Condo for rent

Pet friendly

2 Days Ago

550 Graves Ave #16
550 Graves Ave #16, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA

Monthly rent	$2,495
Beds	2
Baths	2
Sqft	874

Monthly rent	$2,495
Beds	2
Baths	2
Sqft	874

2 Days Ago

Highlights

Pet Friendly

Location

550 Graves Ave #16, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA|El Cajon

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Contact

WeLease Property Management

(619) 848-0019

Property Overview

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Things you’ll love

High school nearby
Central heat
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Great for

Pet owners

Amenities for 550 Graves Ave #16, El Cajon

Apartment Amenities

Air Conditioning	Balcony
Ceiling Fan	Central Heat
Tile Floors	Utilities Included

Appliances

Dishwasher

Building

Cats OK	Dogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Playground

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Policies and fees

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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550 Graves Ave #16, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA

Welcome to 550 Graves Ave #16, a beautifully maintained first-floor condo located in the heart of El Cajon. This light and bright home features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with an open, functional floor plan designed for both comfort and convenience. The spacious living room flows seamlessly into the dining area and kitchen, making it ideal for entertaining or relaxing at home. The updated kitchen offers modern cabinetry, ample storage, granite counters, and bar seating for casual dining. Both bedrooms are generously sized, including a primary suite with a private bathroom. Additional features include A/C, central heating and designated parking. Residents enjoy well-maintained, lushly landscaped community grounds, adding to the peaceful, resort-style feel. Park like setting. Laundry Facility on site. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and with easy freeway access. DEPOSIT: 1 month’s rent APPLIANCES: refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal, AIR CONDITIONING: Yes UTILITIES INCLUDED: Water/Sewer & Trash/ Recycle TENANT RESPONSIBLE FOR - SDGE - GAS AND ELECTRIC PET RESTRICTIONS: NO | Pet rent is $35 per pet If you are applying with an emotional support animal or service animal, please provide the corresponding documentation. AVAILABLE: February 3,2026 Professionally managed by WeLease. 619-866-3400 | www weleaseusa com RENTAL CRITERIA -Strong Credit Score -Collective household income 2.5 times the monthly rent -No prior evictions. -No balance owing past or present to: Utility company, property manager. -No excessive late payments to previous landlord or on credit report. -No recent criminal activity within the past 6 years. -Security Deposit is required to be paid in full within 24 hours of receiving approval notification. -You must be willing to start lease within 14 days of property being available. - Co-signers & Guarantors must meet the same income requirements with no prior negative payment history and have a cre dit score in excess of 700. MUST SUBMIT DOCUMENTS WITH APPLICATION: 1. Each applicant must submit the online application and pay the $55 non-refundable application fee. Complete all fields in application. 2. Copy of current government issued ID. 3. Proof of verifiable income for each applicant. (NO screenshots accepted) - If employed, copy of last 2 paycheck stubs containing year-to-date info. - If starting job, a copy of your employment agreement/offer letter - If self-employed, copy of prior two years tax returns and business bank statement for the previous 3 months (each document must include all pages). - If retired, proof of retirement income such as social security, disability, liquid assets, personal savings/bank account, or stocks. Copy of last 3 months of bank statements. 4. 2 years of rental history for each applicant. Must provide contact information, including phone number and email for landlord. 5. Pets photos of all pets/animals. Property may require a pet rent or deposit. ESA/Service animals: must submit supporting documentation. START LEASE & MOVE-IN PROCESS Resident is responsible for $100 lease preparation and move-in, this fee must be paid prior to resident move-in date. RESIDENT BENEFITS PROGRAM The Resident Benefit Program is designed to provide convenience to our residents by providing several services and liability protections which satisfies the renters insurance requirement, plus additional benefits. The tenant will be billed $39.00 monthly for the Reside..

Property highlights

How 550 Graves Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby: There is a high school 0.4 mile away
Central heat: This address offers a climate controlled environment
Images available: There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space: One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors

Address details

Neighborhood	El Cajon
Zip code	92020
Type	Condo for rent

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Rent trends in El Cajon

2-bedroom apartments at 550 Graves Ave #16 cost about 12% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in El Cajon.

Median rents as of Jan 17 2026.

El Cajon

A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in El Cajon
Month	Median Rent
February 2024	$2,199
March 2024	$2,218
April 2024	$2,243
May 2024	$2,248
June 2024	$2,243
July 2024	$2,243
August 2024	$2,267
September 2024	$2,291
October 2024	$2,260
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	$2,241

A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in El Cajon
Month	Median Rent
February 2024	$2,199
March 2024	$2,217
April 2024	$2,236
May 2024	$2,247
June 2024	$2,232
July 2024	$2,234
August 2024	$2,263
September 2024	$2,291
October 2024	$2,251
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	$2,233

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Rent history

Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 550 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA.
			Bath
4 months ago	$2,300	2 bed	2 bath
3 years ago	$2,395	2 bed	2 bath
3 years ago	$975	1 bed	1 bath
7 years ago	$1,520	2 bed	2 bath
7 years ago	$1,600	2 bed	2 bath
9 years ago	$1,325	2 bed	2 bath
12 years ago	$1,250	2 bed	2 bath

Schools near 550 Graves Ave #16

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Getting around El Cajon near 550 Graves Ave #16

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 550 Graves Ave #16, El Cajon

Groceries

7/10

At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

7/10

Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

5/10

Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10

Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

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

3/10

Some bars within walking distance

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