The Timbers Apartments
1110 Petree St,
El Cajon, CA 92020
1 Bed | $1,852 - $2,031
Rental Market Trends in El Cajon, CA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in El Cajon, CA is $1,713/month.
Rent in El Cajon is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,713/month
Average Rent
625 Sq Ft
Average Size
-1%
Change / Year
536
Available Apartments
El Cajon rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in El Cajon average $1,456 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in El Cajon average $1,713 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in El Cajon average $2,067 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in El Cajon average $2,591 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in El Cajon, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1%, which averages out to $16 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in El Cajon, CA
September 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
3%
$700 - $1,000/month
27%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
37%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
32%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in El Cajon?
Based on current rent prices, Bostonia is the most affordable neighborhood in El Cajon.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in El Cajon?
Based on current rent prices, Bostonia is the most expensive neighborhood in El Cajon.
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Which El Cajon neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in El Cajon with the most apartments available is Bostonia .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in El Cajon, CA?
Because the average rent in El Cajon is $1,713, you’ll want to make about $5,710 per month or $68,520 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.
View the El Cajon Area GuideStudio
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One Bedroom
$1,841/month
$1,841/month
Two Bedroom
$2,233/month
$2,233/month
Three Bedroom
$2,584/month
$2,584/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in El Cajon?
The average rent in El Cajon is $1,713 per month, which is 2.9% higher than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in El Cajon?
The average rent for a house in El Cajon, CA is $3,762 per month.
Are rents going up or down in El Cajon?
Rents in El Cajon, CA are decreasing, with prices down 1.0% year-over-year and $16 less per month.
What rent range is most common in El Cajon?
In El Cajon, CA, 37% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.