The Timbers Apartments
1110 Petree St,
El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,952 - $2,100
1 Bed
Magnolia Apartments
718 S Magnolia Ave,
El Cajon,
CA
92020
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About Magnolia Apartments
Find your new apartment at Magnolia Apartments in El Cajon, CA. Located at 718 S Magnolia Ave in El Cajon, this community is perfectly situated for work or play. Providing 1 to 2 bedroom floor plans, your new place is ready for you. Let the professional leasing staff show you everything this community has to offer. Come see Magnolia Apartments today.
Magnolia Apartments is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92020 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cajon Valley Union attendance zone.
Apartment Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
Location
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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.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| East County | El Cajon, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,961 | $1,434 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,186 | $1,693 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,966 | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,956 | $2,568 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 8.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 15.3 mi |
Magnolia Apartments is within 9 minutes or 4.7 miles from Cuyamaca College. It is also near Grossmont College and San Diego State University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-6
742 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 7-8
532 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
460 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,175 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-1
21 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
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Transportation options available in El Cajon include El Cajon Transit Center, located 1.2 miles from Magnolia Apartments. Magnolia Apartments is near San Diego International, located 16.1 miles or 24 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 21 min | 15.2 mi |
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Drive: | 21 min | 15.4 mi |
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Drive: | 29 min | 22.4 mi |
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Drive: | 37 min | 29.4 mi |
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Drive: | 41 min | 33.1 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 24 min | 16.1 mi |
Time and distance from Magnolia Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
Magnolia Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 16-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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Lonny Brewer County Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi |
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Eucalyptus County Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
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Mt. Helix Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.0 mi |
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Damon Lane County Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.8 mi |
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Heritage of the Americas Museum
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.2 mi |
Magnolia Apartments has 5 parks within 5.2 miles, including Damon Lane County Park, Lonny Brewer County Park, and Mt. Helix Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 5.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.2 mi |
Magnolia Apartments has 3 hospitals within 6.2 miles, the nearest is Grossmont Hospital which is 3.1 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 21 min | 15.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 30 min | 21.0 mi |
Magnolia Apartments is 15.3 miles from San Diego Naval Air Station, and is convenient to other military bases, including USMC Air Station Miramar.
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718 S Magnolia Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020