Houses for Rent in El Cajon, CA
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Only 1 unit left3 bd $4,350Base rent528 N. Cuyamaca St., El Cajon, CA 92020Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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2 bd $2,995Base rent897 Vista Grande Rd., El Cajon, CA 92019Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
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2 bd $2,800Base rent11517 Fury Lane #58, El Cajon, CA 92019Pet friendly • Pool • Air conditioner
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3 bd $3,700Base rent1234 El Mio Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020Pet friendly • Parking
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New listing5 bd $7,999Base rent1922 Fernbrook Court, El Cajon, CA 92019Pool • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
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1 bd $1,680Base rent563 Broadway, El, CA 92021Pool • Air conditioner
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New listing3 bd $3,600Base rent555 Marble Street, El Cajon, CA 92020Pet friendly • Air conditioner • Washer/Dryer
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Only 1 unit left3 bd $3,800Base rent1627 Dunlin Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91913Apply online • Pet friendly
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Ask for pricing5715 Baltimore Drive Unit 82, La Mesa, CA 91942Pet friendly
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Ask for pricing1145 Helix Street, #16, Spring Valley, CA 91977Pet friendly
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3 bd $3,420Base rent4.5 (1)5840 Hughes Street, San Diego, CA 92115Pet friendly
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Ask for pricing6725 Mission Gorge Road, Unit 105A, San Diego, CA 92120Pet friendly
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3 bd $3,300Base rent134 Las Flores Street, San Diego, CA 92114Pet friendly
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2 bd $2,000Base rent12626 1/2 Willow Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040Dishwasher • Air conditioner • Washer/Dryer
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4 bd $4,375Base rent10157 Canyonridge Pl, Spring Valley, CA 91977Dog friendly • Pool • Dishwasher
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2 bd $3,000Base rent9230 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977Dishwasher • Washer/Dryer
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New listing5 bd $5,200Base rent7347 Golfcrest Drive, San Diego, CA 92119Dog friendly • Air conditioner
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the rent for a house in El Cajon, CA?
The price range of a house for rent is between $2,995 and $7,999.
How many houses are available in El Cajon, CA on RentCafe?
There are 2 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in El Cajon, CA were last updated on 4 Aug 2026.
What is the average size of a rental house in El Cajon, CA?
The average El Cajon, CA rental house size is 1,630 sq. ft.
What are the advantages of renting a house in El Cajon, CA?
Renting a house in El Cajon, CA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.
What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in El Cajon, CA?
Houses for rent in El Cajon, CA are usually located in non-central areas.
Renting a house in El Cajon, CA
Some people just don’t buy into the American dream of owning your own house and sacrificing flexibility. Also, a 30-year mortgage is not the most pleasant thought to wake up with every morning. We understand. But what if you need some extra storage space? What if you like a backyard where you could throw BBQ parties and the kids could play in a safe environment? Luckily, you can forget the dreaded mortgage. Renting a house is the answer. There are 21 homes for rent in El Cajon, CA. And it won’t necessarily cost an arm and a leg to rent the perfect home for your family. You can look into duplexes for rent too. Prices in El Cajon, CA for rental homes start at $1,050. Or, if you don’t want your neighbors too close, you should browse some single family homes for rent, priced up to $7,999 per month.
A rental house offers flexibility
Your family situation will change throughout your life. Renting makes it possible to match the size of your home to your lifestyle and financial situation. And with 29 houses listed in El Cajon, CA, with prices ranging from $1,050 to $7,999 it’s possible to find the perfect one for you, whether you’re on the lookout for cheap houses for rent or something fancy and expensive. Maybe it’s just you and your significant other at the moment sharing a charming downtown apartment. But there’s a chance that at some point in time, a third family member will show-up and suddenly that 1 bedroom apartment you were so happy with will become too small. You will realize that you’d much rather prefer the comfort of your own backyard, than all the excitement your current neighborhood provides, that you no longer have time to enjoy anyway. If you want to continue living comfortably, you may want to rent a 2 bedroom house. Or maybe your oldest son turned into a young man who’s going off to college soon. You’ll find yourself in a 4 bedroom house that is suddenly too big. You could downsize and rent a 3 bedroom home with a pool, in a much nicer area. The flexibility of renting makes it possible.