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Rent Trends for Apartments in El Cajon
January 2026
| Bedroom count | El Cajon | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,495 |  down 2.92% |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,727 | down 3.30% |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,235 |  up 0.45% |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,038 | down 4.91% |
| 4 Bedroom | $4,407 | up 4.93% |
Median rent as of January 25, 2026
This January, we've analyzed our 203 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 $1,495, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment remained the same at $1,727.
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PadMapper has 203 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in El Cajon. Specifically, 10 studio apartments, 56 one-bedroom apartments, 106 two-bedroom apartments, 18 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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El Cajon CA Cheap Apartments for Rent
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$1,295
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, CA
4 Days Ago
$1,395–$1,460
Studio Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,425–$1,525
Studio Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,470–$1,495
Studio Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,495
Studio Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,575
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,595
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
13 Hours Ago
$1,595–$2,085
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,625
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,625–$1,695
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,647
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
22 Hours Ago
$1,680
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,690
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
$1,690
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
$1,695
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,695
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,695–$2,175
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,695
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,695
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,695
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon