Average Rent in El Cajon, CA
30 apartment buildings, 184 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in El Cajon, CACheapest
$1,603/mo
Terre at Bostonia Apartments
Properties
30
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184
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
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El Cajon, CA Rent Prices
All 30 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Terre at Bostonia Apartments
1294 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA
Sun Valley Gardens in El Cajon
588 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA
Terre at E Park Apartments
437 E Park Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA
Terre at 1037 Peach Apartments
1037 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA
Majestic Apartments-El Cajon
505 W Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA
Village Green
151 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA
The Arches Apartments
301 Shady Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terre at Bostonia Apartments 1294 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA | $1,603 | $2,957 | $3.94/ft² | 4.1 (47) | 4 |
| 2 | Sun Valley Gardens in El Cajon 588 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA | $1,695 | $2,049 | $2.39/ft² | 3 (4) | 4 |
| 3 | Terre at E Park Apartments 437 E Park Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA | $1,698 | $2,802 | $5.00/ft² | 3.5 (16) | 2 |
| 4 | Terre at 1037 Peach Apartments 1037 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA | $1,704 | $2,882 | $5.15/ft² | 4.3 (6) | 2 |
| 5 | Majestic Apartments-El Cajon 505 W Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA | $1,725 | $1,948 | $3.44/ft² | 3.5 (29) | 3 |
| 6 | Village Green 151 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA | $1,725 | $1,725 | -- | 4.3 (6) | 1 |
| 7 | The Arches Apartments 301 Shady Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA | $1,750 | $2,160 | $2.68/ft² | 4.7 (62) | 12 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Terre at Bostonia Apartments
4.1 (47)1294 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA
Sun Valley Gardens in El Cajon
3 (4)588 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA
Terre at E Park Apartments
3.5 (16)437 E Park Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA
Terre at 1037 Peach Apartments
4.3 (6)1037 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA
Majestic Apartments-El Cajon
3.5 (29)505 W Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA
Village Green
4.3 (6)151 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA
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El Cajon, CA neighborhoods
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El Cajon, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in El Cajon, CA is $2,589 per month, based on 184 units across 30 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,603 at Terre at Bostonia Apartments to $7,026 at Terre at Madison Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $2,260/mo | $1,603/mo | 65 |
| 2 Bed | $2,724/mo | $1,970/mo | 105 |
| 3 Bed | $3,100/mo | $2,200/mo | 14 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do El Cajon, CA apartments earn?
The 6 buildings we can estimate generate about $988K in rental revenue per month ($12M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Asking / Leased | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Parkwood Gardens | $285K/mo | $2,095 / $2,225 | 99% | 130 |
| 2.Oasis Del Sol Apartments | $217K/mo | 98% | 84 | |
| 3.Lexington Park Apartments | $185K/mo | $2,609 / $2,530 | 92% | 79 |
| 4.Camden Park Apartments | $146K/mo | $2,183 / $2,150 | 96% | 70 |
| 5.The Ballantyne Manor | $98K/mo | 97% | 36 | |
| 1 more estimated building | $57K/mo |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in El Cajon, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in El Cajon, CA averages $2,260/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,724/mo. At the local median household income of $66,478, that works out to 47% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in El Cajon, CA at $1,790/mo. The current tracked market average runs 45% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in El Cajon, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
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
$104,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,589/mo.
Comfortable income
$124,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,603/mo), you need to earn at least $64,000/year.
Median household income in El Cajon, CA is $66,478 , about 47% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in El Cajon, CA
Overall prices in El Cajon, CA runs above the national average by about 11% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 110.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by El Cajon, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,589 |
| Utilities | $799 |
| Groceries | $552 |
| Transportation | $1,904 |
| Healthcare | $929 |
| Other goods and services | $1,486 |
| Estimated total | $8,259/mo |
Population
104,909
Median household income
$66,478
Census median rent
$1,790/mo
Census rent burden
41.0%
Median age
35.5
Mean commute
25 min
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 were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How El Cajon, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs El Cajon, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $3,278 | +27% | -3.6% | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,479 | +34% | +1.1% | 34 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,833 | +9% | +0.8% | 33 |
| San Francisco, CA | $5,465 | +111% | +0.6% | 30 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,417 | -7% | +0.5% | 25 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,377 | -8% | +2.3% | 23 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in El Cajon, CA?
The average rent in El Cajon, CA is $2,589 per month, based on 184 units across 30 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in El Cajon, CA?
The median asking rent in El Cajon, CA is $2,391 per month, computed from 184 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,589/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in El Cajon, CA?
The lowest available rent in El Cajon, CA starts at $1,603 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in El Cajon, CA average $2,260/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,603/mo across 65 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in El Cajon, CA average $2,724/mo. Units start from $1,970/mo across 105 units currently listed.
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