- 15927 Olde Hwy, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,295/moStudio · 1 bath15927 Olde HwyEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 1160 E Lexington Ave E #14, El Cajon, CA 92019$1,500/moStudio · 1 bath · 420 sq ft1160 E Lexington Ave E #14El Cajon, CA 92019
- 344 Compton St #B, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,875/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft344 Compton St #BEl Cajon, CA 92020View units
- 567 Chambers St #B, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,925/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft567 Chambers St #BEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 511 June Way #I, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,950/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 890 sq ft511 June Way #IEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 441 Chambers St, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,999/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft441 Chambers StEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 1213 Marline Ave #B, El Cajon, CA 92021$2,000/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 650 sq ft1213 Marline Ave #BEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 571 Tilling Way #6, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,500/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft571 Tilling Way #6El Cajon, CA 92020
- 1536 Luke Ln #1, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,500/mo4 beds · 4 baths · 1,825 sq ft1536 Luke Ln #1El Cajon, CA 92021
- Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,995/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 600 sq ftGreenfield DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 2362 Needham Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,895/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft2362 Needham RdEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 1141 Victor Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,550/moStudio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft1141 Victor AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 14830 Olde Highway 80, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,250/moStudio · 1 bath · 250 sq ft14830 Olde Highway 80El Cajon, CA 92021
- 636 W Lexington Ave #636, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,700/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 1,100 sq ft636 W Lexington Ave #636El Cajon, CA 92020
- 795 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,300/moStudio · 1 bath · 250 sq ft795 El Cajon BlvdEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 620 Hillsview Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,800/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 200 sq ft620 Hillsview RdEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 1140 E Lexington Ave #C, El Cajon, CA 92019$1,795/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 900 sq ft1140 E Lexington Ave #CEl Cajon, CA 92019
- N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,995/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ftN Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021View units
- 260 Lloyd St #2, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,995/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft260 Lloyd St #2El Cajon, CA 92021View units
- 1002 N Mollison Ave #H11, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,899/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 740 sq ft1002 N Mollison Ave #H11El Cajon, CA 92021
- 1257-67 Bates Ln #1257, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,800/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 500 sq ft1257-67 Bates Ln #1257El Cajon, CA 92021
- 975 S Mollison Ave #A-L, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,950/mo2 beds · 2 baths975 S Mollison Ave #A-LEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 773 N Mollison Ave #H12, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,899/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 740 sq ft773 N Mollison Ave #H12El Cajon, CA 92021
- 922 S Sunshine Ave S #S, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,625/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 673 sq ft922 S Sunshine Ave S #SEl Cajon, CA 92020
- S Orange Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,750/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ftS Orange AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 580 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,800/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 610 sq ft580 Graves AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 404 S Anza St #1, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,795/mo1 bed · 1 bath404 S Anza St #1El Cajon, CA 92020Special Offer
- 800 N Mollison Ave #23, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,839/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 460 sq ft800 N Mollison Ave #23El Cajon, CA 92021
- 254-274 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,990/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft254-274 Orlando StEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 169 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,595/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft169 E Main StEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 532 N 1st St N #I, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,850/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 700 sq ft532 N 1st St N #IEl Cajon, CA 92021View units
- 716 Broadway #23, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,695/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft716 Broadway #23El Cajon, CA 92021
- Leslie Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,499/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 400 sq ftLeslie RdEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 181 Ballantyne St #14, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,960/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 583 sq ft181 Ballantyne St #14El Cajon, CA 92020
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.
