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Average Rent in El Cajon, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 10 apartment communities in El Cajon, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,136/mo
Lowest Available
$1,624/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
10
tracked daily
Units Listed
32
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in El Cajon, CA
Compare average rent across El Cajon, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Cajon 92020 | $2,301 | $1,624 | 5 | 16 |
| El Cajon 92021 | $1,971 | $1,675 | 5 | 16 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in El Cajon, CA?
As of June 2026, the average rent in El Cajon, CA is $2,136 per month across 10 apartment communities and 32 available units.
The most affordable option is Terre at E Park Apartments starting at $1,624/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,624/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,824/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,246/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,903/mo.
Prices range from $1,624 to $3,210 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 8 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in El Cajon, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in El Cajon, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terre at E Park Apartments | $1,624/mo | $1,918/mo | 3 | 3.5 |
| The Arches Apartments | $1,675/mo | $1,986/mo | 8 | 4.7 |
| Terre at Bostonia Apartments | $1,676/mo | $1,837/mo | 2 | 4.1 |
| Terre at Mollison Apartments | $1,720/mo | $2,037/mo | 3 | 3.3 |
| Terre at Madison Apartments | $1,824/mo | $1,935/mo | 2 | 4.6 |
| Horizon Apartments | $1,953/mo | $2,097/mo | 2 | 3.2 |
| Bella Vista Apartments | $1,995/mo | $1,995/mo | 1 | 3.3 |
Google Search Trends for El Cajon, CA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$85,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,136/mo.
Comfortable income
$103,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,624/mo), you need to earn at least $65,000/year.
Cost of living in El Cajon, CA
We only have live rent data for El Cajon, CA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,136 |
| Estimated total | $2,136/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
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