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Highlights

  • On-site laundry facility
  • Quaint community
  • Spacious two bedroom apartments
  • On-call maintenance staff
  • Good schools
  • Nearby shopping establishments

Location

288 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA|El Cajon
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Property Overview

Lila Gardens is highly rated with an expert score of 9.2 and excels in price, amenities, and location with scores of 10, 9, and 9 respectively, showcasing its competitive value and excellent living standards. The property features spacious two-bedroom apartments, an on-site laundry facility, and an engaged maintenance staff, while providing exceptional transparency in its listings. Additionally, it stands out with 12 photos and ranks in the 86.49 percentile for value, enhancing its appeal to potential renters.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

9.0
Excellent
Lila Gardens is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Location, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive

Floor plans

1 bed1 bed1 bath
2/12 bed1 bath850 sqft

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One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

Building details

Property details

Units12
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About Lila Gardens

HomeApartments in El CajonEl Cajon Lila Gardens

Located at 288 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA, Lila Gardens has 1 — 2 bedroom units available.Other apartment buildings in or around El Cajon include but are not limited to: 5711 Water St, 425 E Bradley Ave, 7707 Mission Gorge Rd, 800 E Lexington Ave


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.0
/10
Excellent
Lila Gardens is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Location, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated Lila Gardens
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Lila Gardens offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Lila Gardens is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Lila Gardens is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·9A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Lila Gardens has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Lila Gardens compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in El Cajon

Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
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A table of studio rental data trends in El Cajon
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,587
June 2024$1,597
July 2024$1,596
August 2024$1,564
September 2024$1,557
October 2024$1,582
November 2024$1,577
December 2024$1,576
January 2025$1,556
February 2025$1,580
March 2025$1,572
April 2025$1,570
May 2025$1,553
June 2025$1,605
July 2025$1,562
August 2025$1,569
September 2025$1,564
October 2025$1,564
November 2025$1,535
December 2025$1,539
January 2026$1,495
February 2026$1,476
March 2026$1,486
April 2026$1,498
A table of studio rental data trends in El Cajon
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,582
June 2024$1,597
July 2024$1,596
August 2024$1,564
September 2024$1,557
October 2024$1,582
November 2024$1,577
December 2024$1,576
January 2025$1,556
February 2025$1,580
March 2025$1,572
April 2025$1,570
May 2025$1,553
June 2025$1,605
July 2025$1,562
August 2025$1,569
September 2025$1,564
October 2025$1,564
November 2025$1,535
December 2025$1,539
January 2026$1,495
February 2026$1,476
March 2026$1,486
April 2026$1,498

Schools near Lila Gardens

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1145 redwood ave

el cajon, CA, 92019

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Cajon Valley Home

2962 jamul dr

el cajon, CA, 92019

K-8Public
C+

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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Neighborhood

El Cajon | El Cajon, CA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around El Cajon near 288 Orlando St

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
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 288 Orlando St, El Cajon

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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