- 627 Galena St, El Cajon, CA 92019$4,500/mo4 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,369 sq ft627 Galena StEl Cajon, CA 92019
- 2065 Eula Ln #A & B, El Cajon, CA 92019$3,750/mo4 beds · 2 baths · 2,328 sq ft2065 Eula Ln #A & BEl Cajon, CA 92019Price Drop
- 11986 Avenida Marcella, El Cajon, CA 92019$4,350/mo4 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,625 sq ft11986 Avenida MarcellaEl Cajon, CA 92019
- 357 Garfield Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020$4,150/mo4 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,913 sq ft357 Garfield AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 334 Roanoke Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020$4,400/mo4 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,800 sq ft334 Roanoke RdEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 1283 Burnaby St, El Cajon, CA 92020$4,600/mo4 beds · 2 baths · 1,868 sq ft1283 Burnaby StEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 1740 Jasmine St, El Cajon, CA 92021$4,500/mo4 beds · 2 baths · 2,047 sq ft1740 Jasmine StEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 1242 Persimmon Ave #3, El Cajon, CA 92021$3,800/mo4 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,600 sq ft1242 Persimmon Ave #3El Cajon, CA 92021
- 1489 Naranca Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021$4,500/mo4 beds · 3 baths · 1,607 sq ft1489 Naranca AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
- Tombstone Creek Rd, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,200/mo4 beds · 2.5 baths · 2,341 sq ftTombstone Creek RdEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 1536 Luke Ln #1, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,500/mo4 beds · 4 baths · 1,825 sq ft1536 Luke Ln #1El Cajon, CA 92021
- N Cuyamaca St N, El Cajon, CA 92020$850/mo4 beds · 1 bath · 1,300 sq ftN Cuyamaca St NEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 575 Galena St, El Cajon, CA 92019$4,500/mo4 beds · 2 baths · 1,720 sq ft575 Galena StEl Cajon, CA 92019
- 12301 Via Hacienda, El Cajon, CA 92019$5,495/mo4 beds · 3 baths · 1,713 sq ft12301 Via HaciendaEl Cajon, CA 92019
- 10957 Horizon Hills Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020$4,500/mo4 beds · 2 baths · 3,400 sq ft10957 Horizon Hills DrEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 2050 Hidden Crest Dr, El Cajon, CA 92019$6,950/mo4 beds · 2.5 baths · 2,100 sq ft2050 Hidden Crest DrEl Cajon, CA 92019
- 8932 Gateway View Ct, El Cajon, CA 92021$5,300/mo4 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,801 sq ft8932 Gateway View CtEl Cajon, CA 92021Special Offer
- 606 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020$7,900/mo4 beds · 2 baths · 1,500 sq ft606 S Sunshine AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 1700 Circo Del Cielo Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020$8,200/mo4 beds · 2 baths · 2,426 sq ft1700 Circo Del Cielo DrEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 1595 Zephyr Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021$4,200/mo4 beds · 3 baths · 1,936 sq ft1595 Zephyr AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 344 Dewane Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020$5,500/mo4 beds · 3 baths · 2,475 sq ft344 Dewane DrEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 1542 Peerless Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021$4,600/mo4 beds · 2 baths1542 Peerless DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 1286 Rippey St, El Cajon, CA 92020$15,000/mo4 beds · 3 baths · 2,638 sq ft1286 Rippey StEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 1677 Sandos St, El Cajon, CA 92019$4,200/mo4 beds · 2 baths · 1,558 sq ft1677 Sandos StEl Cajon, CA 92019
- 13746 Gateway View Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021$3,800/mo4 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,717 sq ft13746 Gateway View DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
El Cajon Snapshot
Demographic highlights
- Per capita income
- $22,227
- Population density
- 12k per square mile
- Median household income
- $49,445
- Total population
- 175,068 people
- Median age
- 33 years old
- Square miles
- 14.57 square miles
- Percent renters
- 64%
Market highlights
- Median rent
- $2,095
- Median rent, monthly change
- -0.24%
About El Cajon
Area Information
El Cajon is a Southern California suburban city, conveniently located 15 miles east of San Diego. A quick hop to San Diego offers the glories of the San Diego Bay, as well as major attractions, including the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park. Coronado Beach, part of an island near San Diego, is 30 minutes away and offers sun, surf and sand in a relaxing atmosphere. Birdwatching and hiking at the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge is just an 8-mile drive. For a more involved nature experience, camping facilities at the Cleveland National Forest are less than 30 miles away. LEGOLand is only 40 miles away, which barely gives kids time to ask, 'Are we there yet?' The border of Mexico is just a 30-minute drive, so an international day trip or weekend getaway is easy when you rent in El Cajon. Apartments for rent in El Cajon give you access to a centrally-located transit center. Bus lines take you all around the city and greater San Diego County. Additionally, a trolley line serves the city and San Diego, all the way to the Mexican border. Downtown El Cajon features a variety of shops and restaurants, as well as special events for the family.
Renting in El Cajon, CA
El Cajon's rents are drastically lower than San Diego County as a whole. Commuters and those looking for a good deal in the county are drawn to the area. While there is still quite a bit of competition for housing, your odds of finding something you love here are better than in communities closer to the coast.
Tourist attractions
- Taylor Guitars: Music fans will enjoy the factory tour and might even find a great deal on a new instrument.
- Air Group One Museum: This Air Force museum offers flights in a World War II Warbird over the beautiful San Diego Bay.
- Wieghorst Western Heritage Center: The center showcases the beautiful Western-themed paintings of Olaf Wieghorst.
- Oktoberfest: A festival celebrating German culture, food and beer.
