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Average Rent in El Cajon 92021 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in El Cajon 92021, El Cajon, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,111/mo
▲ +8.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,675/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
16
available now
Price Cuts This Week in El Cajon 92021
3 listed units across 2 buildings in El Cajon 92021 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $37/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Club Apartments | Unit 1 | $2,034 | $1,979 | $55 |
| Terre at Madison Apartments | Unit 3, Laurel | $2,804 | $2,769 | $35 |
| Parkway Club Apartments | Unit 2 | $1,884 | $1,864 | $20 |
El Cajon 92021 vs El Cajon, CA Average
El Cajon 92021 is cheaper the El Cajon, CA average by $169/mo (7%). The citywide average is $2,280/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in El Cajon 92021?
As of July 2026, the average rent in El Cajon 92021 is $2,111 per month across 7 apartment communities and 16 available units. Rents have increased $164 (8.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Terre at Bostonia Apartments starting at $1,675/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,798/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,178/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,782/mo.
Prices range from $1,675 to $2,795 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 4 units are currently listed.
El Cajon 92021 Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1,985 | - | 5 |
| July 2026 | $2,036 | +$51 | 7 |
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in El Cajon 92021
Rent Prices by Apartment in El Cajon 92021
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terre at Bostonia Apartments | $1,675/mo | $1,851/mo | 2 | 4.1 |
| Terre at Mollison Apartments | $1,700/mo | $1,912/mo | 2 | 3.3 |
| The Arches Apartments | $1,750/mo | $2,236/mo | 4 | 4.7 |
| Terre at Madison Apartments | $1,822/mo | $2,209/mo | 3 | 4.6 |
| Bella Vista Apartments | $1,850/mo | $1,850/mo | 1 | 3.3 |
| Parkway Club Apartments | $1,864/mo | $2,133/mo | 3 | 4.5 |
| Terre at Bradley Apartments | $2,430/mo | $2,430/mo | 1 | 3.6 |
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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
$84,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,111/mo.
Comfortable income
$101,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,675/mo), you need to earn at least $67,000/year.
Cost of living in El Cajon 92021
We only have live rent data for El Cajon 92021 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,111 |
| Estimated total | $2,111/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.
Google Search Trends for El Cajon 92021 Apartments
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