Rent Trends for Apartments in El Cajon
September 2026
| Bedroom count | El Cajon | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,525 |  up 4.45% |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,795 | up 0.73% |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,195 | up 0.92% |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,298 | up 6.63% |
| 4 Bedroom | $4,448 |  down 5.62% |
Median rent as of September 13, 2026
This September, we've analyzed our 249 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 decreased by 1.29% to $1,525, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment increased by 2.57% to $1,795.
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El Cajon, El Cajon Apartments for Rent
Rent
Length
Bedrooms
182 Results
Must-see$1,838–$2,055
1 Bedroom Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,603–$2,974
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,847–$2,842
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
Luxury
$2,390–$3,295
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,195
2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,340–$3,300
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,125–$2,440
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,695–$1,725
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,895
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$5,850
4 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
1 Day Ago
$1,825–$1,850
2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,999
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,825
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,725
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,195
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,765–$2,435
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,995
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
$2,795
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
$6,436
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
6 Hours Ago
$5,154
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
1 Day Ago