20 rentals in El Cajon
Rental Listings in El Cajon, TN
About El Cajon, TN Real Estate
El Cajon is a city in San Diego County, California, United States, 17 mi (27 km) east of downtown San Diego. The city takes its name from Rancho El Cajón, which was named for the box-like shape of the valley that surrounds the city, and the origin of the city's common nickname "the Box".
El Cajon is an East County city with diverse community. Features affordable housing, diverse dining, and access to mountain recreation.
Today, El Cajon has 20 homes for rent at a median rent of $3,000/mo, typically leasing in about 42 days. Families here choose from 6 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
Top Rated Schools in El Cajon
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- 10Grossmont Middle College Highhigh school
- 9Fletcher Hills Elementaryelementary
- 8Fuerte Elementaryelementary
- 8Rancho San Diego Elementaryelementary
- 8Valhalla Highhigh school
- 8Vista Grande Elementaryelementary
Why Live in El Cajon?
- Affordable housing
- Diverse community
- Downtown revival
- Mountain access
Popular Neighborhoods in El Cajon
El Cajon Rental Pulse
Median Rent
$3,875/mo
↑ 55.0% over the past yearMonths of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
0.2 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 20 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rental inventory is tight relative to how many homes get leased each month—fewer options, and well-priced units draw competition. Rentals typically lease in ~42 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are leasing at a steady pace—you have some time to decide, but good units still move. Leasing 41% faster than 6 months ago.
Approaching the point where renters gain more negotiating power.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.
Housing Tenure in El Cajon
Renting is more common here than statewide—this market has more rental inventory and transient residents.
41%
Homeowners
59%
Renters
Homeownership is 14.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
33,986 households (2023)
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent increases significantly with bedroom count—larger units command premium prices.
Each additional bedroom adds about $2,000/mo to rent on average, with larger units commanding higher premiums.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$3,750/mo)
Rent Reductions
8 listings have reduced their rent
40% of active listings
Average reduction: 10.1% (~$303/mo)
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