Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in El Cajon, CA

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Investment Property for Sale in El Cajon, CA

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
969 W Dhalia Street El Cajon, CA	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,548 sq.ft.	$639,270	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.05% Traditional cash on cash: 4.16% Airbnb Rental Income: $460 Traditional Rental Income: $3899 Airbnb ROI: -2.05% Traditional ROI: 4.16%
144 S Iris El Cajon, CA	4 beds \| 5 baths \| 1,582 sq.ft.	$673,230	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.72% Traditional cash on cash: 4.22% Airbnb Rental Income: $1451 Traditional Rental Income: $4125 Airbnb ROI: -0.72% Traditional ROI: 4.22%
153 S Iris El Cajon, CA	3 beds \| 4 baths \| 1,733 sq.ft.	$629,990	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.05% Traditional cash on cash: 4.16% Airbnb Rental Income: $460 Traditional Rental Income: $3846 Airbnb ROI: -2.05% Traditional ROI: 4.16%
139 S Iris El Cajon, CA	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,440 sq.ft.	$589,990	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.09% Traditional cash on cash: 5.05% Airbnb Rental Income: $460 Traditional Rental Income: $4129 Airbnb ROI: -2.09% Traditional ROI: 5.05%
11454 Via Rancho San Diego #208 El Cajon, CA MOVE-IN READY GEM IN RANCHO SAN DIEGO ? Stop searching and start packing! This beautiful, ...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 861 sq.ft.	$485,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.22% Traditional cash on cash: 4.07% Airbnb Rental Income: $898 Traditional Rental Income: $2959 Airbnb ROI: -1.22% Traditional ROI: 4.07%
12038 Calle de Leon #68 El Cajon, CA Welcome home to this light-filled Rancho Villas residence offering comfort, convenience, a...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 886 sq.ft.	$469,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.28% Traditional cash on cash: 4.17% Airbnb Rental Income: $623 Traditional Rental Income: $2726 Airbnb ROI: -1.28% Traditional ROI: 4.17%
1507 Woody Hills Drive El Cajon, CA	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,384 sq.ft.	$1,250,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.32% Traditional cash on cash: 1.75% Airbnb Rental Income: $1451 Traditional Rental Income: $4588 Airbnb ROI: -1.32% Traditional ROI: 1.75%
1526 SHADOW VISTA WAY El Cajon, CA	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,961 sq.ft.	$624,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.78% Traditional cash on cash: 4.83% Airbnb Rental Income: $460 Traditional Rental Income: $4634 Airbnb ROI: -2.78% Traditional ROI: 4.83%
1583 Jade Ave El Cajon, CA 1583 Jade Ave offers a rare combination in Granite Hills: a single-story, 3-bedroom, 2-bat...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,622 sq.ft.	$829,999	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.41% Traditional cash on cash: 3.72% Airbnb Rental Income: $460 Traditional Rental Income: $4154 Airbnb ROI: -1.41% Traditional ROI: 3.72%
255 S 2Nd Street #6 El Cajon, CA	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,065 sq.ft.	$449,999	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.25% Traditional cash on cash: 5.28% Airbnb Rental Income: $460 Traditional Rental Income: $3365 Airbnb ROI: -2.25% Traditional ROI: 5.28%
410 S 1st Street #188 El Cajon, CA	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,414 sq.ft.	$259,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.34% Traditional cash on cash: 10.6% Airbnb Rental Income: $460 Traditional Rental Income: $3114 Airbnb ROI: -1.34% Traditional ROI: 10.6%
12010 Calle De Montana #301 El Cajon, CA Well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom townhome in the highly desirable Rancho Villas commu...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 913 sq.ft.	$489,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.12% Traditional cash on cash: 3.03% Airbnb Rental Income: $898 Traditional Rental Income: $2915 Airbnb ROI: -2.12% Traditional ROI: 3.03%
1527 Sunrise Shadow El Cajon, CA REDUCED PRICE AGAIN! SELLER IS MOTIVATED! Welcome to this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome loc...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,866 sq.ft.	$629,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.24% Traditional cash on cash: 4.96% Airbnb Rental Income: $460 Traditional Rental Income: $4423 Airbnb ROI: -2.24% Traditional ROI: 4.96%
904 Amistad Court #C El Cajon, CA This is a must see IMMACULATE turnkey condo located in the Granite Hills area. $35K was us...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 896 sq.ft.	$459,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.37% Traditional cash on cash: 1.88% Airbnb Rental Income: $898 Traditional Rental Income: $2390 Airbnb ROI: -2.37% Traditional ROI: 1.88%
897 Leland Place El Cajon, CA	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,600 sq.ft.	$1,225,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.44% Traditional cash on cash: 2.3% Airbnb Rental Income: $460 Traditional Rental Income: $4456 Airbnb ROI: -1.44% Traditional ROI: 2.3%
910 Amistad Court #B El Cajon, CA	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 896 sq.ft.	$410,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.86% Traditional cash on cash: 3.06% Airbnb Rental Income: $898 Traditional Rental Income: $2834 Airbnb ROI: -2.86% Traditional ROI: 3.06%
979 Amistad Place #C El Cajon, CA	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 896 sq.ft.	$425,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.17% Traditional cash on cash: 3.33% Airbnb Rental Income: $898 Traditional Rental Income: $2746 Airbnb ROI: -2.17% Traditional ROI: 3.33%
979 Amistad Place #B El Cajon, CA	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 896 sq.ft.	$440,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.13% Traditional cash on cash: 3.18% Airbnb Rental Income: $898 Traditional Rental Income: $2746 Airbnb ROI: -2.13% Traditional ROI: 3.18%
971 Amistad Place #C El Cajon, CA	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 896 sq.ft.	$425,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.32% Traditional cash on cash: 3.17% Airbnb Rental Income: $898 Traditional Rental Income: $2746 Airbnb ROI: -2.32% Traditional ROI: 3.17%
763 Waterloo El Cajon, CA	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,064 sq.ft.	$749,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.61% Traditional cash on cash: 3.03% Airbnb Rental Income: $460 Traditional Rental Income: $3439 Airbnb ROI: -1.61% Traditional ROI: 3.03%
