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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 | $2,211 |  up 0.73% |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,223 | up 9.66% |
| 4 Bedroom | $4,600 | up 6.43% |
Median rent as of May 3, 2026
This May, we've analyzed our 214 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 0.51% to $1,750.
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PadMapper has 214 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in El Cajon. Specifically, 13 studio apartments, 74 one-bedroom apartments, 105 two-bedroom apartments, 15 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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El Cajon CA Apartments for Rent
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$5,930
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
23 Hours Ago
$1,895–$2,295
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,810–$1,865
1 Bedroom Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,750
3 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,175
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
16 Hours Ago
$2,159
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
1 Day Ago
$2,025–$2,250
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,695–$2,125
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,245 –$2,595
2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,995
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,595–$2,550
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,625
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,825–$2,350
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,825
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,650–$1,695
1 Bedroom Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,095–$1,395
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,695–$1,995
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,595
3 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,995–$2,045
2 Bedrooms Apartments · El Cajon, El Cajon
$1,725
1 Bedroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon