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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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$1,995
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
Pinewood Villas 946 S Anza 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. It has building amenities including swimming pool, on-site laundry, and outdoor space. Â View building
$1,995
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
1041 N Mollison Ave #H 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 on-site management, outdoor space, storage, and on-site laundry. Cats are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$2,000
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
455 Ballantyne St #23 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms 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
$2,017–$2,292
2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
181 Ballantyne Street 181 Ballantyne 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. It has building amenities including on-site laundry. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$2,025
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
2 Days Ago
444 Ballantyne Street #D is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. It has apartment amenities including on-site management, and on-site laundry. Â View apartment
$2,045–$2,145
2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
Casa Del Valle 171 N 1st 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. It has building amenities including swimming pool, outdoor space, and on-site laundry. Cats are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$2,045
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
Shady Terrace 320 Shady Ln 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 swimming pool, and on-site laundry. Cats are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$2,045
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
909 S Sunshine Ave #11 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$2,075
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
122 S Anza St #5 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 on-site laundry, and on-site management. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$2,095–$2,395
2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
1371 E Lexington Ave 1371 E Lexington 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 outdoor space. Cats are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$2,095
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
Courtyards 553 S Magnolia 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 outdoor space, storage, swimming pool, and on-site laundry. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$2,095
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
Villas of Washington 1121 E Washington 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
$2,095
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
Mollison Garden 863 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. It has building amenities including on-site laundry, and swimming pool. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
Income restricted
$2,095–$2,128
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
Bella Vista Apartments 545 N 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. It has building amenities including outdoor space, controlled access, swimming pool, on-site laundry, and ev charging. Â View building
$2,100
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
Orlando Manor Ventures LLC 368 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. It has building amenities including swimming pool, package service, and on-site laundry. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
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$2,100
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
Cypress Park 570 S Lincoln 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 controlled access, swimming pool, and on-site laundry. Â View building
$2,100
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
876 N 3rd St #3 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. Â View apartment
$2,150
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
El Conquistador 257 Jamacha Rd 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
$2,195–$2,395
2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
Ridgewood Court Apartment Homes 215 S Lincoln 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 outdoor space, swimming pool, and garage parking. Â View building
$2,195
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
Evergreen Villas 259 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. It has building amenities including swimming pool, outdoor space, and storage. Cats are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building