What is the average apartment size in El Cajon?

The average size for a El Cajon, CA apartment is 809 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in El Cajon?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in El Cajon is $2,234 per month, a 0.34% increase from last year’s average of $2,226.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in El Cajon?

In El Cajon, studios rent for $1,636 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,945 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,357 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,016 per month

What is the average apartment size in El Cajon?

The typical apartment in El Cajon offers about 809 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in El Cajon?

Studio apartments in El Cajon average 448 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 639 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 899 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,134 sq. ft.

El Cajon, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in El Cajon?

The typical rent budget in El Cajon ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in El Cajon?

In El Cajon, 59% of households rent while 41% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in El Cajon is $2,234, a 0.34% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,226.

Studio Apartments at $1,636 offer the most budget-friendly option with 448 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 639 square feet for $1,945, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,357 offer 899 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,134 sq ft) for $3,016, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in El Cajon, CA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,234	809 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,636	448 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,945	639 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,357	899 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,016	1,134 sq. ft.

El Cajon, CA rent trends

Rental prices in El Cajon, CA have increased by 0.34% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,226 to $2,234.

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

The largest share of rentals in El Cajon, CA (51%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in El Cajon, CA?

20,021 or 59% of the households in El Cajon, CA are renter-occupied while 13,965 or 41% are owner-occupied.

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How El Cajon Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
El Cajon	$2,234
Los Angeles	$2,762
San Francisco	$3,545
Long Beach	$2,665
East Bay	$2,685
Oakland	$2,651
San Diego	$2,959
Sacramento	$1,921
San Jose	$3,170
Tulare	$1,576
Carlsbad, CA	$3,260
San Marcos, CA	$2,728
Escondido, CA	$2,261
La Mesa, CA	$2,485
Vista, CA	$2,527
Murrieta, CA	$2,335
Oceanside, CA	$2,608
Chula Vista, CA	$2,638
La Jolla, CA	$3,425

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all El Cajon apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.