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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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$2,195

2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon

Chambers

Chambers 309 Chambers 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. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building

$2,195

2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon

Evergreen Villas

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

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$2,195

2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon

Mollison Gardens

Mollison Gardens 150 South Mollison Avenue 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. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building

$2,195

2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon

716 Broadway #8

5+ Days Ago

716 Broadway #8 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 swimming pool. View apartment

$2,195

2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon

432 Dominguez Way

5+ Days Ago

432 Dominguez Way 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. View apartment

$2,200

2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon

588 S Anza Street

588 S Anza Street 588 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 on-site management, on-site laundry, and swimming pool. View building

$2,200

2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon

Anza Village

Anza Village 265 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 controlled access, and storage. View building

$2,227

2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon

233 N Mollison Ave

5+ Days Ago

233 N Mollison Ave 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 laundry, and swimming pool. View apartment

$2,245

2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon

Heights Square 2

Heights Square 2 740 Washington Heights 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. View building

$2,250

2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon

535 N 1st St #E

13 Hours Ago

535 N 1st St #E is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. View apartment

$2,250

2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon

VDLV

VDLV 660 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. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building

$2,265

2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon

478 Van Houten

478 Van Houten 478 Van Houten 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. View building

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$2,290

2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon

595 S 2nd St #NA

5+ Days Ago

595 S 2nd St #NA 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 outdoor space, and garage parking. Cats are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment

$2,292–$2,338

2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon

Avocado Gardens

Avocado Gardens 200 Taft 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. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building

$2,295

2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon

612-30 CHAMBERLAIN ST

612-30 CHAMBERLAIN ST 612 Chamberlain 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. View building

$2,295

2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon

Four Winds Apartments

Four Winds Apartments 1072 E Madison 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 on-site laundry. View building

$2,295

2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon

1001 S Sunshine Ave #A

5+ Days Ago

1001 S Sunshine Ave #A 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, swimming pool, storage, and garage parking. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment

$2,300

2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon

908 S Sunshine Ave

3 Days Ago

908 S Sunshine Ave is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the El Cajon neighborhood of El Cajon. View apartment

$2,325–$2,525

2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon

Montebello Villas

Montebello Villas 1055 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. View building

$2,325

3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon

805 N 3rd St #3

3 Days Ago

805 N 3rd St #3 is a 3 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, on-site laundry, and outdoor space. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment

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