What is the average rent of a condo in El Cajon, CA?

Looking for a condo in El Cajon, CA? Expect to pay around $1,721 per month.

What is the average rent of a 1-bedroom condo in El Cajon, CA?

A one-bedroom condo in El Cajon, CA rents for around $1,721 a month.

What is the average rent of a 2-bedroom condo in El Cajon, CA?

Looking for a two-bedroom condo in El Cajon, CA? Expect to pay around $2,049.

What is the average rent of a 3-bedroom condo in El Cajon, CA?

Looking for more space? Three-bedroom condos in El Cajon, CA cost around $2,550 per month.

What is the average rent of a 4-bedroom condo in El Cajon, CA?

Need maximum space? Expect to pay something like $2,093 for a four-bedroom condo in El Cajon, CA.

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Condos under $2,500 for Rent in El Cajon, CA

512 Rentals

1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,100

12191 Cuyamaca College Dr E Unit Villa MonteVina

12191 Cuyamaca College Dr E, El Cajon, CA 92019

Call (619) 771-0542 Apply
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,095

1261 Victor St

1261 Victor St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Call (619) 486-9373
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,800

1141 Persimmon Ave Unit 13

1141 Persimmon Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,750

1400 S Orange Ave Unit A

1400 S Orange Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,900

478 Van Houten Ave Unit Office

478 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,450

1073 Estes St Unit 113

1073 Estes St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,795

876 Adele St Unit upstairs

876 Adele St, El Cajon, CA 92021
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,950

1073 Estes St Unit 108

1073 Estes St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,900

530 Graves Ave

530 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,200

840-840 S Orange Ave

840-840 S Orange Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,100

8866 Donna Jean Ln

8866 Donna Jean Ln, Santee, CA 92071
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,148

605 S Mollison Ave Unit 206

605 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Apply
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$2,200

6350 Lake Alamor Ave Unit Cute on Cul-De-Sac

6350 Lake Alamor Ave, San Diego, CA 92119

Apply
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,100

532 N 1st St Unit R

532 N 1st St, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$2,500

447 S Lincoln Ave

447 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,200

589 N Johnson Ave Unit 129

589 N Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,375

725 Washington Heights Rd Unit 28

725 Washington Heights Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,800

447 S Orange Ave

447 S Orange Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,400

8925 Cottonwood Ave

8925 Cottonwood Ave, Santee, CA 92071
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$1,850

8459 Tommy Dr Unit (STUDIO)

8459 Tommy Dr, San Diego, CA 92119
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,295

8759 Van Horn St Unit La Mesa Guest House

8759 Van Horn St, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,995

632 WEST WASHINGTON-B Unit B

632 W Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,595

522 Pepper Dr

522 Pepper Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,495

COMING SOON!!! Renovated 2x2 in the Heart ... Unit 813

813 Palm Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,200

Compton Unit B

325 Compton St, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,495

Lower level 2/1 With Outdoor space! Unit D

1031 Dennstedt Ct, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,850

Dazzling 1Bdm 1Ba Condo in Alder Woods Com... Unit 272

1423 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,400

1000 Estes St Unit #41

1000 Estes St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,595

Beautiful and Spacious Apartment in Gated ... Unit 27

421 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,295

2 bed/ 2 bath in El Cajon Unit 11

469 E Bradley Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$2,395

Very nice 2 bedroom 1.5 bath 1st floor condo

1061 Naranca Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,099

Renovated downstairs 2 bedroom 1 bath cond... Unit 107

589 N Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,199

Renovated upstairs 2 bedroom 2 bath condo ...

589 N Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,695

***1st months rent waived*** One Bedroom U... Unit 8

421 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$2,195

** Move In Special $500 off First Months R...

274 Roanoke Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,100

589 N Johnson Ave

589 N Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,485

2 br, 2 bath Condo - 184 Chambers Street

184 Chambers St, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,295

2 Bedroom Condo in El Cajon with AC! Unit 235

589 N Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,445

6093 Severin Dr

6093 Severin Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,495

10694 Fuerte Dr Unit 1

10694 Fuerte Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,300

Quiet & Secluded Unit for Rent in Santee! Unit 26

8731 Graves Ave, Santee, CA 92071
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1 BED

$1,808

The Timbers Apartments

1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (619) 404-4825

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El Cajon at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,721

(All bedrooms and property types)

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El Cajon, CA Condos for Rent

Located 17 miles east of downtown San Diego, El Cajon sits in a valley surrounded by mountains. The city's name means "the box" in Spanish, referencing its distinctive valley setting that creates a desert-like microclimate. Summers typically reach the high 80s with minimal rainfall throughout the year.

El Cajon features established neighborhoods like Fletcher Hills and Rancho San Diego, along with a historic downtown area. The city offers convenient access to San Diego via Interstate 8, with downtown commutes typically taking 20-30 minutes. Outdoor recreation opportunities abound at Mission Trails Regional Park, while Parkway Plaza provides shopping options. With median one-bedroom apartment rents around $1,725, El Cajon offers more affordable housing options compared to many San Diego County locations while maintaining accessibility to city amenities and natural surroundings.

Renting in El Cajon

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Studio 365 Sq Ft $1,425 / mo
1 Bedroom 620 Sq Ft $1,721 / mo
2 Bedrooms 851 Sq Ft $2,049 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,047 Sq Ft $2,550 / mo
4 Bedrooms 1,157 Sq Ft $2,093 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in El Cajon

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Kenilworth Farms 593 Sq Ft $1,846/mo
El Cajon Valley 659 Sq Ft $1,877/mo
Bostonia 616 Sq Ft $2,026/mo
Buena Terrace 647 Sq Ft $2,101/mo
Sunnyslope Heights 647 Sq Ft $2,101/mo
Flying Hills Estates 664 Sq Ft $2,293/mo
Cottonwood Meadows 710 Sq Ft $2,396/mo

Getting Around El Cajon

Transportation

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Education

College/University High School Middle School Elementary School

Grossmont College

Public University

Cuyamaca College

Public University

San Diego State University

Public University

Alliant International Univ. San Diego

Private University

Southwestern Coll, Chula Vista

Public University

Valhalla High

out of 10 Rating

Public | Grades 9- 12 | 1,911 Students

Granite Hills High

out of 10 Rating

Public | Grades 9- 12 | 2,398 Students

El Cajon Valley High

out of 10 Rating

Public | Grades 9- 12 | 1,652 Students

Merit Academy

Public | Grades 9- 12 | 79 Students

Elite Academy

Public | Grades 9- 12 | 44 Students

Hillsdale Middle

out of 10 Rating

Public | Grades 6- 8 | 1,500 Students

Los Coches Creek Middle

out of 10 Rating

Public | Grades 6- 8 | 538 Students

Cajon Valley Middle

out of 10 Rating

Public | Grades 6- 8 | 967 Students

Fuerte Elementary

out of 10 Rating

Public | Grades K- 5 | 675 Students

Vista Grande Elementary

out of 10 Rating

Public | Grades K- 5 | 615 Students

Fletcher Hills Elementary

out of 10 Rating

Public | Grades K- 6 | 605 Students

Rancho San Diego Elementary

out of 10 Rating

Public | Grades K- 5 | 542 Students

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Condos under $2,500 for Rent in El Cajon, CA

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