Rent Trends for Apartments in El Cajon
May 2026
| Bedroom count | El Cajon | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,495 | No change |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,750 |  down 0.34% |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,200 |  up 0.23% |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,195 | up 10.36% |
| 4 Bedroom | $4,673 | up 12.36% |
Median rent as of May 3, 2026
This May, we've analyzed our 211 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 0.99% to $1,495, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment decreased by 0.96% to $1,750.
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El Cajon, El Cajon Apartments for Rent
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$2,250
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,100
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
2 Days Ago
$1,550–$1,595
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,680
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,795
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
2 Days Ago
$2,125
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,025
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,725–$1,795
1 Bedroom Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,700
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,650–$1,950
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,550
Studio Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,995
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,295
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,695–$1,995
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,395–$1,445
Studio Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,550
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,200
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
3 Days Ago
$2,150–$2,395
2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,695
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,950
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon