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Taft Avenue Apartments
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Taft Avenue Apartments
235 Taft Ave,
El Cajon,
CA
92020
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About Taft Avenue Apartments
Experience El Cajon living at Taft Avenue. You'll find this community in the 92020 area of El Cajon. Let the professional leasing staff show you everything this community has to offer. It's time to love where you live. Stop by for a visit today.
Taft Avenue 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.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- 24 Hour Access
- Walk-Up
Apartment Features
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
Freezer
Ceiling Fans
- Ceiling Fans
- Tub/Shower
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
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 | $1,424 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,185 | $1,708 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,968 | $2,047 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,588 | $2,580 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 9.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 26 min | 18.1 mi |
Taft Avenue Apartments is within 10 minutes or 4.9 miles from Cuyamaca College. It is also near Grossmont College and San Diego State University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-6
601 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
460 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 7-8
532 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,652 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-1
21 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in El Cajon include El Cajon Station, located 1.4 miles from Taft Avenue Apartments. Taft Avenue Apartments 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 | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 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 | 22.3 mi |
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Drive: | 37 min | 29.4 mi |
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Drive: | 41 min | 33.0 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 |
Time and distance from Taft Avenue Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
Taft Avenue Apartments 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: | 7 min | 3.6 mi |
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Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.8 mi |
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Mt. Helix Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.2 mi |
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Eucalyptus County Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.5 mi |
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Damon Lane County Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.5 mi |
Taft Avenue Apartments has 5 parks within 5.5 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 | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 6.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.2 mi |
Taft Avenue Apartments has 3 hospitals within 7.2 miles, the nearest is Grossmont Hospital which is 4.1 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 22 min | 16.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 30 min | 20.2 mi |
Taft Avenue Apartments is 16.3 miles from San Diego Naval Air Station, and is convenient to other military bases, including USMC Air Station Miramar.
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235 Taft Ave
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