- 1028 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,9952 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft1028 S Magnolia AveEl Cajon, CA 92020View units
- 543 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,9952 beds · 1 bath · 825 sq ft543 S Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 707-777 Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,5951 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft707-777 Lexington AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 903 S Sunshine Ave S #B, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,4952 beds · 2 baths · 1,000 sq ft903 S Sunshine Ave S #BEl Cajon, CA 92020Featured
- 344 Compton St #A-D, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,8751 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft344 Compton St #A-DEl Cajon, CA 92020View unitsPrice Drop
- 567 Chambers St #B, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,9251 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft567 Chambers St #BEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 511 June Way #I, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,9502 beds · 1 bath · 890 sq ft511 June Way #IEl Cajon, CA 92021Featured
- 1245-1251 Lyons Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021$2,1002 beds · 1 bath · 720 sq ft1245-1251 Lyons LnEl Cajon, CA 92021Featured
- 1364-1388 Kristie Ln #1374, El Cajon, CA 92019$2,2501 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft1364-1388 Kristie Ln #1374El Cajon, CA 92019Featured
- 331 Stone Edge Ct, El Cajon, CA 92021$2,5002 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,063 sq ft331 Stone Edge CtEl Cajon, CA 92021Featured
- 336 Claydelle Ave #14, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,1002 beds · 1 bath · 726 sq ft336 Claydelle Ave #14El Cajon, CA 92020Featured
- 1102 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021$2,1952 beds · 1 bath · 750 sq ft1102 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021Special Offer
- 792 Avocado Ave #22, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,0502 beds · 1 bath · 789 sq ft792 Avocado Ave #22El Cajon, CA 92020Featured
- 441 Chambers St, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,1002 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft441 Chambers StEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 1013 Sunshine Ave #I, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,3002 beds · 1 bath · 918 sq ft1013 Sunshine Ave #IEl Cajon, CA 92020Special Offer
- 1261 Victor St #10, El Cajon, CA 92021$2,0952 beds · 2 baths1261 Victor St #10El Cajon, CA 92021
- 1001 S Sunshine Ave #E, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,4002 beds · 1 bath · 870 sq ft1001 S Sunshine Ave #EEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 795 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,300Studio · 1 bath · 250 sq ft795 El Cajon BlvdEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 444 Ballantyne St #G, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,2802 beds · 2 baths · 800 sq ft444 Ballantyne St #GEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 571 Tilling Way #6, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,5001 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft571 Tilling Way #6El Cajon, CA 92020
- 400 W Madison Ave #B, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,8001 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft400 W Madison Ave #BEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 559 E Madison Ave E #110, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,6991 bed · 1 bath · 710 sq ft559 E Madison Ave E #110El Cajon, CA 92020
- 1371 E Washington Ave #102, El Cajon, CA 92019$2,0802 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft1371 E Washington Ave #102El Cajon, CA 92019
- 1164 Merritt Dr #1, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,9501 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft1164 Merritt Dr #1El Cajon, CA 92020
- 1083 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,2002 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft1083 S Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
- Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,9952 beds · 1 bath · 600 sq ftGreenfield DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 389 S Lincoln Ave #11, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,0602 beds · 2 baths · 850 sq ft389 S Lincoln Ave #11El Cajon, CA 92020View units
- 2362 Needham Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,8951 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft2362 Needham RdEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 1000 Estes St #6, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,4002 beds · 2 baths · 960 sq ft1000 Estes St #6El Cajon, CA 92020
- 620 Hillsview Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,8001 bed · 1 bath · 200 sq ft620 Hillsview RdEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 14830 Olde Highway 80, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,250Studio · 1 bath · 250 sq ft14830 Olde Highway 80El Cajon, CA 92021
- 636 W Lexington Ave #636, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,7002 beds · 1 bath · 1,100 sq ft636 W Lexington Ave #636El Cajon, CA 92020
- 1141 Victor Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,550Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft1141 Victor AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 506 Emerald Ave #3, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,5001 bed · 1 bath · 550 sq ft506 Emerald Ave #3El Cajon, CA 92020View units
- 1002 N Mollison Ave #H11, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,8991 bed · 1 bath · 740 sq ft1002 N Mollison Ave #H11El Cajon, CA 92021
- 260 Lloyd St #7, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,5951 bed · 1 bath · 550 sq ft260 Lloyd St #7El Cajon, CA 92021View units
- 1140 E Lexington Ave #B, El Cajon, CA 92019$1,8952 beds · 1 bath · 900 sq ft1140 E Lexington Ave #BEl Cajon, CA 92019
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.
