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Rent in El Cajon, CA 92022
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,820 (-6% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,190 | $2,290 | -4.4% | $1,971–2,409 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $2,330 | $2,460 | -5.3% | $2,097–2,563 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,820 | $3,000 | -6% | $2,538–3,102 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,740 | $4,000 | -6.5% | $3,366–4,114 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,520 | $4,840 | -6.6% | $4,068–4,972 | – |
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.
The Census doesn't publish reliable rent figures for this ZIP code, usually because few homes here are rented.
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92021 | El Cajon | $2,440 | $1,919 |
| 92020 | El Cajon | $2,510 | $1,983 |
| 92024 | Encinitas | $3,680 | $2,867 |
| 92019 | El Cajon | $2,840 | $2,024 |
| 92025 | Escondido | $2,590 | $2,074 |
| 92026 | Escondido | $2,800 | $2,152 |
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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.