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Rent Trends for Apartments in El Cajon
December 2025
| Bedroom count | El Cajon | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,540 |  down 1.91% |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,786 | down 0.50% |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,225 |  up 1.37% |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,195 | up 6.75% |
| 4 Bedroom | $4,200 | No change |
Median rent as of December 21, 2025
This December, we've analyzed our 194 listings in El Cajon to determine the rent trend. We're updating our tables in real time to give you the most up to date El Cajon median apartment rent prices by bedroom count.
The median rent for a studio apartment decreased by 0.52% to $1,540, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment increased by 0.39% to $1,786.
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PadMapper has 194 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in El Cajon. Specifically, 11 studio apartments, 60 one-bedroom apartments, 99 two-bedroom apartments, 16 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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$5,653
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
16 Hours Ago
$2,110–$2,492
2 Bedrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
$2,600
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
1 Day Ago
$1,550
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · El Cajon, El Cajon
3 Days Ago
$3,900
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · El Cajon, CA
5+ Days Ago
$4,600
4 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · El Cajon, CA
5+ Days Ago
$4,967
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santee, CA
16 Hours Ago
$13,059
4 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Rancho San Diego, Rancho San Diego
16 Hours Ago
$5,500
4 Bedrooms · 4 Bathrooms Apartment · Bostonia, Bostonia
5+ Days Ago
$500
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santee, CA
2 Days Ago
$2,595
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Lemon Grove, CA
5+ Days Ago
$500
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santee, CA
5+ Days Ago
$3,295
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Rancho San Diego, Rancho San Diego
5+ Days Ago
$1,900
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Lemon Grove, CA
5+ Days Ago
$2,350
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Spring Valley, Spring Valley
5+ Days Ago
$2,100
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Bostonia, Bostonia
5+ Days Ago
$2,800
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Oak Park, San Diego
5+ Days Ago
$3,100
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · La Mesa, La Mesa
5+ Days Ago
$3,200
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
5+ Days Ago
$2,550
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Lemon Grove, CA
5+ Days Ago
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