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Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA. 297 Rentals Available
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When were prices and availability in El Cajon, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in El Cajon, CA were last updated on 25 Jun 2026.

What are the best apartments in El Cajon, CA?
What is the average rent in El Cajon, CA?

The average rent in El Cajon, CA is $2,230.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in El Cajon, CA?

The price range for a studio apartment in El Cajon, CA is between $1,510 and $4,073.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA is between $1,200 and $6,247.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA is between $1,825 and $6,356.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA is between $1,642 and $6,904.

What type of rental buildings are in El Cajon, CA?

In El Cajon 58% of the housing is rented out compared to 42% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 18% of El Cajon's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 64% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 14% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in El Cajon, CA?

The average age of rental buildings in El Cajon is 46 years old, with 2% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 2 stories, of which 99% are garden-style apartment communities, 1% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

What apartment floorplans are common in El Cajon, CA?

Rental apartments in El Cajon come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 1% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 38% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 53% of all rentals in El Cajon. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.