The Timbers Apartments
1110 Petree St,
El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,918 - $2,323 | 1-2 Beds
El Cajon
El Cajon, CA
Area Guide
San Diego suburb features easy access to big-city amenities
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Mountains
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A suburb of San Diego, El Cajon is a scenic city nestled in a valley and surrounded by mountainous terrain, nicknamed “The Box” for its secluded feel. Located about 17 miles east of Downtown San Diego, El Cajon is an ideal choice for commuters. Residents have easy access to public bus routes, Interstate 8, and Highways 125 and 52. In addition to job opportunities in San Diego, there are so many shopping, dining, and entertainment options as well.
El Cajun resides near Mission Trails Regional Park and Harry Griffen Park, so outdoor adventure is always around the corner. Locals can shop the 170 stores at Parkway Plaza, watch the annual Air Show San Diego event at Gillespie Field, try their luck at the Sycuan Casino, or catch some air at Kennedy Skate Park. Residents appreciate the community events in Downtown El Cajon, such as the weekly Cajun Classic Cruise, the summertime Dinner and a Concert Series, the annual HauntFest, America on Main, and the Mother Goose Parade.
Explore the City
The Downtown Café is a popular destination for residents
Catch live performances at the Magnolia, El Cajon’s performing arts center
A sign welcomes visitors to Downtown El Cajon
Residents quickly commute to San Diego via the El Cajon Transit Center
Rent Trends
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in El Cajon, CA is $1,441 for a studio, $1,731 for one bedroom, $2,059 for two bedrooms, and $2,565 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in El Cajon has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,731/month
620 Sq Ft
House
$3,704/month
1,255 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,647/month
1,208 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,449/month
783 Sq Ft
Transportation
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’ll need a car.
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.
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.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
675 Students
7
Public
Grades K-5
615 Students
7
Public
Grades K-6
605 Students
7
Public
Grades K-8
712 Students
6
Public
Grades K-5
542 Students
6
Public
Grades 6-8
1,500 Students
7
Public
Grades K-8
712 Students
6
Public
Grades 6-8
538 Students
6
Public
Grades K-8
84 Students
5
Public
Grades 6-8
967 Students
4
Public
Grades 9-12
1,911 Students
7
Public
Grades 9-12
2,398 Students
6
Public
Grades 9-12
1,652 Students
4
Public
Grades 9-12
79 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 9-12
44 Students
Rating Unavailable
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area
- Damon Lane County Park
- Lonny Brewer County Park
- Mt. Helix Park
- Woodhaven County Park
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- San Diego International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.