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Monthly Rent
$1,395 - $1,460
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Bedrooms
Studio bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
250 - 350 sq ft
Welcome to Vista Palms – Where Smart Living Meets California Sunshine Vista Palms offers thoughtfully updated studio apartments ideal for residents seeking comfort, simplicity, and value in a well-located El Cajon community. Each unit includes refreshed interiors with newer appliances, modern cabinet finishes, and functional layouts designed for efficient living. Outside your door? A refreshing pool to unwind by, on-site laundry for no-hassle weekends, and parking included—because your time is valuable. Nestled in the heart of El Cajon, you're minutes from the 8 and 67 freeways, putting downtown San Diego, beaches, and local hotspots within easy reach. Call today at or visit us at to apply KEY FEATURES Recently Renovated Parking Available Credit based security deposit Pet Friendly 2 animals Max*with a $45.00 monthly pet rent 24-hour Security Cameras RENTAL UNIT FEATURES Hot Plate Refrigerator Air Conditioning Heating Convection Microwave COMMUNITY AMENITIES Pool with Umbrellas Spa Picnic Area Lounge Chairs ADA Compliant Greenery and Well-Maintained Landscaping **Not all images are of the exact unit** PLEASE READ THE REQUIREMENTS BEFORE APPLYING: Combined credit score of 600. Monthly gross income must be at least 2.5x the monthly rate amount. We will not accept past evictions, judgements, or rental collections. Co-Signers welcome. **Note above list is primary qualifications, call our office for secondary qualifications** Equal Housing Opportunities
Highlights
- Pool
- Spa
- Picnic Area
- Elevator
- Property Manager on Site
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 10price $1,395square feet 250availibility Now
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Unit 84price $1,395square feet 250availibility Now
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Unit 93price $1,395square feet 250availibility Now
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Unit 30price $1,445square feet 350availibility Now
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Unit 83price $1,460square feet 300availibility Now
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Unit 10price $1,395square feet 250availibility Now
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Unit 84price $1,395square feet 250availibility Now
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Unit 93price $1,395square feet 250availibility Now
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Unit 30price $1,445square feet 350availibility Now
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Unit 83price $1,460square feet 300availibility Now
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Application
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Application Fee Per ApplicantCharged per applicant.$40
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Due at Application
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Dogs
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Allowed
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Cats
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Allowed
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Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Lease Options
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6-11 month
Property Information
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Built in 1980
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113 units/3 stories
About Vista Palms
Welcome to Vista Palms – Where Smart Living Meets California Sunshine Vista Palms offers thoughtfully updated studio apartments ideal for residents seeking comfort, simplicity, and value in a well-located El Cajon community. Each unit includes refreshed interiors with newer appliances, modern cabinet finishes, and functional layouts designed for efficient living. Outside your door? A refreshing pool to unwind by, on-site laundry for no-hassle weekends, and parking included—because your time is valuable. Nestled in the heart of El Cajon, you're minutes from the 8 and 67 freeways, putting downtown San Diego, beaches, and local hotspots within easy reach. Call today at or visit us at to apply KEY FEATURES Recently Renovated Parking Available Credit based security deposit Pet Friendly 2 animals Max*with a $45.00 monthly pet rent 24-hour Security Cameras RENTAL UNIT FEATURES Hot Plate Refrigerator Air Conditioning Heating Convection Microwave COMMUNITY AMENITIES Pool with Umbrellas Spa Picnic Area Lounge Chairs ADA Compliant Greenery and Well-Maintained Landscaping **Not all images are of the exact unit** PLEASE READ THE REQUIREMENTS BEFORE APPLYING: Combined credit score of 600. Monthly gross income must be at least 2.5x the monthly rate amount. We will not accept past evictions, judgements, or rental collections. Co-Signers welcome. **Note above list is primary qualifications, call our office for secondary qualifications** Equal Housing Opportunities
Vista Palms is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92020 ZIP Code. This area is served by the La Mesa-Spring Valley attendance zone.
Unique Features
- CONVECTION MICROWAVE
- HOT PLATE
- ELECTRICITY
- SEWER
- Air Conditioning
- HEATER
- HOT PLATES
- PET FRIENDLY
- RESIDENT MANAGER
- Assigned parking
- ONSITE LAUNDRY
- On-site Laundry
- WATER
- Community Room
- SWIMMING POOL
- TRASH
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Trash Pickup - Curbside
- Recycling
- Elevator
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Pool
- Picnic Area
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Microwave
Refrigerator
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Tub/Shower
- Sprinkler System
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Vinyl Flooring
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Trash Pickup - Curbside
- Recycling
- Elevator
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Picnic Area
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Pool
- CONVECTION MICROWAVE
- HOT PLATE
- ELECTRICITY
- SEWER
- Air Conditioning
- HEATER
- HOT PLATES
- PET FRIENDLY
- RESIDENT MANAGER
- Assigned parking
- ONSITE LAUNDRY
- On-site Laundry
- WATER
- Community Room
- SWIMMING POOL
- TRASH
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Tub/Shower
- Sprinkler System
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Vinyl Flooring
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
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| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 6.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 13.7 mi |
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Transportation options available in El Cajon include El Cajon Transit Center, located 1.1 miles from Vista Palms. Vista Palms is near San Diego International, located 16.1 miles or 22 minutes away.
