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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 3.30% |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,235 |  up 0.45% |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,038 | down 4.91% |
| 4 Bedroom | $4,407 | up 4.93% |
Median rent as of January 25, 2026
This January, we've analyzed our 203 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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PadMapper has 203 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in El Cajon. Specifically, 10 studio apartments, 56 one-bedroom apartments, 106 two-bedroom apartments, 18 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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$7,003
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
9 Hours Ago
$2,110–$2,507
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,595
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
$2,395
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
$2,600
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
5+ Days Ago
$4,600
4 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · El Cajon, CA
5+ Days Ago
$7,851
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Lake Murray, San Diego
10 Hours Ago
$2,795
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Bostonia, Bostonia
5+ Days Ago
$1,990
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Lemon Grove, CA
5+ Days Ago
$1,695
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Rancho San Diego, Rancho San Diego
3 Days Ago
$2,395
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Lake Murray, San Diego
5+ Days Ago
$3,000
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Spring Valley, Spring Valley
5+ Days Ago
$2,595
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Lemon Grove, CA
5+ Days Ago
$2,100
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Bostonia, Bostonia
5+ Days Ago
$2,600
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · La Mesa, La Mesa
5+ Days Ago
$3,100
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · La Mesa, La Mesa
5+ Days Ago
$2,550
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Lemon Grove, CA
5+ Days Ago
$4,800
4 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
5+ Days Ago
$4,000
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Bostonia, Bostonia
5+ Days Ago
$1,500
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santee, CA
2 Days Ago
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