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12367 Calle Albara,
El Cajon, CA 92019
$2,849 - $2,875
2 Beds
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Rockford Gardens
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Rockford Gardens
181 Ballantyne St,
El Cajon,
CA
92020
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About Rockford Gardens
At Rockford Gardens, find your new home. Located at 181 Ballantyne St. in El Cajon, this community is an ideal place to live. Make a visit to check out the current floorplan options. The community staff is ready and waiting for you to come take a tour. Contact us or drop by the leasing office to check the current floorplan availability and make your move to Rockford Gardens.
Rockford Gardens 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
181 Ballantyne St,
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: | 10 min | 5.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 9.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 17.8 mi |
Rockford Gardens is within 11 minutes or 5.2 miles from Grossmont College. It is also near Cuyamaca College and San Diego State University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
985 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
516 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
942 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,701 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
25 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in El Cajon include El Cajon Station, located 1.4 miles from Rockford Gardens. Rockford Gardens is near San Diego International, located 17.1 miles or 25 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 22 min | 16.2 mi |
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Drive: | 23 min | 16.3 mi |
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Drive: | 29 min | 22.1 mi |
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Drive: | 37 min | 29.1 mi |
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Drive: | 41 min | 32.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 25 min | 17.1 mi |
Walkability Near Rockford Gardens
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
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
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
Active
Soundscore™
72
/ 100
Traffic
ActiveAirport
ActiveBusinesses
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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 Rockford Gardens.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
Rockford Gardens has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 12-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: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
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Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.1 mi |
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Eucalyptus County Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.4 mi |
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Mt. Helix Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.4 mi |
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Damon Lane County Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.2 mi |
Rockford Gardens has 5 parks within 5.2 miles, including Damon Lane County Park, Lonny Brewer County Park, and Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 4.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 6.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.2 mi |
Rockford Gardens has 3 hospitals within 7.2 miles, the nearest is Grossmont Hospital which is 4.0 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 22 min | 16.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 30 min | 20.0 mi |
Rockford Gardens is 16.2 miles from San Diego Naval Air Station, and is convenient to other military bases, including USMC Air Station Miramar.
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181 Ballantyne St
El Cajon, CA 92020