Rancho Hillside Apartments
12367 Calle Albara,
El Cajon, CA 92019
$2,397 - $2,998
1-2 Beds
El Cajon
El Cajon, CA Area Guide
San Diego suburb features easy access to big-city amenities
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Located 17 miles east of downtown San Diego, El Cajon combines suburban comfort with metropolitan convenience. This welcoming city offers various housing options, from apartment communities to single-family homes, with current rental rates averaging $1,725 for one-bedroom units and $2,057 for two bedrooms. Fletcher Hills and Rancho San Diego feature scenic views and convenient access to Parkway Plaza shopping center. The Water Conservation Garden and Butterfly Garden at Cuyamaca College provide peaceful outdoor spaces for residents to explore.
El Cajon's community spirit shines through its local businesses and cultural celebrations. The city is home to Taylor Guitars, a globally recognized manufacturer of premium acoustic and electric guitars. Community events like America on Main Street and the historic Mother Goose Parade, a beloved tradition since 1946, bring residents together each year. The area serves educational needs through Grossmont College and Cuyamaca College. Recent rent trends indicate stability in the market, with increases ranging from 0.9% to 2.6% across different unit sizes, offering more affordable options compared to coastal San Diego areas.
Explore the City
The Downtown Café is a popular destination for residents
Catch live performances at the Magnolia, El Cajon’s performing arts center
A sign welcomes visitors to Downtown El Cajon
Residents quickly commute to San Diego via the El Cajon Transit Center
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in El Cajon, CA is $1,427 for a studio, $1,705 for one bedroom, $2,062 for two bedrooms, and $2,604 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in El Cajon has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,705/month
621 Sq Ft
House
$4,054/month
1,236 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,482/month
899 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,558/month
1,022 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly El Cajon, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately walkable
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Limited public transit
Transit
30
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Exceptionally drivable
Drivability
90
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Fairly bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area
- Damon Lane County Park
- Lonny Brewer County Park
- Mt. Helix Park
- Woodhaven County Park
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Military Bases
Airports
- San Diego International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.