Rent by ZIP · San Diego County
Rent in El Cajon, CA 92021
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,440 (-5.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,893 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,890 | $1,970 | -4.1% | $1,701–2,079 | $1,701 ±$97 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,020 | $2,120 | -4.7% | $1,818–2,222 | $1,655 ±$70 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,440 | $2,590 | -5.8% | $2,196–2,684 | $1,919 ±$96 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,240 | $3,450 | -6.1% | $2,916–3,564 | $2,344 ±$144 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,910 | $4,180 | -6.5% | $3,519–4,301 | $3,195 ±$210 |
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 92021
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92020 | El Cajon | $2,510 | $1,983 |
| 92019 | El Cajon | $2,840 | $2,024 |
| 92024 | Encinitas | $3,680 | $2,867 |
| 92025 | Escondido | $2,590 | $2,074 |
| 92026 | Escondido | $2,800 | $2,152 |
| 92027 | Escondido | $2,500 | $1,942 |
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.