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12367 Calle Albara,
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$2,849 - $2,875
2 Beds
Cypress Gardens Apartments
260 Cypress Ave,
El Cajon,
CA
92020
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About Cypress Gardens Apartments
Experience El Cajon living at Cypress Gardens Apartments. This apartment community is located in the 92020 area of El Cajon. Be sure to come for a visit to check out the current floorplan options. The leasing staff is waiting to show you all that this community has to offer. Stop by Cypress Gardens Apartments today.
Cypress Gardens Apartments is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92020 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cajon Valley Union School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Refrigerator
Smoke Free
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
260 Cypress Ave,
El Cajon,
CA
92020
Located 17 miles east of downtown San Diego, El Cajon combines suburban comfort with metropolitan convenience. This welcoming city offers various housing options, from apartment communities to single-family homes, with current rental rates averaging $1,725 for one-bedroom units and $2,057 for two bedrooms. Fletcher Hills and Rancho San Diego feature scenic views and convenient access to Parkway Plaza shopping center. The Water Conservation Garden and Butterfly Garden at Cuyamaca College provide peaceful outdoor spaces for residents to explore.
El Cajon's community spirit shines through its local businesses and cultural celebrations. The city is home to Taylor Guitars, a globally recognized manufacturer of premium acoustic and electric guitars. Community events like America on Main Street and the historic Mother Goose Parade, a beloved tradition since 1946, bring residents together each year. The area serves educational needs through Grossmont College and Cuyamaca College.
Learn more about living in El Cajon
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| East County | El Cajon, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,973 | $1,442 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,218 | $1,708 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,102 | $2,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,813 | $2,610 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 8.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 17.6 mi |
Cypress Gardens Apartments is within 11 minutes or 6.4 miles from Grossmont College. It is also near Cuyamaca College and San Diego State University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
766 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
942 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
516 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,172 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
25 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in El Cajon include El Cajon Station, located 1.0 miles from Cypress Gardens Apartments. Cypress Gardens Apartments is near San Diego International, located 16.7 miles or 24 minutes away.
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.5 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 22 min | 15.8 mi |
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Drive: | 22 min | 15.9 mi |
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Drive: | 29 min | 21.9 mi |
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Drive: | 37 min | 28.9 mi |
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Drive: | 41 min | 32.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 24 min | 16.7 mi |
Walkability Near Cypress Gardens Apartments
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Cypress Gardens Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.0 mi |
Cypress Gardens Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 miles, which is about a 20-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Eucalyptus County Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.1 mi |
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Lonny Brewer County Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.1 mi |
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Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.2 mi |
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Mt. Helix Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.5 mi |
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Damon Lane County Park
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Drive: | 12 min | 5.9 mi |
Cypress Gardens Apartments has 5 parks within 5.9 miles, including Mt. Helix Park, Damon Lane County Park, and Eucalyptus County Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 5.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.8 mi |
Cypress Gardens Apartments has 3 hospitals within 6.8 miles, the nearest is Grossmont Hospital which is 3.7 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 21 min | 15.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 19.8 mi |
Cypress Gardens Apartments is 15.9 miles from San Diego Naval Air Station, and is convenient to other military bases, including USMC Air Station Miramar.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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260 Cypress Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020