Rent Trends for Apartments in El Cajon
May 2026
| Bedroom count | El Cajon | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,510 |  up 1.00% |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,767 |  down 0.90% |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,206 | up 0.50% |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,195 | up 5.27% |
| 4 Bedroom | $4,395 | up 5.55% |
Median rent as of April 26, 2026
This May, we've analyzed our 197 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 1.00% to $1,510, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment remained the same at $1,767.
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El Cajon, El Cajon Apartments for Rent
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157 Results
$1,850–$2,855
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,185–$3,082
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,893–$2,092
1 Bedroom Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,814–$2,450
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,195
2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
Luxury
$2,307–$2,625
2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,195–$2,975
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,400
2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,095
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,850
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,300
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,175
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,850–$2,950
3 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,625
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,675
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,800
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,250
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,195
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
$3,000
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
$1,895–$2,295
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon