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Rent Trends for Apartments in El Cajon
September 2026
| Bedroom count | El Cajon | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,525 |  up 3.74% |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,795 | No change |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,200 | up 1.15% |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,295 | up 6.29% |
| 4 Bedroom | $4,495 |  down 1.75% |
Median rent as of September 20, 2026
This September, we've analyzed our 240 listings in El Cajon to determine the rent trend. We're updating our tables in real time to give you the most up to date El Cajon median apartment rent prices by bedroom count.
The median rent for a studio apartment remained the same at $1,525, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment remained the same at $1,795.
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PadMapper has 240 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in El Cajon. Specifically, 6 studio apartments, 74 one-bedroom apartments, 119 two-bedroom apartments, 23 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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El Cajon CA Apartments for Rent
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Bedrooms
181 Results
Must-see$2,013–$2,161
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,847–$2,954
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,603–$3,003
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
Luxury
$2,390–$3,295
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,195
2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,195
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,440
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$5,850
4 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
$1,970–$2,435
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$4,857
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
9 Hours Ago
$6,105
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
9 Hours Ago
$1,895
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$6,265
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
$3,588
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
$2,395
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,025–$2,250
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,995
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,720–$2,860
3 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,525–$1,795
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,100
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon