- 528 N Cuyamaca St N, El Cajon, CA 92020$4,3503 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,838 sq ft528 N Cuyamaca St NEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 9335 Chimney Rock Ln #1, El Cajon, CA 92021$2,5002 beds · 1 bath · 700 sq ft9335 Chimney Rock LnEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 15504 Hawley Pl, El Cajon, CA 92021$3,5002 beds · 1 bath · 1,450 sq ft15504 Hawley PlEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 4980 La Cresta Rd, El Cajon, CA 92021$3,2503 beds · 1 bath · 1,400 sq ft4980 La Cresta RdEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 5150 Dehesa Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019$3,7503 beds · 2 baths · 1,600 sq ft5150 Dehesa RdEl Cajon, CA 92019
- 627 Galena St, El Cajon, CA 92019$4,7504 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,369 sq ft627 Galena StEl Cajon, CA 92019
- 1501 Pepper Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021$6,9957 beds · 3 baths · 2,600 sq ft1501 Pepper DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 14351 Ruis Rd, El Cajon, CA 92021$3,5003 beds · 2 baths · 1,300 sq ft14351 Ruis RdEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 198 Highline Trl, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,640Studio · 1 bath · 550 sq ft198 Highline TrlEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 757 Carlow Way, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,0505 beds · 4.5 baths · 2,569 sq ft757 Carlow WayEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 9817 Lorraine Ridge Trl, El Cajon, CA 92021$15,9006 beds · 9 baths · 7,100 sq ft9817 Lorraine Ridge TrlEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 1207-9 Lyons Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021$2,4952 beds · 1 bath · 650 sq ft1207-9 Lyons LnEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 1561 Rebecca Ln, El Cajon, CA 92019$4,3953 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,592 sq ft1561 Rebecca LnEl Cajon, CA 92019
- 1780 Jaime Lynn Ln, El Cajon, CA 92019$2,1951 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft1780 Jaime Lynn LnEl Cajon, CA 92019Featured
- 11960 Calle Naranja, El Cajon, CA 92019$4,2003 beds · 2 baths · 1,143 sq ft11960 Calle NaranjaEl Cajon, CA 92019Featured
- 1112 Lemon Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020$3,7003 beds · 2 baths · 1,200 sq ft1112 Lemon AveEl Cajon, CA 92020Featured
- 11986 Avenida Marcella, El Cajon, CA 92019$4,7004 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,625 sq ft11986 Avenida MarcellaEl Cajon, CA 92019Featured
- 640 Claydelle Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020$4,1503 beds · 2 baths · 1,568 sq ft640 Claydelle AveEl Cajon, CA 92020Special Offer
- 1577 Greencrest Ct, El Cajon, CA 92019$3,3953 beds · 2 baths · 1,152 sq ft1577 Greencrest CtEl Cajon, CA 92019Featured
- 11768 Shadowglen Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020$4,5453 beds · 2.5 baths · 2,202 sq ft11768 Shadowglen RdEl Cajon, CA 92020Featured
- 357 Garfield Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020$4,3954 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,913 sq ft357 Garfield AveEl Cajon, CA 92020Featured
- 334 Roanoke Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020$4,4004 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,800 sq ft334 Roanoke RdEl Cajon, CA 92020Featured
- S Ivory Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019$1,2003 beds · 3 baths · 1,426 sq ftS Ivory AveEl Cajon, CA 92019
- 1536 Luke Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021$9506 beds · 4 baths · 1,825 sq ft1536 Luke LnEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 8333 Wenatchee Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021$4,8003 beds · 3 baths · 1,442 sq ft8333 Wenatchee AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 939 Merritt Ct, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,1751 bed · 1 bath · 3,000 sq ft939 Merritt CtEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 1287 White Oak Ct, El Cajon, CA 92020$1,3003 beds · 2.5 baths · 2,292 sq ft1287 White Oak CtEl Cajon, CA 92020Special Offer
- 584 Hosmer St, El Cajon, CA 92020$3,5003 beds · 2 baths · 1,010 sq ft584 Hosmer StEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 402 Tyrone St, El Cajon, CA 92020$18,7506 beds · 5 baths · 6,000 sq ft402 Tyrone StEl Cajon, CA 92020
- Melrose Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021$3,5001 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ftEl Cajon, CAEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 844 Singing Trails Dr, El Cajon, CA 92019$6,9504 beds · 2 baths · 2,600 sq ft844 Singing Trails DrEl Cajon, CA 92019
- Tombstone Creek Rd, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,2004 beds · 2.5 baths · 2,341 sq ftTombstone Creek RdEl Cajon, CA 92021
- Via Elisa Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021$1,3003 beds · 3 baths · 2,373 sq ftVia Elisa DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
- W Noakes St, El Cajon, CA 92019$1,7001 bed · 1 bath · 240 sq ftEl Cajon, CAEl Cajon, CA 92019
- 1261 Victor St, El Cajon, CA 92021$2,0952 beds · 2 baths · 690 sq ft1261 Victor StEl Cajon, CA 92021
- N Cuyamaca St N, El Cajon, CA 92020$8504 beds · 1 bath · 1,300 sq ftN Cuyamaca St NEl Cajon, CA 92020
El Cajon Snapshot
Frequently asked questions
How difficult is it to rent a house in El Cajon, CA
There are currently 85 houses available for rent which fluctuated -0.24% over the last 30-day period for El Cajon.
What are the rental costs for houses in El Cajon, CA?
The median rent in El Cajon is $2,095. That's $626 above the national average rent of $1,469.
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What are some general demographics of El Cajon, CA?
- Median Age: 33
- Median Household Income: $49,445
- Total Population: 175,068
- Percent renters: 64%
- Percent homeowners: 36%
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.
