- 9817 Lorraine Ridge Trl, El Cajon, CA 92021$14,900/mo6 beds · 9 baths · 7,100 sq ft9817 Lorraine Ridge TrlEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 14692 Ranch Trail Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021$12,500/mo5 beds · 5 baths · 4,050 sq ft14692 Ranch Trail DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 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
- 606 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020$7,900/mo4 beds · 2 baths · 1,500 sq ft606 S Sunshine AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 1710 Lotus Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021$7,500/mo6 beds · 4 baths · 3,512 sq ft1710 Lotus LnEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 1555 Willow Glen Dr, El Cajon, CA 92019$7,000/mo5 beds · 4.5 baths · 5,461 sq ft1555 Willow Glen DrEl Cajon, CA 92019
- 1501 Pepper Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021$6,995/mo7 beds · 3 baths · 2,600 sq ft1501 Pepper DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 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
- Windmill View Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020$6,650/mo5 beds · 3 baths · 2,474 sq ftEl Cajon, CAEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 11947 Via Alfalfa, El Cajon, CA 92019$6,190/mo4 beds · 3 baths · 2,282 sq ft11947 Via AlfalfaEl Cajon, CA 92019
- 166 Cottonpatch Way, El Cajon, CA 92020$6,100/mo4 beds · 3 baths · 2,462 sq ft166 Cottonpatch WayEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 3009 Putter Ct, El Cajon, CA 92019$5,500/mo4 beds · 3 baths · 2,148 sq ft3009 Putter CtEl Cajon, CA 92019
- 344 Dewane Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020$5,500/mo4 beds · 3 baths · 2,475 sq ft344 Dewane DrEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 12301 Via Hacienda, El Cajon, CA 92019$5,495/mo4 beds · 3 baths · 1,713 sq ft12301 Via HaciendaEl Cajon, CA 92019
- 8645 Via Del Luz, El Cajon, CA 92021$5,400/mo5 beds · 2 baths · 1,922 sq ft8645 Via Del LuzEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 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
- 462 Hillsmont Pl, El Cajon, CA 92020$5,300/mo4 beds · 2 baths · 1,974 sq ft462 Hillsmont PlEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 1075 Garfield Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020$4,700/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,200 sq ft1075 Garfield AveEl Cajon, CA 92020Special Offer
- 1921 Shire Dr, El Cajon, CA 92019$4,700/mo3 beds · 2.5 baths · 2,006 sq ft1921 Shire DrEl Cajon, CA 92019
- 12030 Via Felicia, El Cajon, CA 92019$4,650/mo3 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,711 sq ft12030 Via FeliciaEl Cajon, CA 92019
- 1283 Burnaby St, El Cajon, CA 92020$4,600/mo4 beds · 2 baths · 1,868 sq ft1283 Burnaby StEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 1542 Peerless Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021$4,600/mo4 beds · 2 baths1542 Peerless DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 10957 Horizon Hills Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020$4,500/mo4 beds · 2 baths · 3,400 sq ft10957 Horizon Hills DrEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 1489 Naranca Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021$4,500/mo4 beds · 3 baths · 1,607 sq ft1489 Naranca AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 8333 Wenatchee Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021$4,500/mo3 beds · 3 baths · 1,442 sq ft8333 Wenatchee AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 11832 Via Hacienda, El Cajon, CA 92019$4,500/mo4 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,885 sq ft11832 Via HaciendaEl Cajon, CA 92019
- 575 Galena St, El Cajon, CA 92019$4,400/mo4 beds · 2 baths · 1,720 sq ft575 Galena StEl Cajon, CA 92019
- 334 Roanoke Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020$4,400/mo4 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,800 sq ft334 Roanoke RdEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 729 Lynnplace, El Cajon, CA 92020$4,300/mo3 beds · 3 baths · 1,416 sq ft729 LynnplaceEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 748 Lincoln Pl, El Cajon, CA 92020$4,250/mo3 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,618 sq ft748 Lincoln PlEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 11920 Avenida Marcella, El Cajon, CA 92019$4,200/mo3 beds · 3 baths · 1,440 sq ft11920 Avenida MarcellaEl Cajon, CA 92019
- 1677 Sandos St, El Cajon, CA 92019$4,200/mo4 beds · 2 baths · 1,558 sq ft1677 Sandos StEl Cajon, CA 92019
- 1595 Zephyr Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021$4,200/mo4 beds · 3 baths · 1,936 sq ft1595 Zephyr AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 357 Garfield Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020$4,150/mo4 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,913 sq ft357 Garfield AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
- Melrose Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021$4,008/mo1 bed · 1 bathEl Cajon, CAEl Cajon, CA 92021
- 902 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020$4,000/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,232 sq ft902 Taft AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 1523 Woodpine Dr, El Cajon, CA 92019$4,000/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,152 sq ft1523 Woodpine DrEl Cajon, CA 92019
- 501 Farragut Cir, El Cajon, CA 92020$3,900/mo3 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,400 sq ft501 Farragut CirEl Cajon, CA 92020
- 2063 Falmouth Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020$3,850/mo4 beds · 2 baths · 1,560 sq ft2063 Falmouth DrEl 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.
