The Timbers Apartments
1110 Petree St,
El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,750 - $2,132
1-2 Beds
The Arches Apartments
301 Shady Ln,
El Cajon,
CA
92021
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Highlights
- Pool
- Spa
- Gated
- Picnic Area
- Hardwood Floors
About The Arches Apartments
Welcome to The Arches Apartments, a residential community featuring one, two, and three bedroom apartments in Eastern San Diego. Spacious layouts and amenities welcome you home, along with exceptional service and an ideal location within walking distance to shopping, dining and entertainment options. Are you looking for a new apartment home? Contact our friendly, professional management team to schedule a tour today.
The Arches Apartments is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92021 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cajon Valley Union attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Assigned Parking
- Minutes to schools and shopping
- 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartment Homes
- AC
- Blinds
- Cats Welcome
- Fully Equipped Kitchens
- On-Site Parking
- BBQ and Picnic Areas
- Freeway Access
- Laundry Facility
- Gated Community
- Lush Landscaping
- Professional Managed
- Public Transportation
- Stainless Steel Appliances in some units
- Pool and Spa
- Refridgerator
- Vinyl Floors
- Landscaped Courtyard
- Spacious Living Areas
- Ceiling Fans
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
Community Amenities
Pool
Gated
Picnic Area
Public Transportation
- Public Transportation
- Walk-Up
- Spa
- Pool
- Gated
- Courtyard
- Picnic Area
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Carpet
- Dining Room
- Window Coverings
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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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 11.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 28 min | 19.1 mi |
The Arches Apartments is within 10 minutes or 5.0 miles from Cuyamaca College. It is also near Grossmont College and San Diego State University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
780 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 7-8
532 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
967 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,652 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 1-12
10 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
203 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in El Cajon include El Cajon Station, located 2.7 miles from The Arches Apartments. The Arches Apartments is near San Diego International, located 19.1 miles or 27 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.7 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 25 min | 18.2 mi |
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Drive: | 25 min | 18.3 mi |
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Drive: | 31 min | 23.3 mi |
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Drive: | 39 min | 30.4 mi |
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Drive: | 43 min | 34.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 27 min | 19.1 mi |
Time and distance from The Arches Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
The Arches Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 7-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi |
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Cottonwood County Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.0 mi |
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Woodhaven County Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.2 mi |
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Damon Lane County Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.6 mi |
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Mt. Helix Park
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Drive: | 13 min | 5.7 mi |
The Arches Apartments has 5 parks within 5.7 miles, including Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area, Woodhaven County Park, and Cottonwood County Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 6.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 8.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 9.2 mi |
The Arches Apartments has 3 hospitals within 9.2 miles, the nearest is Grossmont Hospital which is 6.1 miles away and a 9 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 24 min | 18.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 32 min | 21.2 mi |
The Arches Apartments is 18.3 miles from San Diego Naval Air Station, and is convenient to other military bases, including USMC Air Station Miramar.
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301 Shady Ln
El Cajon, CA 92021