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The Timbers Apartments Gallery 1
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5.0

The Timbers Apartments

$1,860
1110 Petree Street #1, El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 759-6933
Top rated for Location
“We are loving this apartment complex, it’s quiet and very peaceful. Maintenance is quick to respond for urgent needs, the landscaping is kept up. The only thing that I think the rent is a bit high for a one bedroom.”
3 units available
1 bed
Amenities
24hr laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
Verified
Anza Village Gallery 1
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Anza Village

$2,250
265 South Anza Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 304-3061
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Extra storage, and Microwave
Verified
Emerald Ave Apartments Gallery 1

Emerald Ave Apartments

$2,250
424 Emerald Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 831-6066
2 units available
2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Recently renovated, Microwave, Range, and Refrigerator
Verified
Cypress Park Gallery 1

Cypress Park

$2,195
570 South Lincoln Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 374-9924
2 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
24hr laundry, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Pool, Playground + more
Verified
633 E Park Gallery 1
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633 E Park

$1,675
633 East Park Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
(510) 800-8645
1 unit available
1 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Range, and Refrigerator
Verified
1065 E Washington Ave. Gallery 1
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1065 E Washington Ave.

$2,850
1065 East Washington Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 878-3803
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Parking, Range, and Refrigerator
Verified
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Oasis Del Sol

$2,400
633 South Johnson Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 848-3840
4 units available
2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Pool + more
Verified
Camden Park Gallery 1
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Camden Park

$2,000
525 East Camden Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 648-4693
2 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Recently renovated + more
Verified
Washington Village Gallery 1
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Washington Village

$2,150
668 W Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 949-3806
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Walk in closets, Pool, Playground + more
Verified
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Coleen Court

$1,995
930 Coleen Ct, El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 537-6909
2 units available
2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Carport, Walk in closets + more
Verified
Monterey Apartments Gallery 1
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5.0

Monterey Apartments

$2,195
1005 North Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 848-5258
Top rated for Location
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Parking, Recently renovated + more
Verified
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Haven at the Hills

$1,950
425 East Bradley Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 815-2402
14 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
Verified
Park Pointe Gallery 1
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4.5

Park Pointe

2450 Hilton Head Place, El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 304-0158
$2,428+ moTotal price15-mo lease
Top rated for Amenities
32 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
Verified
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Canyon Run

1365 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 312-6932
$3,230 moTotal price12-mo lease
2 units available
3 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Nest technology, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking + more
Verified
Orlando Woods Gallery 1
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Orlando Woods

$1,625
265-67 Orlando Street, El Cajon, CA 92021
(858) 331-1142
1 unit available
Studio
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Cats allowed, Parking, Walk in closets, Air conditioning + more
Verified
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Sunset Gardens

848 North Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 312-6558
$1,986+ moTotal price12-mo lease
8 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Nest technology, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
Verified

Average rent in El Cajon, California

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in El Cajon is $2,086+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $2,417+. Rent rates updated 8 days ago
Studio
$1,560+
Prices trending up
1 Bed
$2,086+
Prices trending up
2 Beds
$2,417+
Prices trending up
3+ Beds
$3,051+
Prices trending up
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List that don’t include fees

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El Cajon Rent Report: June 2026

Welcome to the Apartment List June 2026 Rent Report for El Cajon, CA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,635, after falling 0.6% last month. Prices are now down 2.0% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the El Cajon rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader San Diego metro area and the nation as a whole.

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El Cajon Renter Confidence Survey

National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states

Here’s how El Cajon ranks on:

Overview of Findings

Apartment List has released El Cajon’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of 111 million American renters nationwide.

"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."

Key findings in El Cajon include the following:

  • El Cajon renters gave their city an F overall.
  • The highest-rated categories for El Cajon were public transit (B) and weather (B-).
  • The areas of concern to El Cajon renters are jobs and career opportunities, safety and low crime rate, state and local taxes, quality of local schools and pet-friendliness, which all received F grades.
  • El Cajon did relatively poorly compared to other cities in California, including Los Angeles (C+), San Francisco (B+) and Sacramento (C).
  • El Cajon did relatively poorly compared to other cities nationwide, including Portland, OR (B+), Denver, CO (B+) and Atlanta, GA (B+).
  • The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.

Renters say:

  • "I love how it’s a semi-small town, but I hate how expensive it is to rent apartments." – Jill A.
  • "I love how close it is to hiking trails. But some apartments never seem to have enough parking, either on the property or on the street." – Anon.
  • "I love that there are a lot of nice people here, but there are no job opportunities in the city." – Ahmed N.
  • "I like that I’m surrounded by conveniences like shopping and public transportation. But the cost of renting is ridiculous for the quality of what you receive." – Jean W.

For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.

View our national survey results.
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Studio • 1 Bath • 360 sqft
Base monthly rent
$1,495+
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Orlando Woods 265-20C
Studio • 1 Bath • 450 sqft
Base monthly rent
$1,625+
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633 E Park #12
1 Bed • 1 Bath • 650 sqft
Base monthly rent
$1,675+
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1 Bed • 1 Bath • 590 sqft
Base monthly rent
$1,745+
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Base monthly rent
$1,815+
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Top units for an elevated lifestyle.
Beautiful Brand New 2 Story Home 1255
4 Beds • 2.5 Baths • 1730 sqft
Base monthly rent
$4,200+
Available
Jun 12
Beautiful 3 Bedrooms house 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths, $4200
3 Beds • 2.5 Baths • 1700 sqft
Base monthly rent
$4,200+
Available
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Newer 4bed 2.5 bath House 4 Beds, 2.5 Baths, $3950
4 Beds • 2.5 Baths • 2300 sqft
Base monthly rent
$3,950+
Available
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534 Jeffree Street 3 Bed
3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1118 sqft
Base monthly rent
$3,895+
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For rent in Granite Hills EC | 3BR 3BA with Garage 3 Beds, 3 Baths, $3550
3 Beds • 3 Baths • 1446 sqft
Base monthly rent
$3,550+
Available
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