The Madison
1360 E Madison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
1-2 Beds | $1,920 - $2,320
Rental Market Trends in El Cajon, CA
What is the average rent in El Cajon, CA?
$1,726/month
Average Rent
621 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in El Cajon, CA is $1,726 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,559/month, which means El Cajon rent prices are 11% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in El Cajon, you can expect to pay about $1,447 per month for a studio, $1,726 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,055 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,559 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in El Cajon, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.4%, which averages out to $42 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in El Cajon, CA
Last Updated March 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
4%
$700 - $1,000/month
29%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
37%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
30%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in El Cajon?
Based on current rent prices, Bostonia and Rancho San Diego" are the most affordable neighborhoods in El Cajon.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in El Cajon?
Based on current rent prices, Rancho San Diego and Bostonia" are the most expensive neighborhoods in El Cajon.
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Which El Cajon neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in El Cajon with the most apartments available are Bostonia and Rancho San Diego" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in El Cajon, CA?
Because the average rent in El Cajon is $1,726, you’ll want to make about $5,753 per month or $69,036 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does El Cajon, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare El Cajon, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,867/month
$2,380/month
Two Bedroom
$2,246/month
$2,811/month
Three Bedroom
$2,593/month
$3,428/month
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Sunrise Management
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Bridge Property Management
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CONAM Management Corporation
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.