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  1. Upgraded Package kitchen with white cabinetry, grey quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, upgraded lighting and fixtures, and hard surface flooring throughout - eaves La Mesa
    1 BED
    $2,385+
    2 BEDS
    $2,795+

    eaves La Mesa

    5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
  2. Building Photo - Sunset Gardens
    1 BED
    $1,999+
    2 BEDS
    $2,869+

    Sunset Gardens

    848 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
  42. 1 BED
    $1,695

    Crestwood

    191 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

El Cajon at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,713
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Average Rent in El Cajon
5

School Rating

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Schools in El Cajon
32

Some Transit

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Transportation in El Cajon
46

Somewhat Bikeable

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Renting in El Cajon

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Getting Around El Cajon

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63

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
46

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
32

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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Valhalla High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,911 Students
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Granite Hills High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,398 Students
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El Cajon Valley High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,652 Students
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Merit Academy

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
79 Students
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Elite Academy

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
44 Students
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Hillsdale Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,500 Students
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Los Coches Creek Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
538 Students
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Cajon Valley Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
967 Students
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Fuerte Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
675 Students
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Vista Grande Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
615 Students
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Fletcher Hills Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
605 Students
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Rancho San Diego Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
542 Students

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