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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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El Cajon CA Cheap Apartments for Rent
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$1,850–$2,375
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
Villa Rimini 725 Washington Heights Rd 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 outdoor space, swimming pool, and on-site laundry. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$1,850
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
893 S Sunshine 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. Â View apartment
$1,875
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
TAFT 148 Taft Ave is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, 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
$1,895
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
Ask about our move in specials!! 802 Franklin Ave is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 2 bedrooms 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
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$1,895–$2,295
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
The Bend on Ballantyne 294 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 residents lounge, outdoor space, controlled access, on-site laundry, and storage. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$1,895–$2,025
2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
Mollison Terrace 1029 N 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 swimming pool, and on-site laundry. Â View building
$1,895–$1,995
2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
Mollison Villas 758 S Mollison Ave is an apartment rental building with 3 floorplans, and 2 bedrooms units available. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. It has building amenities including outdoor space, swimming pool, and on-site laundry. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$1,895
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
Renette New 127 W Renette Ave is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 2 bedrooms 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
$1,900
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
563 Broadway is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. It has apartment amenities including swimming pool, on-site laundry, and on-site management. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$1,900
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
530 Graves 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 storage, and on-site laundry. Â View apartment
$1,911
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
310 S Anza St is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. Â View apartment
$1,925–$2,145
2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
Orlando Gardens 217 Orlando St is an apartment rental building with 2 floorplans, and 2 bedrooms units available. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. Â View building
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$1,927–$2,034
1 Bedroom Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
The Timbers Apartments 1110 Petree St is an apartment rental building with 3 floorplans, and 1 bedroom 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
$1,950
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
919 E Madison Ave #919 is a 2 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. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$1,950
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
909 E Madison Ave #915 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. It has apartment amenities including swimming pool, on-site laundry, and garage parking. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$1,965
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
466 W Washington 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, on-site laundry, and on-site management. Â View apartment
$1,995
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
966 Sunshine_Bb 966 S Sunshine Ave is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 2 bedrooms units available. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. Â View building
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$1,995
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
948 Sunshine_Bb 948 S Sunshine Ave is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 2 bedrooms units available. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. Â View building
$1,995
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
El Tesoro 434 434 & 456 & 458 S Mollison Ave is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 2 bedrooms units available. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. Â View building
$1,995
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
Lila Gardens 288 Orlando St is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 2 bedrooms units available. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. Â View building