4821 Dehesa El Cajon, CA Rare Opportunity in Dehesa Valley! This fully gated, flat 3.5-acre property offers stunnin...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,152 sq.ft.	$1,200,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.58% Traditional cash on cash: 1.44% Airbnb Rental Income: $460 Traditional Rental Income: $3562 Airbnb ROI: -1.58% Traditional ROI: 1.44%
11424 Via Rancho San Diego #96 El Cajon, CA Welcome to the highly desirable Remington Community in Rancho San Diego. This upstairs cor...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 932 sq.ft.	$499,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.45% Traditional cash on cash: 3.99% Airbnb Rental Income: $898 Traditional Rental Income: $3098 Airbnb ROI: -1.45% Traditional ROI: 3.99%
955 Amistad Pl #C El Cajon, CA Welcome to the Jamacha Greens community in El Cajon. This two-bedroom, one-bath condominiu...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 896 sq.ft.	$419,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.5% Traditional cash on cash: 5.57% Airbnb Rental Income: $898 Traditional Rental Income: $2949 Airbnb ROI: -0.5% Traditional ROI: 5.57%
2886 Windwood Way El Cajon, CA 2886 Windwood Way, El Cajon, CA 92019 \| Single Family Residential	5 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,462 sq.ft.	$2,824,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.35% Traditional cash on cash: 0.14% Airbnb Rental Income: $1602 Traditional Rental Income: $5067 Airbnb ROI: -1.35% Traditional ROI: 0.14%
11507 Fury Lane #24 El Cajon, CA	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,274 sq.ft.	$549,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.38% Traditional cash on cash: 4.28% Airbnb Rental Income: $460 Traditional Rental Income: $3611 Airbnb ROI: -2.38% Traditional ROI: 4.28%
11382 Via Rancho San Diego #D El Cajon, CA Welcome to a beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence offering 1,258 square fe...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,258 sq.ft.	$599,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.56% Traditional cash on cash: 3.94% Airbnb Rental Income: $898 Traditional Rental Income: $3632 Airbnb ROI: -1.56% Traditional ROI: 3.94%
212 S Second St. #60S El Cajon, CA BRAND NEW 2 BEDROOM HOME! CALL SHERRY FOR DETAILS AND TO VIEW! THIS HOME HAS A GREAT KITCH...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| N/A	$179,500	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.77% Traditional cash on cash: 11.2% Airbnb Rental Income: $898 Traditional Rental Income: $2946 Airbnb ROI: -2.77% Traditional ROI: 11.2%
212 Second St #60 El Cajon, CA Just Arrived! Brand-New & Beautiful Home in a Gated 55+ Community! Welcome to your perfect...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| N/A	$179,500	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.77% Traditional cash on cash: 11.71% Airbnb Rental Income: $898 Traditional Rental Income: $3034 Airbnb ROI: -2.77% Traditional ROI: 11.71%
212 second st El Cajon, CA Beautiful new home in senior community, space rent only $850. This lovely home offers spli...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| N/A	$179,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.78% Traditional cash on cash: 10.71% Airbnb Rental Income: $898 Traditional Rental Income: $2857 Airbnb ROI: -2.78% Traditional ROI: 10.71%
410 S 1st St. #158 El Cajon, CA A beautiful Skyline home in the serene El Cajon Valley Mobile Home +55 senior park! This 2...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 960 sq.ft.	$249,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.22% Traditional cash on cash: 11.15% Airbnb Rental Income: $898 Traditional Rental Income: $3139 Airbnb ROI: 0.22% Traditional ROI: 11.15%
2171 Paseo Grande El Cajon, CA	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,637 sq.ft.	$2,090,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.89% Traditional cash on cash: 2.07% Airbnb Rental Income: $1451 Traditional Rental Income: $6766 Airbnb ROI: -0.89% Traditional ROI: 2.07%
11372 Via Rancho SD #A El Cajon, CA	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,246 sq.ft.	$560,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.07% Traditional cash on cash: 4.54% Airbnb Rental Income: $898 Traditional Rental Income: $3493 Airbnb ROI: -1.07% Traditional ROI: 4.54%
1863 CANDLE LANE El Cajon, CA GRANITE HILLS SINGLE STORY 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH HOME ON 20,000 SF USABLE LOT FENCED AND GATED ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,664 sq.ft.	$599,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.54% Traditional cash on cash: 5.12% Airbnb Rental Income: $460 Traditional Rental Income: $3927 Airbnb ROI: -1.54% Traditional ROI: 5.12%
1912-1914 Jalisco Rd El Cajon, CA 2 incredible homes equal huge opportunity on a large sloping 1/2 acre lot, plus finished 3...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,241 sq.ft.	$1,594,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.93% Traditional cash on cash: 0.98% Airbnb Rental Income: $1451 Traditional Rental Income: $3844 Airbnb ROI: -0.93% Traditional ROI: 0.98%
1573 E Madison Avenue El Cajon, CA	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,524 sq.ft.	$975,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.1% Traditional cash on cash: 3.59% Airbnb Rental Income: $1451 Traditional Rental Income: $4367 Airbnb ROI: -0.1% Traditional ROI: 3.59%
667 Alderson El Cajon, CA Fixer upper. Good opportunity for buyers who want to have immediate equity. House needs ki...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,606 sq.ft.	$670,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.27% Traditional cash on cash: 3.66% Airbnb Rental Income: $1451 Traditional Rental Income: $3477 Airbnb ROI: -0.27% Traditional ROI: 3.66%
1071 Washington Heights Place El Cajon, CA	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,806 sq.ft.	$799,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.49% Traditional cash on cash: 3.95% Airbnb Rental Income: $460 Traditional Rental Income: $4247 Airbnb ROI: -1.49% Traditional ROI: 3.95%
209 Frances Dr El Cajon, CA Fixer! Single family home situated on a large lot with endless potential for investors, co...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,051 sq.ft.	$540,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.08% Traditional cash on cash: 5.05% Airbnb Rental Income: $460 Traditional Rental Income: $3287 Airbnb ROI: -1.08% Traditional ROI: 5.05%

