Apartments in 92021

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 125 units available for rent in the 92021 area. The average rent in this zip code is $2,020, and the minimum rent for a studio unit starts at $1,395.

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:
May Rent Report

Welcome to the May 2025 El Cajon Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 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 Increase From April to May

El Cajon rent prices increased over the last month. From April to May, the city experienced a 0.89% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a El Cajon one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,818.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from April to May, El Cajon experienced a -0.8% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a El Cajon two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $2,237.0.

May Prices: El Cajon vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in El Cajon and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have increased 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.

May 2025 Pricing Trends: El Cajon vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY

San Francisco, CA

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Los Angeles, CA

Chicago, IL

Columbus, OH

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$4,098

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Median Rent

El Cajon Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in El Cajon over the past year has been on the rise. 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

	1 BR May	1 BR M/M % Change	2 BR May	2 BR M/M % Change

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.