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633 E Park

633 East Park Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
(831) 228-4506
$1,675/moFees may apply12-mo lease
1 unit available
1 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Range, and Refrigerator
Verified
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5.0

The Timbers Apartments

1110 Petree Street #1, El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 759-6933
$1,958+/moFees may apply12-mo lease
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.”
2 units available
1 bed
Amenities
24hr laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
Verified
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Oasis Del Sol

633 South Johnson Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 369-1162
$2,340+/moFees may apply12-mo lease
4 units available
2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Pool + more
Verified
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Coleen Court

930 Coleen Ct, El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 537-6909
$1,995/moFees may apply12-mo lease
2 units available
2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Carport, Walk in closets + more
Verified
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Sunset Gardens

848 North Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 312-6558
$2,001+/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
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Haven at the Hills

425 East Bradley Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 815-2402
$1,950+/moTotal price12-mo lease
6 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
Verified
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Summit Park

868 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 568-2835
$1,745+/moFees may apply12-mo lease
6 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Cats allowed, Parking, Pool, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan + more
Verified
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Terre At 1038 Peach

1038 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 473-2317
$2,174/moTotal price12-mo lease
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated, Stainless steel, Pool + more
Verified
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Orlando Woods

265-67 Orlando Street, El Cajon, CA 92021
(858) 331-1142
$1,625/moTotal price12-mo lease
1 unit available
Studio
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Cats allowed, Parking, Walk in closets, Air conditioning + more
Verified
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Terre At 1050 Peach

1050 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
(336) 805-6120
$2,268/moFees may apply10-mo lease
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Recently renovated, Stainless steel, E-payments + more
Verified
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Canyon Run

1365 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 312-6932
$3,240+/moTotal price12-mo lease
2 units available
3 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Nest technology, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking + more
Verified
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4.5

Park Pointe

2450 Hilton Head Place, El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 304-0158
$2,322+/moTotal price13-mo lease
Top rated for Amenities
53 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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Talavera Apartments

575 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 825-2372
$2,465+/moFees may apply12-mo lease
2 units available
2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Carport, Pool, Air conditioning + more
Verified
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Traditional Home in North Fletcher Hills!

2441 Boyington Place, El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 561-1271
$3,695/moFees may apply12-mo lease
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Garage, Carpet, and Range
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Spacious 1 bedroom 1 bath in el cajon

540 Oakdale Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021
(858) 832-7800
$1,950/moFees may apply12-mo lease
1 unit available
1 bed
Amenities
Cats allowed, Parking, Pool, and Air conditioning
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Stonemark on Avocado

792 Avocado Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 510-2381
$2,050/moFees may apply12-mo lease
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Gym, Pool, Air conditioning + more

Average rent in El Cajon, California

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in El Cajon is $2,154+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $2,579+. Rent rates updated 6 days ago
Studio
$1,538+
Prices trending up
1 Bed
$2,154+
Prices trending up
2 Beds
$2,579+
Prices trending up
3+ Beds
$3,163+
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: July 2026

Welcome to the Apartment List July 2026 Rent Report for El Cajon, CA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,648, after rising 0.6% last month. Prices remain down 0.3% 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.

View full El Cajon Rent Report

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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412 S Sunshine Ave 0 Bed
Studio • 1 Bath • 440 sqft
Base monthly rent
$1,450+
Available
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Orlando Woods 265-20C
Studio • 1 Bath • 450 sqft
Total monthly rent
$1,625
Available
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633 E Park #1
1 Bed • 1 Bath • 750 sqft
Base monthly rent
$1,675+
Available
Now
Summit Park 57
1 Bed • 1 Bath • 590 sqft
Base monthly rent
$1,745+
Available
Now
210 Chambers St 9
1 Bed • 1 Bath • 732 sqft
Base monthly rent
$1,850+
Available
Now
Luxury apartments
Top units for an elevated lifestyle.
1922 Fernbrook Court 5 Bed
5 Beds • 3 Baths • 3357 sqft
Base monthly rent
$7,999+
Available
Aug 1
4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath Home 4 Beds, 2.5 Baths, $4850
4 Beds • 2.5 Baths • 1800 sqft
Base monthly rent
$4,850+
Available
Now
405 WITHERSPOON WAY 3 Bed
3 Beds • 3 Baths • 1644 sqft
Base monthly rent
$4,450+
Available
Now
Must See 4 bedroom 2 and a half bathroom home in El Cajon 4 Beds, 2.5 Baths, $4395
4 Beds • 2.5 Baths • 1913 sqft
Base monthly rent
$4,395+
Available
Aug 14
851 Taft St 3 Beds, 2 Baths, $3850
3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1792 sqft
Base monthly rent
$3,850+
Available
Now