Save search
Skip the filters. Search with AI Mode instead.

Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA. 289 Rentals Available
289 Rentals Available

Quick filters
  • Rent specials Rewards
    1 bd $1,675+
    2 bd $1,950+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (2)
    301 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,529+
    2 bd $2,689+
    3 bd $3,033+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (95)
    2450 Hilton Head Place, El Cajon, CA 92019
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 13 units available
    1 bd $1,884+
    2 bd $2,490+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (5)
    1237 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 20 units available
    1 bd $2,030+
    2 bd $2,393+
    Total monthly cost
    4.5 (7)
    1240 Petree Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New units available 18 units available
    1 bd $1,803+
    2 bd $1,937+
    3 bd $2,804+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    422 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials Rewards
    1 bd $1,675+
    2 bd $1,950+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (2)
    301 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $1,602+
    2 bd $1,939+
    3 bd $2,622+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    989 Peach Ave / 984 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $1,942+
    2 bd $2,430+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (2)
    1521 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 6 units available
    1 bd $2,139+
    2 bd $2,120+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (1)
    466 W Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,185+
    2 bd $2,703+
    Total monthly cost
    3.0 (2)
    2950 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New units available 8 units available
    1 bd $2,036+
    2 bd $2,163+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    104-189 Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 7 units available
    1 bd $1,662+
    2 bd $1,997+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1294 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon CA 92021, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • New units available 6 units available
    1 bd $1,927+
    2 bd $2,250+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    437 E Park, El Cajon, CA 92020
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials 8 units available
    1 bd $1,549+
    2 bd $1,997+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1019 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $1,647+
    2 bd $2,033+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    233 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 8 units available
    2 bd $2,250+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    346 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials New units available
    2 bd $2,970+
    Total monthly cost
    4.0 (4)
    2675 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,650
    3 bd $3,295
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (1)
    1170 Sumner Ave., El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,943+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    275 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 5 units available
    1 bd $1,759+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    708 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Only 3 units left
    3 bd $2,871+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    360 E Bradley Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • New units available 4 units available
    2 bd $1,910+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1038 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 5 units available
    1 bd $1,780+
    2 bd $2,359+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    415 S Lincoln Ave, Ca 92021, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • 4 units available
    1 bd $1,662+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1037 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $2,572+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    325 E Bradley Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
63-0-city



Frequently asked questions

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

Prices and availability in El Cajon, CA were last updated on 18 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 $1,662 and $4,184.

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 $6,174.

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 $1,759 and $6,667.

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 $1,647 and $6,471.

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

In El Cajon, 58% of the residents are renting compared to 42% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 18% of El Cajon's rentals, 64% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 14% are single-family rentals.

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

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in El Cajon are about 46 years old, on average. Of these, 2% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 2 stories. About 99% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 1% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in El Cajon, CA?

Studio apartments in El Cajon are around 1% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 38% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 53% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

RentCafe is your one-stop shop for finding a great new apartment in El Cajon, CA. Easily search through a wide selection of apartments for rent in El Cajon, CA, and view detailed information about available rentals including floor plans, pricing, photos, amenities, interactive maps, and thorough property descriptions. Property owners and managers are one click away, so feel free to contact them and find out all you need to know about the apartment you're interested in. Browse El Cajon, CA apartments with rents starting from $1,549 and submit your rental application today!