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Rent Trends for Apartments in El Cajon
May 2026
| Bedroom count | El Cajon | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,510 |  up 1.00% |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |  down 1.35% |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,211 | up 0.73% |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,195 | up 3.06% |
| 4 Bedroom | $4,498 | up 3.40% |
Median rent as of April 26, 2026
This May, we've analyzed our 199 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 increased by 1.00% to $1,510, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment decreased by 0.45% to $1,759.
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PadMapper has 199 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in El Cajon. Specifically, 13 studio apartments, 66 one-bedroom apartments, 99 two-bedroom apartments, 15 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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El Cajon CA Cheap Apartments for Rent
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$1,650–$1,950
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,650–$1,695
1 Bedroom Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,650
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
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$1,650
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
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$1,675
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,680
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,680
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
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$1,680
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
$1,680
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
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$1,695–$1,995
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–$1,995
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
$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
$1,695
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
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