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  1. Building Photo - Terre at Bradley
    Discounts
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    2 BEDS
    $2,133

    Terre at Bradley

    325 E Bradley Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
  2. Building Photo - El Palacio
    Discounts
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    2 BEDS
    $2,145

    El Palacio

    549 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
  3. Building Photo - Parc One
    $494 Off
    Price Drop. $494 Off
    1 BED
    $2,154+
    2 BEDS
    $2,552+
    3 BEDS
    $3,883+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,149 - $6,287
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,154 - $3,977

    Parc One

    320 Town Center Pky, Santee, CA 92071
    (858) 682-5843
  5. Building Photo - Ridgestone
    Good Value
    2 BEDS
    $2,150

    Ridgestone

    524 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
  9. Building Photo - Mellmanor Apartments
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $2,200+
    2 BEDS
    $2,750+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,195 - $2,799
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,200 - $2,800

    Mellmanor Apartments

    8750 Mellmanor Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
    (858) 757-8327
  11. Building Photo - Indian Springs
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    Indian Springs

    1188 S Orange Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
  12. Building Photo - 120 Ballantyne st
    1 BED, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200

    120 Ballantyne st Unit Floor Plan 4

    120 Ballantyne st, El cajon, CA 92020
  13. Building Photo - Village Green 92
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $2,200

    Village Green 92

    743 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
  15. Building Photo - 725 Washington Heights Rd
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,250

    725 Washington Heights Rd Unit #28

    725 Washington Heights Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019
  17. Building Photo - Park Pointe
    $413 Off
    Price Drop. $413 Off
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    1 BED
    $2,276+
    2 BEDS
    $2,602+
    3 BEDS
    $3,055+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,271 - $5,781
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,276 - $3,148

    Park Pointe

    2450 Hilton Head Pl, El Cajon, CA 92019
    (619) 832-0885
  26. Renovated Package kitchen with white cabinetry, grey quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, upgraded lighting and fixtures, and hard surface flooring throughout kitchen, dining area, and bath. - eaves La Mesa
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $2,355+
    2 BEDS
    $2,605+

    eaves La Mesa

    5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
  28. Building Photo - Oasis Del Sol
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $2,400

    Oasis Del Sol

    633 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
  29. Building Photo - BROADWAY
    3 BEDS
    $2,461

    BROADWAY

    1562 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021
  37. Two Bedroom Apartments in La Mesa CA - The District - Dining Room with Wood-Style Flooring - The District Apartments
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    1 BED
    $2,531+
    2 BEDS
    $3,054+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,522 - $4,648
    Required Monthly Fees$9
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,531 - $3,367

    The District Apartments

    8727 Fletcher Pky, La Mesa, CA 91942
    (619) 825-2084
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  • Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
  • Bostonia 624 Sq Ft $1,925/mo

Education

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Grossmont Middle College High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
37 Students
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Valhalla High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,728 Students
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Valhalla High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,728 Students
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Granite Hills High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,331 Students
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Hillsdale Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,481 Students
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Hillsdale Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,481 Students
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Fuerte Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
686 Students
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Fuerte Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
686 Students
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Fletcher Hills Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
540 Students
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Johnson Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
766 Students

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