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Royal Heights Apartments
12135 Royal Rd,
El Cajon,
CA
92021
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About Royal Heights Apartments
Experience a new place to live at Royal Heights Apartments in El Cajon, CA. The address for this community is in El Cajon on Royal Rd. in the 92021 area. The leasing team is ready for you to come for a visit. Schedule a time to check out the current floorplan options. It's time to love where you live. Stop by for a visit today.
Royal Heights Apartments is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92021 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cajon Valley Union School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Washer/Dryer Hookup
High Speed Internet Access
Smoke Free
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
12135 Royal Rd,
El Cajon,
CA
92021
Largely residential, Winter Gardens appeals to renters interested in a cozy suburban lifestyle with easy access to both city amenities and SoCal’s natural beauty. Perched on top of rolling hills, Winter Gardens has mid-range to upscale rental options in a variety of styles, including Mediterranean-style single-family houses and modern apartments. Winter Gardens has several schools, restaurants, and stores so residents don’t have to go far for amenities. Residents also enjoy access to excellent greenspaces like Northcote Park and Lakeside County Park, a popular spot for its lakeside trails, community center, and skatepark. Winter Gardens’ proximity to San Diego attracts renters as well. Winter Gardens is about a 30-minute drive from some of San Diego’s biggest destinations like Balboa Park, the Gaslight District, and Mission Bay.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Winter Gardens | El Cajon, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,311 | $1,442 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,871 | $1,708 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,265 | $2,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,537 | $2,610 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 8.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 12.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 27 min | 18.0 mi |
Royal Heights Apartments is within 13 minutes or 6.8 miles from Cuyamaca College. It is also near Grossmont College and San Diego State University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
579 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
516 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
730 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,621 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
1 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
167 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in El Cajon include Arnele Avenue, located 4.0 miles from Royal Heights Apartments. Royal Heights Apartments is near San Diego International, located 20.2 miles or 29 minutes away.
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.1 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.7 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.9 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.9 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 26 min | 19.3 mi |
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Drive: | 27 min | 19.4 mi |
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Drive: | 31 min | 22.3 mi |
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Drive: | 39 min | 29.3 mi |
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Drive: | 43 min | 32.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 29 min | 20.2 mi |
Walkability Near Royal Heights 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
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 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
Active
Soundscore™
76
/ 100
Traffic
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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 Royal Heights Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi |
Royal Heights Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 2-minute drive. 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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Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
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Lindo Lake County Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.4 mi |
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Lake Jennings County Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.4 mi |
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Cactus County Park
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Drive: | 16 min | 6.0 mi |
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South Lane County Park
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Drive: | 14 min | 6.5 mi |
Royal Heights Apartments has 5 parks within 6.5 miles, including Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area, Lindo Lake County Park, and Lake Jennings County Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 11 min | 7.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 9.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 10.3 mi |
Royal Heights Apartments has 3 hospitals within 10.3 miles, the nearest is Grossmont Hospital which is 7.1 miles away and a 11 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 26 min | 19.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 31 min | 20.2 mi |
Royal Heights Apartments is 19.3 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?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
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12135 Royal Rd
El Cajon, CA 92021