City
Average Rent in El Cajon, California
El Cajon is a city in California. It ranks #483 out of 766 for places to rent. El Cajon is in
the county of
San Diego County and the metropolitan area of
San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for El Cajon includes the zip codes of
92019, 92020, 92021, no sections, no neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.The average rent over the last 3 months for places in El Cajon is $2,222 which represents a decrease of -0.19% over the same period.
The most expensive zip code in El Cajon to rent places is 92019 with an average rent of $2,451. The least expensive zip code in El Cajon to rent places is 92021 with an average rent of $2,145.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in city El Cajon currently stands at $2,222.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 92020, is less expensive, with an average rent of $2,219. This represents no difference when compared to El Cajon.
Meanwhile, in the average state of California, the average rent for the same type of housing is $2,631, showing a more expensive of +18% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,850. This constitutes a less expensive by -17% when compared to the rent in El Cajon.
$2,222
El Cajon
VS$2,219
92020, zip
$2,631
+18%
CA, state
$1,850
-17%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 10 2026
