Rent Trends for Apartments in El Cajon
January 2026
| Bedroom count | El Cajon | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,495 |  down 2.92% |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,727 | down 3.09% |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,226 |  up 0.59% |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,938 | down 8.04% |
| 4 Bedroom | $4,188 | up 2.20% |
Median rent as of January 25, 2026
This January, we've analyzed our 200 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 remained the same at $1,495, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment remained the same at $1,727.
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El Cajon, El Cajon Apartments for Rent
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162 Results
$1,868–$2,186
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,475
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,650
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
2 Days Ago
$2,550
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,600
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,550
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,335
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
4 Days Ago
$2,335
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
4 Days Ago
$2,335
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
4 Days Ago
$2,335
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
4 Days Ago
$3,995
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
$3,995
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
Luxury
$2,226–$2,627
2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,838–$2,485
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,195
2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,295
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$6,117
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
1 Day Ago
$2,295
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
$1,945
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,595–$2,085
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon