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Average Rent in El Cajon 92020 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in El Cajon 92020, El Cajon, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,472/mo
▲ +0.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,150/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
10
available now
El Cajon 92020 vs El Cajon, CA Average
El Cajon 92020 is more expensive than the El Cajon, CA average by $170/mo (7%). The citywide average is $2,302/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in El Cajon 92020?
As of August 2026, the average rent in El Cajon 92020 is $2,472 per month across 5 apartment communities and 10 available units. Rents have increased $3 (0.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Oak Valley Apartments starting at $2,150/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,472/mo.
Prices range from $2,150 to $2,756 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 4 units are currently listed.
El Cajon 92020 Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $2,267 | - | 5 |
| July 2026 | $2,263 | -$4 | 5 |
| August 2026 | $2,250 | -$13 | 5 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in El Cajon 92020
Rent Prices by Apartment in El Cajon 92020
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Valley Apartments | $2,150/mo | $2,150/mo | 1 | 3.7 |
| Terre at E Park Apartments | $2,267/mo | $2,267/mo | 1 | 3.5 |
| Camden Park Apartments | $2,300/mo | $2,300/mo | 1 | 3.9 |
| Lexington Park Apartments | $2,390/mo | $2,503/mo | 3 | 3.6 |
| Forest Park at Fletcher Hills | $2,470/mo | $2,622/mo | 4 | 4.2 |
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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
$99,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,472/mo.
Comfortable income
$119,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,150/mo), you need to earn at least $86,000/year.
Cost of living in El Cajon 92020
We only have live rent data for El Cajon 92020 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,472 |
| Estimated total | $2,472/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 92020 Apartments
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