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Rent Trends for Apartments in El Cajon
March 2026
| Bedroom count | El Cajon | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,495 |  up 1.70% |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,775 | up 2.07% |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,199 |  down 0.05% |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,148 | up 1.55% |
| 4 Bedroom | $4,373 | down 1.73% |
Median rent as of March 15, 2026
This March, we've analyzed our 215 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 2.40% to $1,495, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment increased by 0.68% to $1,775.
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PadMapper has 215 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in El Cajon. Specifically, 8 studio apartments, 66 one-bedroom apartments, 120 two-bedroom apartments, 10 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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El Cajon CA Cheap Apartments for Rent
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$1,775
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
$1,795–$2,485
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,795
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,795
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
$1,795
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
$1,795
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
$1,810–$2,295
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,816
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
$1,845–$2,100
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,850–$2,400
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,850
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,851–$2,417
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,873
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5 Hours Ago
$1,875
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
$1,895–$2,295
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,900
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,918–$3,052
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,925
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
$1,950
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,950
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon