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East County Hub of San Diego

Rentals in El Cajon, CA

Welcome to El Cajon, the "Big Box Valley" city at the heart of San Diego's East County, 17 miles east of downtown and served by three Trolley lines.

El Cajon sits in San Diego County, California, about 17 miles east of downtown San Diego, in the broad, foothill-enclosed valley that gives the city its name — El Cajón, Spanish for "the box." It is one of the largest cities in the county and functions as the commercial, civic, and transit hub of the East County region. Its population is about 100,000. The city's roots are agricultural. The valley's Spanish-era past gave way to ranching and then to a farming economy built on citrus, avocados, and poultry, before San Diego's post-war growth turned El Cajon into a major suburban center. It incorporated in 1912 and became a charter city in 2012, reflecting its scale and local autonomy. El Cajon's role as East County's anchor is visible in its downtown and its institutions. Downtown El Cajon clusters restaurants, shops, and civic spaces that host long-running community events. The Grossmont Union High School District, based in the city, serves about 16,500 students across eastern San Diego County, while Grossmont College adds a community-college presence. The city's economy is a mix of retail, services, healthcare, and education. Transportation sets El Cajon apart among San Diego suburbs. The El Cajon Transit Center is a major hub on the San Diego Trolley, served by the Green, Orange, and Copper lines, connecting the city to downtown San Diego, Mission Valley, and La Mesa. Interstate 8 runs through the city and continues east toward the mountains and deserts. El Cajon suits households seeking a diverse, well-connected East County community with rail access, established neighborhoods, and a more attainable cost of living than coastal San Diego.

Population 100,948
County San Diego County
Active Listings 528
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What county is El Cajon in?

El Cajon is located in San Diego County, California, about 17 miles east of downtown San Diego. It is one of the largest cities in the county and serves as the commercial and cultural hub of the East County region.

What does El Cajon mean?

El Cajon comes from the Spanish El Cajón, meaning "the box" or "the drawer." The name describes the way the valley where the city sits is enclosed by surrounding foothills, and it was recorded as early as 1821 for the area.

What school district serves El Cajon?

Secondary students in El Cajon attend the Grossmont Union High School District, which is based in the city and serves about 16,500 students across eastern San Diego County. The district operates many high schools, including El Cajon Valley, Granite Hills, and Grossmont High School.

How far is El Cajon from downtown San Diego?

El Cajon is about 17 miles east of downtown San Diego. Interstate 8 runs through the city, and the San Diego Trolley's Green, Orange, and Copper lines serve the El Cajon Transit Center, providing direct rail links to downtown and across the region.

Does El Cajon have a trolley station?

Yes. The El Cajon Transit Center is a major San Diego Trolley station served by the Green, Orange, and Copper lines. It connects El Cajon to downtown San Diego, Mission Valley, La Mesa, and other parts of the metropolitan area.

MARKET SNAPSHOT

The Market at a Glance

How homes have been selling here over the last 90 days.

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Went Under Contract 2
trending_down Price Reductions 0
payments Median Sale Price $795,000 +0.6%
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $519
schedule Avg Days on Market 13
sell Homes Sold 209
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 100.0%
inventory_2 Months of Inventory 4.6

Price & Sales History

Market data reflects closed sales over the last 90 days and is provided for informational purposes.

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853 Hale Ct For Rent $4,600
853 Hale Ct
El Cajon, CA 92020
4 Beds 2 Baths 1640 Sq Ft Built 1979 260020045SD
1st Class Real Estate SD
1142 Via Loma Vis For Rent $3,250
1142 Via Loma Vis
El Cajon, CA 92019
2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1374 Sq Ft Built 1981 260020293SD
Pacific Coast Executive Realty
770 S. Sunshine Ave For Rent $3,500
770 S. Sunshine Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020
3 Beds 2 Baths 1008 Sq Ft Built 1952 260019368SD
A-Plus Properties Inc.
11235 Brockway Street For Rent $4,000
11235 Brockway Street
El Cajon, CA 92021
3 Beds 2 Baths 1442 Sq Ft Built 1985 NDP2607276
Coldwell Banker Realty
11422 Via Rancho San Diego #86 For Rent $3,500
11422 Via Rancho San Diego #86
El Cajon, CA 92019
3 Beds 2 Baths 1216 Sq Ft Built 1998 260018877SD
Premier Agency Real Estate Inc
644 Farview Street For Rent $3,900
644 Farview Street
El Cajon, CA 92021
3 Beds 2 Baths 1248 Sq Ft Built 1959 PTP2605790
Home Quest Realty & Financial
1677 Sandos Street For Rent $4,200
1677 Sandos Street
El Cajon, CA 92019
4 Beds 2 Baths 1558 Sq Ft Built 1961 NDP2606838
Ford PropertyManagement Group
589 N Johnson Ave Unit 244 For Rent $2,400
589 N Johnson Ave Unit 244
El Cajon, CA 92020
2 Beds 2 Baths 896 Sq Ft Built 1980 260017349SD
Seller Door RE & Finance
11523 Fury Lane #106 For Rent $2,750
11523 Fury Lane #106
El Cajon, CA 92019
2 Beds 2 Baths 970 Sq Ft Built 1989 PTP2605348
Exceptional Realty
532 1st St #I For Rent $1,850
532 1st St #I
El Cajon, CA 92021
2 Beds 1 Baths 700 Sq Ft Built 1959 260017122SD
Sandirent, Inc.
285 S Mollison Ave For Rent $1,650
285 S Mollison Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020
1 Beds 1 Baths 600 Sq Ft Built 1980 260017110SD
Sandirent, Inc.
1730 Vista Del Valle Blvd Room 2 #Room 2 For Rent $950
1730 Vista Del Valle Blvd Room 2 #Room 2
El Cajon, CA 92019
1 Beds 250 Sq Ft Built 1935 260017075SD
Real Broker
297 S Mollison Ave For Rent $1,650
297 S Mollison Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020
1 Beds 1 Baths 600 Sq Ft Built 1980 260017098SD
Sandirent, Inc.
1254 Sumner #A For Rent $2,295
1254 Sumner #A
El Cajon, CA 92021
2 Beds 1 Baths 727 Sq Ft Built 1978 260016491SD
Coldwell Banker West
166 Cottonpatch Way For Rent $6,100
166 Cottonpatch Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
4 Beds 3 Baths 2462 Sq Ft Built 1971 PTP2604894
Money Property, Inc.
550 Graves #10 For Rent $2,225
550 Graves #10
El Cajon, CA 92020
2 Beds 2 Baths 874 Sq Ft Built 1985 260015089SD
David T. Mejia
3231 Dehesa Road #40 For Rent $3,000
3231 Dehesa Road #40
El Cajon, CA 92019
2 Beds 2 Baths 1371 Sq Ft Built 2000 PTP2603608
Team Z Realty
279 S Mollison Ave For Rent $1,650
279 S Mollison Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020
1 Beds 1 Baths 570 Sq Ft Built 1980 260005681SD
Sandirent, Inc.
532 1st St For Rent $1,850
532 1st St
El Cajon, CA 92021
2 Beds 1 Baths 650 Sq Ft Built 1959 2600875SD
Sandirent, Inc.
1286 Rippey Street For Rent $15,000
1286 Rippey Street
El Cajon, CA 92020
4 Beds 3 Baths 2638 Sq Ft Built 1979 PTP2507641
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