Real Estate investment in El-cajon, CA

There are 164 properties for sale in the city of El Cajon . The median list price in El Cajon is $711,574 and the average price per square foot is $497. In July 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in El Cajon is 3.00%. The average monthly rental income in El Cajon is $2,868.

El-cajon, CA Real Estate Investing: FAQs for Buyers, Sellers and Investors

There are 164 investment properties available for sale in El-cajon.

In 2026, the best neighborhood to buy investment property is El Cajon.

The ROI for Long-Term is higher than the Short-Term in El-cajon with average rental income of $2,868.

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Investment Property for Sale in El Cajon, CA

969 W Dhalia Street

El Cajon, CA

3 beds | 3 baths | 1,548 sq.ft.

$639,270

Airbnb cash on cash: -2.05%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.16%

Airbnb Rental Income: $460

Traditional Rental Income: $3899

Airbnb ROI: -2.05%

Traditional ROI: 4.16%

144 S Iris

El Cajon, CA

4 beds | 5 baths | 1,582 sq.ft.

$673,230

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.72%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.22%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1451

Traditional Rental Income: $4125

Airbnb ROI: -0.72%

Traditional ROI: 4.22%

153 S Iris

El Cajon, CA

3 beds | 4 baths | 1,733 sq.ft.

$629,990

Airbnb cash on cash: -2.05%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.16%

Airbnb Rental Income: $460

Traditional Rental Income: $3846

Airbnb ROI: -2.05%

Traditional ROI: 4.16%

139 S Iris

El Cajon, CA

3 beds | 3 baths | 1,440 sq.ft.

$589,990

Airbnb cash on cash: -2.09%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.05%

Airbnb Rental Income: $460

Traditional Rental Income: $4129

Airbnb ROI: -2.09%

Traditional ROI: 5.05%

11454 Via Rancho San Diego #208

El Cajon, CA

2 beds | 2 baths | 861 sq.ft.

$485,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.22%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.07%

Airbnb Rental Income: $898

Traditional Rental Income: $2959

Airbnb ROI: -1.22%

Traditional ROI: 4.07%

12038 Calle de Leon #68

El Cajon, CA

1 beds | 1 baths | 886 sq.ft.

$469,900

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.28%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.17%

Airbnb Rental Income: $623

Traditional Rental Income: $2726

Airbnb ROI: -1.28%

Traditional ROI: 4.17%

1507 Woody Hills Drive

El Cajon, CA

4 beds | 3 baths | 2,384 sq.ft.

$1,250,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.32%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.75%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1451

Traditional Rental Income: $4588

Airbnb ROI: -1.32%

Traditional ROI: 1.75%

1526 SHADOW VISTA WAY

El Cajon, CA

3 beds | 3 baths | 1,961 sq.ft.

$624,900

Airbnb cash on cash: -2.78%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.83%

Airbnb Rental Income: $460

Traditional Rental Income: $4634

Airbnb ROI: -2.78%