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 19 min | 13.7 mi |
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Drive: | 20 min | 13.9 mi |
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Drive: | 28 min | 20.8 mi |
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Drive: | 36 min | 27.8 mi |
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Drive: | 40 min | 31.5 mi |
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 22 min | 16.1 mi |
Time and distance from Vista Palms.
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 21 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Eucalyptus County Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Mt. Helix Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi |
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Lamar County Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.8 mi |
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Lonny Brewer County Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.3 mi |
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Damon Lane County Park
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Drive: | 12 min | 5.7 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 4.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.8 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 19 min | 13.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 28 min | 19.6 mi |
Property Ratings at Vista Palms
I had a good experience living in this apartment. The space was comfortable, and overall pleasant. I also appreciated onsite laundry room and the assigned parking, which made coming home much more convenient. Overall, I would recommend it if you’re looking for a simple, comfortable living space.
I don’t even know where to start! The apartment was dirty when I moved in. The water is shut off every week. The laundry room is always dirty plus when washing your clothes they don’t smell clean. There has been cars broken into and also stolen. Homeless people are also coming to the property and staying in the elevator and the laundry room. The elevator smells like pee all the time. They have more people on section 8 than anything. If you have a lot of things plugged in the power goes out. The utilities that they charge don’t add up to what you have to pay in rent. There’s dog poop everywhere. They lie about the size of the units. There is mold and roaches! Stay away! You get what you pay for!
Property Manager at Vista Palms, Responded To This Review
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are truly sorry to hear about the challenges you’ve experienced, and this is certainly not the standard we strive to provide for our residents. We take concerns regarding cleanliness, maintenance, safety, and utilities very seriously. Our team would appreciate the opportunity to address each of the issues you mentioned—such as the condition of the unit at move-in, elevator and laundry room upkeep, security concerns, and any maintenance or pest-related matters. Your experience is important to us, and we want to make it right. Please reach out to our management office at your earliest convenience so we can work with you directly to resolve these concerns. We are committed to improving the community and creating a comfortable environment for all of our residents. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention. We hope to have the chance to restore your confidence in our community.
Building is in subpar conditions and new management is horrible. Would not recommend.
Property Manager at Vista Palms, Responded To This Review
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience at Vista Palms has not met expectations. Our goal is to provide a well-maintained community and responsive management, and we regret that you feel we fell short. We recently made changes in management with the intention of improving communication, service, and overall resident satisfaction. Your comments are important to us, and we would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your concerns so we can address them directly. Please feel free to contact our leasing office or management team at your convenience—we are committed to making positive improvements and ensuring Vista Palms is a place residents are proud to call home. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.
Thank god I was month to month. This place is roach infested. The first few months of living here I had no idea of the infestation. The moment I saw one I freaked out and started to see them almost everyday… I threw out all of my furniture and deep cleaned all of my clothes before moving out. This place is absolutely NASTY and don’t know how they’re still operating. On top of that the neighborhood is very sketchy!! Not recommended. Hustle and make yourself a better place to live don’t cheap out on your living conditions. Your environment MATTERS!
Property Manager at Vista Palms, Responded To This Review
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re truly sorry to hear about the issues you encountered during your stay at Vista Palms. What you described is not the standard we aim to provide, and we understand how upsetting this must have been. We take pest concerns extremely seriously and have ongoing partnerships with licensed pest-control professionals. If an issue is reported, our team acts quickly to address it—but we regret that we were not made aware of this during your tenancy so we could have intervened sooner. Resident comfort and safety are very important to us, and feedback like yours helps us continue improving our processes and responsiveness. Regarding the surrounding neighborhood, we understand that each resident’s comfort level is unique, and we continually work with local services and onsite staff to help maintain a safe, clean community environment. We appreciate your honesty and wish you nothing but the best in your new home. If you would like to discuss your experience further or share any additional details that could help us improve, our management team is always available to listen.
I have no words to describe how bad my experience was here. Roach infested, super dirty and very leasing managers although somewhat helpful will not be upfront about what is wrong with the complex. Please dont do it. I signed the lease and moved out within 5 days of being there, it was that bad. Now I have unfortunately brought some of the roaches that got on my clothes and things and im trying to recover from this traumatic experience… hope this helps. Also studio does not look like the picture.
Property Manager at Vista Palms, Responded To This Review
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are truly sorry to hear that your stay at Vista Palms did not meet expectations. What you described is not the level of cleanliness, transparency, or comfort we strive to provide for our residents, and we understand how distressing this must have been for you. Pest issues are something we take very seriously, and we work with licensed pest-control specialists to address concerns as soon as they are reported. We sincerely regret that you encountered this issue upon moving in, and we wish we had been given the opportunity to resolve it immediately. Your feedback helps us strengthen our processes and ensure new residents have a smooth and positive move-in experience. Regarding the appearance of the studio, we want all marketing materials to accurately reflect our units. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention so we can review and improve our listings where needed. We truly appreciate your honesty and are committed to making improvements for both current and future residents. If you are open to discussing your experience further, our management team would welcome the opportunity to speak with you and learn more. We wish you the very best moving forward, and thank you again for helping us improve.
Vista Palms Photos
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While Vista Palms does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Yes, Vista Palms welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,395 for a studio, you would need to earn about $50,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Try our Rent Affordability Calculator to see how much rent fits your income and lifestyle.
Vista Palms is offering Specials for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $1,395.
While Vista Palms does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can explore units through In-Person and Video tours. Schedule a tour now.
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1250 El Cajon Blvd
El Cajon, CA 92020
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