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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Modern kitchen
  • Basketball court
  • Ceiling fans
  • Large windows
  • Sleek stainless steel appliances

Location

1278 E Madison Ave #C, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA|El Cajon

Property Overview

Modern finishes such as a sleek stainless steel kitchen, ceiling fans, and large windows complement on-site amenities like a swimming pool, basketball court, and communal green spaces. Strong nearby school options, high value per square foot, and extensive listing photos add to overall appeal and transparency. Well-suited for fitness and wellness enthusiasts as well as pet owners, with easy access to outdoor areas, a nearby dog park, and multiple pet grooming services.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • More space
  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Wellness

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Rent trends in El Cajon

2-bedroom apartments at 1278 E Madison Ave #C cost about 16% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in El Cajon.

Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
El Cajon
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A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in El Cajon
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$2,195
December 2024$2,195
January 2025$2,187
February 2025$2,193
March 2025$2,187
April 2025$2,195
May 2025$2,227
June 2025$2,227
July 2025$2,203
August 2025$2,195
September 2025$2,234
October 2025$2,220
November 2025$2,205
December 2025$2,234
January 2026$2,233
February 2026$2,202
March 2026$2,197
April 2026$2,202
May 2026$2,201
June 2026$2,191
July 2026$2,195
August 2026$2,176
September 2026$2,197
October 2026$2,216
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in El Cajon
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$2,195
December 2024$2,195
January 2025$2,185
February 2025$2,190
March 2025$2,179
April 2025$2,194
May 2025$2,215
June 2025$2,220
July 2025$2,198
August 2025$2,193
September 2025$2,219
October 2025$2,210
November 2025$2,201
December 2025$2,225
January 2026$2,228
February 2026$2,200
March 2026$2,196
April 2026$2,201
May 2026$2,197
June 2026$2,188
July 2026$2,190
August 2026$2,163
September 2026$2,196
October 2026$2,202

Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 1278 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA.
7 months ago$2,575

Schools near 1278 E Madison Ave #C

Cajon Valley Home

2962 jamul dr

el cajon, CA, 92019

K-8Public
C+

Naranca Elementary School

1030 naranca ave

el cajon, CA, 92021

K-6Public
C

Empower

165 roanoke rd

el cajon, CA, 92020

K-8Public
B+

Lakeside Union Alternative Education

9308 winter gardens blvd

lakeside, CA, 92040

K-8Public
B

Lemon Grove Academy Elementary

7885 golden ave

lemon grove, CA, 91945

K-6Public
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Getting around El Cajon near 1278 E Madison Ave #C

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1278 E Madison Ave #C, El Cajon

Groceries

9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

8/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

6/10
Variety of bars within a short drive

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