El Cajon, CA

San Diego metro area · 2 2 ZIP codes

Data based on listings and public records observed by Rufus. May not represent the entire market.

El Cajon, CA covers 47 tracked apartment buildings totaling 4,709 units in El Cajon, CA, with an average asking rent of $2,154 — above the national median for this city. Asking rents span $1,395 to $3,350 across the available inventory. Occupancy of 94.6% is in line with a healthy stabilized market.

The for-sale market in this city shows a median asking price of $699,990 ($492 per square foot). For-sale listings sit on the market for an average of 68 days. As of the most recent snapshot Rufus is tracking 175 active listings. HMDA mortgage data for the county covering El Cajon shows an average loan amount of $913,784 at an average interest rate of 6.74%. 65,187 loans were originated in the most recent reporting year, a denial rate close to the national average.

Rufus refreshes this city snapshot from live scraping of listing sources and public deed and mortgage records; figures are observed rather than reported by owners and may differ from marketing brochures.

Last updated 2026-07-27 · Tracked since 2025-09-04
Avg Rent
$2,154
$1,395 – $3,350
Buildings
47
Total Units
4,709
Est. Occupancy
94.6%
256 vacant (observed)

Building Vintage

Pre-1980
37
1980-1999
9

Top ZIP Codes

ZIP CodeBuildingsAvg Rent
9202126$2,152
9202021$2,172
Last updated: 2026-07-14
Median Asking Price
$699,990
Median Size
1,384 sqft
Price per Sqft
$492
Avg Days on Market
68 days
Active Listings
175

Home Type Breakdown

Single Family47.4%(83)
Condo27.4%(48)
Townhome25.1%(44)
Source: HMDA / CFPB

Mortgage data is reported at the county level and may cover a broader area than the ZIP, city, or metro shown.

Avg Loan Amount
$913,784
Avg Property Value
$1,206,565
Avg Applicant Income
$271,768
Denial Rate
13.1%
Avg Interest Rate
6.74%
Originations
65,187

Loan Type Breakdown

Conventional77.8%
FHA8.6%
VA13.5%
USDA0.1%