El Cajon, CA rental market
Last updated August 29, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in El Cajon, CA is $2,300.
$2,300
+$32
-$165
325
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $925 to $30,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $900 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 3 |
| $1,300 | 2 |
| $1,400 | 6 |
| $1,500 | 13 |
| $1,600 | 15 |
| $1,700 | 16 |
| $1,800 | 21 |
| $1,900 | 29 |
| $2,000 | 27 |
| $2,100 | 31 |
| $2,200 | 24 |
| $2,300 | 16 |
| $2,400 | 23 |
| $2,500 | 17 |
| $2,600 | 11 |
| $2,700 | 9 |
| $2,800 | 12 |
| $2,900 | 11 |
| $3,000 | 5 |
| $3,100 | 7 |
| $3,200 | 7 |
| $3,300 | 5 |
| $3,400 | 6 |
| $3,500 | 7 |
| $3,600 | 6 |
| $3,700 | 7 |
| $3,800 | 4 |
| $3,900 | 9 |
| $4,000 | 4 |
| $4,100 | 2 |
| $4,200 | 7 |
| $4,300 | 5 |
| $4,400 | 2 |
| $4,500 | 4 |
| $4,600 | 2 |
| $4,700 | 2 |
| $4,900 | 4 |
| $5,000+ | 15 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $165 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,295 | $2,350 |
| Feb | $2,400 | $2,399 |
| Mar | $2,395 | $2,297 |
| Apr | $2,445 | $2,339 |
| May | $2,395 | $2,295 |
| Jun | $2,321 | $2,300 |
| Jul | $2,400 | $2,300 |
| Aug | $2,491 | $2,258 |
| Sep | $2,455 | No data |
| Oct | $2,450 | No data |
| Nov | $2,400 | No data |
| Dec | $2,327 | No data |
Market temperature
The El Cajon, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in El Cajon, CA is 10% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in El Cajon, CA?
The average rent in El Cajon, CA is $2,300.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in El Cajon, CA?
Houses in El Cajon, CA rent between $925 - $30,000 with an average rent of $2,300.
3. How has the rent in El Cajon, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in El Cajon, CA decreased by $165
4. How much has the rent in El Cajon, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in El Cajon, CA increased by $32
5. How many available rentals are there in El Cajon, CA?
There are currently 325 rentals available in El Cajon, CA.
6. How do rent prices in El Cajon, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in El Cajon, CA is $2,300 — 9.52% higher the national average of $2,100.