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Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

Across 39 rentals in El Cajon, CA, the cheapest we list is $1,400/mo and the average asking rent is around $2,073/mo. That puts El Cajon roughly 12% below the CA state average of $2,349/mo, so it's one of the more affordable markets in the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $1,895/mo and two-bedrooms around $2,286/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest
$1,400
lowest listed rent
Average rent
$2,07312% below CA
across all sizes
Average by sizevs CA typical
Studio$1,50831% below CA
1 bed$1,89518% below CA
2 bed$2,28610% below CA
3 bed$2,7318% below CA

39 rentals in El Cajon, CA

Every size & style, ranked by price

Renting in El Cajon, CA: common questions

How much is rent in El Cajon, CA?
The average asking rent across the 39 listings we track in El Cajon, CA is $2,073/mo, with the cheapest starting at $1,400/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in El Cajon?
Bella Vista Apartments is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in El Cajon, CA at $1,400/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in El Cajon?
Based on the listings we track in El Cajon, CA: studios around $1,508/mo, one-bedrooms around $1,895/mo, two-bedrooms around $2,286/mo, three-bedrooms around $2,731/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is El Cajon expensive to rent in?
Relatively no. El Cajon's average rent of $2,073/mo is about 12% below the CA state average of $2,349/mo, making it one of the more affordable markets in the state.

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