Average Rent in El Cajon, CA

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Current Versus Historical El Cajon, CA Rents

El Cajon rentals average $1,533 for a studio rental to $0 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,095, or roughly $3 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in March 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $64 (4.26%) year-over-year from $1,506 to $1,570. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $41 (2.39%) year-over-year from $1,709 to $1,750. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $61 (2.88%) year-over-year from $2,114 to $2,175. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $13 (-0.41%) year-over-year from $3,213 to $3,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $57 (-1.41%) year-over-year from $4,032 to $3,975. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.63% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.55% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.04% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.23% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.13% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Mar 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $4.41 $1,570 $1,506 (4.26%) $1,194 (31.50%)
1 BR $2.64 $1,750 $1,709 (2.39%) $1,358 (28.91%)
2 BR $2.49 $2,175 $2,114 (2.88%) $1,623 (33.98%)
3 BR $2.49 $3,200 $3,213 (-0.41%) $2,249 (42.27%)

Historical Rents in El Cajon, CA

Studio
1 Bed
2 Bed
3 Bed
4 Bed

Top Cities Near El Cajon

There are a total of 2 cities nearby El Cajon. The average rent in El Cajon is currently $2,195 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that El Cajon, CA, with an average rent of $2,095, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near El Cajon, CA is La Mesa, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,295 per month.

Let's compare El Cajon, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in El Cajon, CA is 7.42% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 3.32% more affordable. Two bedrooms in El Cajon, CA are about 8.02% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.65% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near El Cajon, CA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
El Cajon, CA $1,533 $1,777 $2,150 $2,095
La Mesa, CA $1,760 $1,895 $2,495 $2,295

Top Neighborhoods Near El Cajon

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near El Cajon. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near El Cajon, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near El Cajon, CA is currently around $2,395 per month. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than El Cajon's average rent, which is only $2,095. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near El Cajon, North Park has the most affordable average rent at $2,395 per month. Whereas, at $2,395 average rent per month, North Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near El Cajon. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
North Park, San Diego, CA $1,800 $2,038 $2,773 $2,395

Top Counties Near El Cajon

There are a total of 1 counties located by El Cajon, CA.

We've listed the top 0 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All

Top Zipcodes Near El Cajon

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near El Cajon, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,149. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92105, San Diego, CA at $1,895 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,925 per month is 92115, San Diego, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,566. That's at least $5 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near El Cajon, CA is $1,835 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,360 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 6 zipcodes in El Cajon, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
92020, El Cajon, CA $1,633 $1,825 $2,198 $2,098
92021, San Diego County, CA $1,443 $1,710 $2,125 $2,095
92115, San Diego, CA $1,388 $1,845 $2,523 $2,925
92105, San Diego, CA $1,499 $1,715 $2,195 $1,895
92116, San Diego, CA $1,773 $1,995 $2,598 $2,200
92104, San Diego, CA $1,695 $2,038 $2,795 $2,395

Frequently Asked Questions - El Cajon Average Rents

What is the average rent price in El Cajon, CA?
The average monthly rental price for El Cajon, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,095. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do El Cajon, CA rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in El Cajon, CA.
How much is a studio apartment in El Cajon, CA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,533 and an average price per square feet of $4.41. There are a total of 8 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in El Cajon.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,777 and an average price per square feet of $2.64. There are a total of 34 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in El Cajon.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,150 and an average price per square feet of $2.49. There are a total of 66 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in El Cajon.
How have rent prices in El Cajon, CA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in El Cajon, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in El Cajon, CA?
A reasonable rent price in El Cajon, CA is around $1,676/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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