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Apartments for Rent in El Cajon CA

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Explore Rent Prices Near El Cajon, CA

El Cajon, CA’s average rent price is $2,045 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Lakeside $1,793
La Mesa $2,357
Santee $2,327
Spring Valley $2,183
Lemon Grove $2,111

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

El Cajon, CA Apartments for Rent

Set just east of San Diego along I-8, El Cajon delivers easy access to beaches, job centers, and the mountains. You'll find apartments for rent in El Cajon in Downtown/Main Street (steps from The Magnolia performing arts center), hillside Fletcher Hills (fast I-8 access), quiet Granite Hills (near local parks and open space), Bostonia (close to SR-67 and Gillespie Field), Rancho San Diego (near Cuyamaca College and The Water Conservation Garden), the Grossmont area on the La Mesa border (by shopping and Sharp Grossmont Hospital), and Singing Hills/Dehesa (golf resort country with wider views). El Cajon Transit Center connects to the San Diego Trolley Orange and Green Lines for straightforward rides to downtown and Mission Valley, while SR-125 ties you south toward Chula Vista. Off-peak, driving to downtown San Diego typically takes around 20–30 minutes.

Weekends are easy to fill: catch a show at The Magnolia, browse the Olaf Wieghorst Museum, or shop and see a movie at Parkway Plaza. City parks like Wells Park and Kennedy Park add green space for everyday downtime, and nearby Sycuan Casino Resort and Singing Hills Golf Resort offer a quick escape. Main Street's locally owned eateries keep dining interesting, from quick bites to late-night spots. If you want convenience, look for rentals close to El Cajon Transit Center. For shopping access, try apartments near Parkway Plaza. And for live entertainment, consider homes near The Magnolia.

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El Cajon, CA Rental Insights

The average rent in El Cajon, CA is $1,711 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,626, which means housing in El Cajon, CA is slightly more expensive than much of the country.

Find affordable apartments for rent in El Cajon, CA by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as El Cajon Valley, Bostonia, and Kenilworth Farms. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

The most popular ZIP codes for renters in El Cajon, CA are 92020, 92021, and 92019.

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