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    2675 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $2,060+
    2 BEDS $2,647+
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  • a living room with a couch a table and a television
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    848 N Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,953+
    2 BEDS $2,707+
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    275-99 S Mollison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,800+
    2 BEDS $2,010
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    1365 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021
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    3 BEDS $3,195+
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    1240 Petree Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $2,008+
    2 BEDS $2,390+
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    2950 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $2,128+
    2 BEDS $2,669+
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    301 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021
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    2 BEDS $1,995+
    3 BEDS $2,795+
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    440 Chambers Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,957+
    2 BEDS $2,332
  • A modern living room with a green chair and a white kitchen in the background.
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    346 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019
    1 BED $2,019
    2 BEDS $2,208+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black refrigerator.
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    466 W Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,919+
    2 BEDS $1,973+
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    1019 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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    2 BEDS $2,184+
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    1037 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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    1 BED $1,827+
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    1038 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,873
    2 BEDS $2,032+
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    1050 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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    2 BEDS $2,267
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    989 Peach Ave / 984 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,780+
    2 BEDS $2,148+
  • A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and white cabinets.
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    1294 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon CA 92021, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,778+
    2 BEDS $2,399
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    275 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,805
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    437 E Park, El Cajon, CA 92020
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    1 BED $1,720+
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    104-189 Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019
    1 BED $2,004
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    1241-49 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,720+
    2 BEDS $2,278+
    3 BEDS $2,857+
  • A modern kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
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    233 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,713+
    2 BEDS $2,301
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    310 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020
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    415 S Lincoln Ave, Ca 92021, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,894
    2 BEDS $2,162+
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    708 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,836+
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    304 N 1St St, El Cajon, CA 92021
    2 BEDS $1,954+
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El Cajon City, CA rent trends

Rental prices in El Cajon City, CA have increased by 0.34% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,141 to $2,148.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,750, the average rent in El Cajon City, CA is $2,148.

Average rent in El Cajon City, CA

$2,148/mo El Cajon City, CA average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in El Cajon City, CA is $2,148.

    What's the typical rent budget in El Cajon City, CA?

    About 52% of apartment rents in El Cajon City, CA range between $2,001-$2,500. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,501-$3,000 represent 9% of apartments. Around 35% of El Cajon’s apartments are in the $1,501-$2,000 price range. 2% of apartments are priced between $1,001-$1,500. A share of 3% of apartment rentals in El Cajon are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in El Cajon City, CA (52%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in El Cajon City, CA

    75 /100
    Very Walkable
    41 /100
    Some Transit
    57 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 75, Transit Score®: 41, Bike Score®: 57

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in El Cajon City, CA last updated?

    Prices and availability in El Cajon City, CA were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in El Cajon City, CA?

    The best apartments in El Cajon City, CA are: Ivanhoe Village Apartments, Sunset Gardens, 275-99 S Mollison Ave., Canyon Run Apartments and Forest Park at Fletcher Hills.

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

    The price range for a studio apartment in El Cajon City, CA is between $1,720 and $2,978.

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

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in El Cajon City, CA is between $1,713 and $4,683.

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

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in El Cajon City, CA is between $1,720 and $4,774.

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

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in El Cajon City, CA is between $1,713 and $5,678.

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

    In El Cajon City 59% of the housing is rented out compared to 41% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 17% of El Cajon City’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 65% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 14% are single-family rentals.

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