Rent by ZIP · San Diego County
Rent in El Cajon, CA 92020
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,510 (-6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,865 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,950 | $2,040 | -4.4% | $1,755–2,145 | $1,598 ±$110 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,080 | $2,190 | -5% | $1,872–2,288 | $1,660 ±$49 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,510 | $2,670 | -6% | $2,259–2,761 | $1,983 ±$56 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,330 | $3,560 | -6.5% | $2,997–3,663 | $2,394 ±$146 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,020 | $4,310 | -6.7% | $3,618–4,422 | $2,909 ±$1,040 |
Small Area FMRs for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $2,823.
What renters pay in 92020
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92019 | El Cajon | $2,840 | $2,024 |
| 92021 | El Cajon | $2,440 | $1,919 |
| 92024 | Encinitas | $3,680 | $2,867 |
| 92025 | Escondido | $2,590 | $2,074 |
| 92014 | Del Mar | $4,170 | $3,500+ |
| 92026 | Escondido | $2,800 | $2,152 |
Fair Market Rents across San Diego County, CA · All CA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.