The Timbers Apartments
1110 Petree St,
El Cajon, CA 92020
1-2 Beds | $1,902 - $2,380
$1,724/month
Average Rent
621 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in El Cajon, CA is $1,724 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,558/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 $1,439 per month for a studio, $1,724 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,056 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,564 or more.
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.2%, which averages out to $39 more per month.
Based on current rent prices, Bostonia and Rancho San Diego" are the most affordable neighborhoods in El Cajon.
Based on current rent prices, Rancho San Diego and Bostonia" are the most expensive neighborhoods in El Cajon.
The neighborhoods in El Cajon with the most apartments available are Bostonia and Rancho San Diego" .
Because the average rent in El Cajon is $1,724, you’ll want to make about $5,746 per month or $68,952 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.
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