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Houses for Rent in El Cajon, CA

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  • A beige stucco house with a green lawn in front.
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    11517 Fury Lane #58, El Cajon, CA 92019
    2 BEDS $2,800
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator
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    897 Vista Grande Rd., El Cajon, CA 92019
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white fridge.
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    595 S 2Nd St, El Cajon, CA 92020
    2 BEDS $2,290
  • A living room with a brown couch and a coffee table.
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    8729 Langholm Road, El Cajon, CA 92021
    3 BEDS $3,900
  • A living room with a white sofa set and a wooden coffee table.
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    1540 Souvenir Drive, El Cajon, CA 92021
    4 BEDS $5,000
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  • A kitchen with a white fridge, white oven, and white cabinets.
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    572 Durham St, El Cajon, CA 92019
    2 BEDS $2,590

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    9212 Sombria Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040
    3 BEDS $4,000
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a marble countertop.
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    9625 Grossmont Summit Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941
    2 BEDS $3,500
  • A living room with a brown couch and a white chair.
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    9415 Mesa Terrace BR-1, La Mesa, CA 91941
    4 BEDS $1,731
  • A living room with a grey couch and a ceiling fan.
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    3952 North Granada Avenue, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    3 BEDS $4,000
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and black appliances.
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    9816 Costa Lago St, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    3 BEDS $3,950
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    7135 Mohawk St., San Diego, CA 92115
    3 BEDS $3,000
  • A living room with a beige couch and a black ottoman.
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    6684 Reservoir Ln, San Diego, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,150
  • a living room with a hard wood floor and a couch
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    3752 Meade Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116
    2 BEDS $3,295
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    730 S. 47Th Street, San Diego, CA 92113
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    1 BED $1,050
    2 BEDS $1,205
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    1627 Dunlin Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91913
    3 BEDS $3,800
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    10411 Reserve Drive, San Diego, CA 92127
    1 BED $2,248+
    2 BEDS $3,152+
    3 BEDS $3,881+
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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.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,750, the average rent in El Cajon, CA is $2,234.

Average rent in El Cajon, CA

$2,234/mo El Cajon, CA average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in El Cajon, CA is $2,234.

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

    About 51% of apartment rents in El Cajon, CA range between $2,001-$2,500. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,501-$3,000 represent 17% of apartments. Around 27% 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, CA (51%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the average size of a rental house in El Cajon, CA?

    The average El Cajon, CA rental house size is 970 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.

    Look for houses for rent near me

    Do you want a house with a backyard, a grill area, that offers you privacy and enough space for your family? RentCafe offers you the possibility to look for a house for rent near you, to find the one that best suits your family. Browsing through our listings, you can filter by size, price, pet policy, check out the location, to find the best house in your area. Whether you are looking to move to a particular neighborhood, or a specific ZIP code, may it be for its safety, beautiful buildings, or quiet atmosphere, you can find the rental house that your whole family will enjoy.

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    Renting a house in El Cajon, CA

    Those looking for a cozy home with lots of living and storage space and a backyard, and also like the freedom of renting, rental homes can offer the best of both worlds. This segment of the rental market has become very popular and the selection is better than ever. In El Cajon, CA there are 17 homes for rent including duplexes, townhomes and single family homes for rent. If you are flexible about the location, you will find cheap houses to rent by searching a little further away from downtown, for as little as $1,050, or, if you’re willing to pay a little extra, take a look at what’s available in some of the best residential areas in town, and you’ll be surprised to find a nice selection of single-family houses renting for up to $5,357. To find the right house that fits your criteria, filter by price, number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms or amenities. It may also be useful to know that the average cost to rent a single family home in El Cajon, CA is $3,142.

    When you rent a house you can have as little or as much space as you wish

    While apartments can be more limiting space wise, when you rent a house, you have a little more wiggle room (pun intended). Smaller 1 bedroom homes are perfect for a couple, 2 bedroom homes for those who need an extra bedroom for guests or for a baby, 3 bedroom and 4 bedroom homes that are just right for families with children. Larger rental homes are also great for sharing with roommates, whether you’re looking for something close to work, close to your college campus, or just close to shopping and entertainment.

    Finding a home nearby is easier than you think. Check out our Apartments Near Me page and take your pick!