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Rent Trends for Apartments in El Cajon
September 2025
| Bedroom count | El Cajon | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,550 | No change |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,787 |  down 0.56% |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,231 |  up 1.73% |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,995 | down 9.10% |
| 4 Bedroom | $4,063 | down 5.18% |
Median rent as of September 14, 2025
This September, we've analyzed our 198 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.
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PadMapper has 198 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in El Cajon. Specifically, 10 studio apartments, 46 one-bedroom apartments, 113 two-bedroom apartments, 18 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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$1,695
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
Garden Villas 325 Parkett Ln is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 1 bedroom units available. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. Cats are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$1,695
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
Meadowglen Apartments 770 S Magnolia Ave is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 1 bedroom units available. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. It has building amenities including storage, on-site laundry, and outdoor space. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$1,695
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
Evergreen 291 Jamacha Rd is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 1 bedroom units available. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. It has building amenities including on-site laundry. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$1,700–$1,750
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
Rancho Jamacha Gardens 437 Jamacha Rd is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 1 bedroom units available. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. It has building amenities including on-site laundry, swimming pool, and outdoor space. Â View building
$1,700
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
Broadway Square 563 Broadway is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 1 bedroom units available. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. It has building amenities including on-site laundry, on-site management, and swimming pool. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
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$1,713–$2,852
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
Terre at 989 Peach 989 Peach Ave is an apartment rental building with 4 floorplans, and 1–3 bedrooms units available. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. It has building amenities including swimming pool, outdoor space, controlled access, on-site laundry, and garage parking. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$1,725
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
Colonial Gardens 1096 N Mollison Ave is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 1 bedroom units available. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. Â View building
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$1,750–$2,295
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
Trade Winds Apartments 163 Ballantyne St is an apartment rental building with 2 floorplans, and 1–2 bedrooms units available. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. It has building amenities including swimming pool, and on-site laundry.  View building
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$1,750–$1,995
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
421 South Mollison Avenue 421 S Mollison Ave is an apartment rental building with 2 floorplans, and 1–2 bedrooms units available. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. It has building amenities including controlled access, on-site laundry, and swimming pool.  View building
$1,767
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
Pinewood 241 Wisconsin Ave is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 1 bedroom units available. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. It has building amenities including swimming pool, outdoor space, on-site management, and on-site laundry. Â View building
$1,785–$2,250
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
Oak Valley Apartments 1037 E Lexington Ave is an apartment rental building with 4 floorplans, and 1–2 bedrooms units available. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. It has building amenities including swimming pool, and on-site laundry. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$1,787
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
1294 N Mollison Ave is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. It has apartment amenities including swimming pool, outdoor space, and on-site laundry. Â View apartment
$1,788
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
542 Ballantyne St is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. It has apartment amenities including outdoor space, and swimming pool. Â View apartment
$1,795–$1,800
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
1018 Lexington_Bb 1018 E Lexington Ave is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 1 bedroom units available. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. Â View building
$1,795
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
991 N Mollison Ave #04 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. It has apartment amenities including on-site laundry. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$1,800
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
Oakdale Village Properties LLC 1475 Oakdale Ave is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 1 bedroom units available. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. It has building amenities including swimming pool, and package service. Dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$1,800–$2,200
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
Silver Oaks Apartment Homes 945 Estes St is an apartment rental building with 3 floorplans, and 1–2 bedrooms units available. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. It has building amenities including swimming pool, on-site laundry, storage, and on-site management.  View building
$1,816
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
233 N Mollison Ave is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. It has apartment amenities including swimming pool, and on-site laundry. Â View apartment
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$1,842–$2,460
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
The Madison 1360 E Madison Ave is an apartment rental building with 3 floorplans, and 1–2 bedrooms units available. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
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$1,850–$2,095
2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
Spacious Remodeled Apartments With parking and Air conditioning 962 S Mollison Ave is an apartment rental building with 2 floorplans, and 2 bedrooms units available. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. It has building amenities including on-site laundry. Â View building