools in El Cajon


Elementary Schools

9 /10
Literacy First Charter School
Charter
K-12
Charter
K-12
1,678 Students
59 Reviews
1,678
Students
59 Reviews
8 /10
Fletcher Hills Elementary School
Public
K-6
Public
K-6
656 Students
15 Reviews
656
Students
15 Reviews
6 /10
Bostonia Elementary School
Public
K-5
Public
K-5
587 Students
23 Reviews
587
Students
23 Reviews

Middle Schools

9 /10
Literacy First Charter School
Charter
K-12
Charter
K-12
1,678 Students
59 Reviews
1,678
Students
59 Reviews
6 /10
Eje Middle Academy
Charter
6-8
Charter
6-8
242 Students
1 Reviews
242
Students
1 Reviews
4 /10
Montgomery Middle School
Public
6-8
Public
6-8
913 Students
7 Reviews
913
Students
7 Reviews

High Schools

9 /10
Literacy First Charter School
Charter
K-12
Charter
K-12
1,678 Students
59 Reviews
1,678
Students
59 Reviews
7 /10
Grossmont High School
Public
9-12
Public
9-12
2,219 Students
14 Reviews
2,219
Students
14 Reviews
6 /10
Granite Hills High School
Public
9-12
Public
9-12
2,294 Students
7 Reviews
2,294
Students
7 Reviews

What Renters Say about El Cajon


Apartment List has released the results for El Cajon from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
"El Cajon renters expressed general dissatisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "Some categories received average scores, and many received below average scores."
67%
Weather
55%
Parks and Outdoor Activities
40%
Safety and Crime Rate
39%
Jobs and Career Opportunities
39%
Public Transit
37%
Pet Friendliness
33%
Commute Time
31%
Social Life
22%
Quality of Schools
13%
Dating
8%
State and Local Taxes
7%
Affordability
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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much is rent in El Cajon?

Apartment Rentals in El Cajon start at $1,300/month.

How can I find a cheap apartment in El Cajon?

You can find the lowest-priced apartments in El Cajon by using the cheap apartments filter.

How can I find a pet-friendly apartment in El Cajon?

You can use the pet-friendly filter to find El Cajon apartments that allow pets.

How much should I pay for rent in El Cajon?

The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in El Cajon.

How can I find off-campus housing in El Cajon?

You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around El Cajon. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include San Diego City College, Vanguard University of Southern California, University of California-San Diego, Orange Coast College, and San Diego State University.