Rancho Hillside Apartments
12367 Calle Albara,
El Cajon, CA 92019
$2,110 - $2,970
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in El Cajon, CA
What is the average rent in El Cajon, CA?
$1,706/month
Average Rent
621 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.8%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in El Cajon, CA is $1,706 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,625/month, which means El Cajon rent prices are 5% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in El Cajon, you can expect to pay about $1,427 per month for a studio, $1,706 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,050 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,569 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in El Cajon, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $13 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in El Cajon, CA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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3%
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29%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
37%
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30%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in El Cajon?
Based on current rent prices, Kenilworth Farms, Bostonia and Buena Terrace are the most affordable neighborhoods in El Cajon.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in El Cajon?
Based on current rent prices, Cottonwood Meadows, Flying Hills Estates and Buena Terrace are the most expensive neighborhoods in El Cajon.
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Which El Cajon neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in El Cajon with the most apartments available are Bostonia, Cottonwood Meadows and Buena Terrace .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in El Cajon, CA?
Because the average rent in El Cajon is $1,706, you’ll want to make about $5,686 per month or $68,232 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does El Cajon, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare El Cajon, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Methodology
† 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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.