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Apartments in 92021

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$1,650
Bella Vista Apartments
545 N Mollison Ave El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,095
Villa Terraza Apartments
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1059 E Bradley Ave El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,695
Four Winds Apartments
1072 E Madison Ave El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$2,200
2 Weeks Free!!! 2br In El Cajon With Ac And Parking
1386 Oakdale Ave El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,100 - 2,150
Greenfield Estates
501 Greenfield Dr El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$3,800
1004-38 Coleen Ct
El Cajon, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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$2,250
Open House: 12/6 10am-12pm ~ 2br In El Cajon With Parking And Private Patio
441 Dominguez Way El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,250
Open House: 12/6 10am-12pm ~ 2br In El Cajon With Parking And Private Patio
441 Dominguez Way El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,695 - 1,725
Marquis Apartments | Comfortable Living In El Cajon!
871 N Mollison Ave El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,695
Crestwood Apartments
191 N Mollison Ave El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Jan. 15, 2026
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$1,750 - 2,095
700 Ballantyne St. & 707 Graves Ave.
El Cajon, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,045
Casa Del Valle
171 N First St El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Jan. 9, 2026
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$1,425
Vista Oaks
1556 E Main St El Cajon, CA
Studio | Available Now
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$2,575
Oro Park Apartments
1221 Oro St El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,595 - 1,895
Hunter's Run Apartments
532 Broadway St El Cajon, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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$1,895
Orlando Gardens
217-249 Orlando St El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,695
Woodlawn Manor
523 Grape St El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,832 - 2,460
The Madison
1360 E Madison Ave El Cajon, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,545
Vista Pines
1549 E Main St El Cajon, CA
Studio | Available Now
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$1,695
Westwood Apartments
180 N First St El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Dec. 28, 2025
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$1,800
Oakdale Village Properties Llc
1475 Oakdale Ave El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,875 - 2,195
Campo Verde
1113 Greenfield Dr El Cajon, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,995
Shannonwoods Townhomes
8031 Winter Gardens Blvd El Cajon, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,625
Golden
541 N 1st St El Cajon, CA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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$2,075
First Street Manor Apartments
1334 N First St El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,795
1261 Victor Ave Unit 4
El Cajon, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,095 - 2,195
Peppertree Gardens
8003 Winter Gardens Blvd El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,900
1015 Oro St
El Cajon, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,067
Move In Promotion! 1st Months Rent Free! 2 Bed/1 Bath Remodeled
330-340 N 1st St El Cajon, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$3,700
1096 Sumner Pl
El Cajon, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in 92021?

92021 apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $1,500 $1,430 - $1,590
1BR $1,810 $1,600 - $2,120
2BR $2,100 $1,650 - $2,500
3BR $3,100 $2,600 - $4,000
4+BR $3,800 $3,800 - $5,000
Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in 92021 on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has 71 apartments available for rent in 92021.

What is the average rent for an apartment in 92021?

The average rent for an apartment in 92021 is around $2,060 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in 92021?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in 92021 is around $2,095 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in 92021?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in 92021 is around $1,805 per month.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in 92021?

The average rent for a studio apartment in 92021 is around $1,495 per month.

Find an Apartment in 92021
Looking for apartments for rent in 92021 El Cajon, CA? Rentable has a variety of options available in this zip code. Currently, there are 137 units available for rent in the 92021 area. The average rent in this zip code is $2,060, and the minimum rent for a studio unit starts at $1,425.

While searching for an apartment in 92021, you can consider exploring nearby points of interest and community amenities. El Cajon boasts several parks, such as Wells Park, Renette Park, and Hillside Park, where residents can enjoy outdoor activities or have a peaceful retreat. Additionally, the 92021 zip code has various shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment options in close proximity, providing convenience to residents.

If you're ready to find your next rental in the 92021 area, check out Rentable's apartments near 92021 and discover the perfect place that suits your needs and preferences.

El Cajon:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2025 El Cajon Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2025 key findings and figures for the El Cajon rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in El Cajon and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of El Cajon average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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El Cajon Rent Prices Decrease From November to December

El Cajon rent prices decreased over the last month. From November to December, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a El Cajon one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from November to December, El Cajon experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a El Cajon two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

December Prices: El Cajon vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in El Cajon and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in El Cajon over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the El Cajon suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the El Cajon suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the El Cajon suburbs.

December 2025 Pricing Trends: El Cajon vs. National Comparisons

El Cajon Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in El Cajon over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, El Cajon average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a El Cajon one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about El Cajon and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for El Cajon and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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