- 1022 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021$2,195/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 950 sq ft1022 Peach AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 499 E Park Ave #499, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,125/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 950 sq ft499 E Park Ave #499El Cajon, CA 92020
- 1496 Oakdale Ave #1, El Cajon, CA 92021$2,195/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 850 sq ft1496 Oakdale Ave #1El Cajon, CA 92021
- 569 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021$3,000/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,120 sq ft569 Greenfield DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 1028 S Magnolia Ave #H, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,995/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft1028 S Magnolia Ave #HEl Cajon, CA 92020View unitsSpecial Offer
- 300 Roanoke Rd #10, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,650/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 900 sq ft300 Roanoke Rd #10El Cajon, CA 92020
- 390 N 1st St N #9, El Cajon, CA 92021$2,395/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 883 sq ft390 N 1st St N #9El Cajon, CA 92021
- 830 Broadway #27, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,695/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 690 sq ft830 Broadway #27El Cajon, CA 92021Special Offer
- 543 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,995/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 825 sq ft543 S Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 255 S 2nd St S #17, El Cajon, CA 92019$2,799/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,065 sq ft255 S 2nd St S #17El Cajon, CA 92019$500 Off
- 801 S Orange Ave #C, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,275/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 890 sq ft801 S Orange Ave #CEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 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
- 1285 Tuttle Ln #5, El Cajon, CA 92021$2,895/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 1,200 sq ft1285 Tuttle Ln #5El Cajon, CA 92021
- 15927 Olde Hwy, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,295/moStudio · 1 bath15927 Olde HwyEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 12027 Royal Rd #1, El Cajon, CA 92021$3,000/mo2 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,540 sq ft12027 Royal Rd #1El Cajon, CA 92021
- 1160 E Washington Ave #12, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,495/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 834 sq ft1160 E Washington Ave #12El Cajon, CA 92020
- 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
- 1466 Granite Hills Dr #G, El Cajon, CA 92019$2,095/mo2 beds · 1 bath1466 Granite Hills Dr #GEl Cajon, CA 92019
- 511 June Way #I, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,950/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 890 sq ft511 June Way #IEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 11412 Via Rancho San Diego #48, El Cajon, CA 92019$2,575/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 866 sq ft11412 Via Rancho San Diego #48El Cajon, CA 92019
- 1245-1251 Lyons Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021$2,100/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 720 sq ft1245-1251 Lyons LnEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 336 Claydelle Ave #14, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,100/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 726 sq ft336 Claydelle Ave #14El Cajon, CA 92020
- 800 E Chase Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,600/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 1,000 sq ft800 E Chase AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 1031 Leslie Rd #4, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,795/mo3 beds · 1.5 baths · 958 sq ft1031 Leslie Rd #4El Cajon, CA 92020
- 331 Stone Edge Ct, El Cajon, CA 92021$2,500/mo2 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,063 sq ft331 Stone Edge CtEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 903 S Sunshine Ave S #B, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,400/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 1,000 sq ft903 S Sunshine Ave S #BEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 1102 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021$2,075/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 750 sq ft1102 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021$500 Off
- 441 Chambers St, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,999/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft441 Chambers StEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 1013 Sunshine Ave #I, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,300/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 918 sq ft1013 Sunshine Ave #IEl Cajon, CA 92020Special Offer
- Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,850/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 550 sq ftGreenfield DrEl Cajon, CA 92021View units
- 1001 S Sunshine Ave #E, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,400/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 870 sq ft1001 S Sunshine Ave #EEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 1000 Estes St #13, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,500/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 960 sq ft1000 Estes St #13El Cajon, CA 92020
- 426 Emerald Ave #M, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,099/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 850 sq ft426 Emerald Ave #MEl Cajon, CA 92020$1,000 Off
- 343 Claydelle Ave #C, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,500/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 900 sq ft343 Claydelle Ave #CEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 444 Ballantyne St #G, El Cajon, CA 92020$2,280/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 800 sq ft444 Ballantyne St #GEl 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
- 0.00%
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.
