Last updated July 22, 2026

Average Rent in El Cajon, CA & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 16 apartment communities in El Cajon, CA. Updated daily.

Area All Areas

El Cajon 92019 92020 92021

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

Market Average

$2,370/mo

▼ 1.1% from last month

Lowest Available

$1,850/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

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Units Listed

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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	30d Change	From	Properties	Units
El Cajon 92019	$2,641	▲ $10	$2,259	2	9
El Cajon 92020	$2,249	▲ $9	$1,632	6	18
El Cajon 92021	$2,153	▲ $95	$1,674	8	20

Is Rent Going Up or Down in El Cajon, CA?

As of July 2026, the average rent in El Cajon, CA is $2,370 per month across 16 apartment communities and 29 available units. Rents have decreased $25 (1.1%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Bella Vista Apartments starting at $1,850/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,370/mo.

Prices range from $1,850 to $3,106 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 11 units are currently listed.

El Cajon, CA Rent Price History

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Month	Avg Rent	Change	Properties
June 2026	$2,162	-	13
July 2026	$2,214	+$52	16

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in El Cajon, CA

2 Bed

$2,370

from $1,850 · 29 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in El Cajon, CA

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Bella Vista Apartments	$1,850/mo	$1,850/mo	1	3.3
Horizon Apartments	$2,009/mo	$2,009/mo	1	3.2
Terre at Madison Apartments	$2,054/mo	$2,054/mo	1	4.6
Terre at Mollison Apartments	$2,083/mo	$2,083/mo	1	3.3
Parkwood Gardens	$2,095/mo	$2,120/mo	2	2.8
Terre at Bostonia Apartments	$2,100/mo	$2,100/mo	1	4.1
Oak Valley Apartments	$2,150/mo	$2,150/mo	1	3.7
The Arches Apartments	$2,150/mo	$2,242/mo	3	4.7
Terre at E Park Apartments	$2,212/mo	$2,212/mo	1	3.5
ALTA Apartments	$2,259/mo	$2,317/mo	2	4.5
Camden Park Apartments	$2,300/mo	$2,300/mo	1	3.9
Park Pointe Apartments	$2,334/mo	$2,720/mo	6	4.4
Forest Park at Fletcher Hills	$2,361/mo	$2,542/mo	4	4.2
Parkway Club Apartments	$2,390/mo	$2,390/mo	1	4.5
Terre at Bradley Apartments	$2,393/mo	$2,393/mo	1	3.6
Lexington Park Apartments	$2,442/mo	$2,546/mo	2	3.6

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in El Cajon, CA

What is the average rent in El Cajon, CA?

The average rent in El Cajon, CA is $2,370 per month as of July 2026, based on 29 units across 16 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in El Cajon, CA?

Rent in El Cajon, CA has decreased $25 (1.1%) over the past month. The current average is $2,370/mo.

What is the cheapest apartment in El Cajon, CA?

The most affordable apartment in El Cajon, CA is Bella Vista Apartments with units starting at $1,850/mo.

How many apartments are available in El Cajon, CA?

There are 29 units available across 16 apartment communities in El Cajon, CA.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in El Cajon, CA?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$95,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,370/mo.

Comfortable income

$114,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,850/mo), you need to earn at least $74,000/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	Source
Rent (market average)	$2,370	daily refresh
Estimated total	$2,370/mo	$28,440/year

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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