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Pet Friendly
Location
688 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA|El Cajon
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Property Overview
Located in El Cajon, this property offers strong value for money and provides 24 photos for a helpful visual preview. It is also appealing for pet friendliness, with no breed or pet restrictions, nearby pet supply stores and a pet hospital, plus available outdoor spaces.
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
Less expensive
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 688 Taft Ave, El Cajon
Features
| Dryer |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| Oven | Range |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Limit1
Cat Policy
Allowed
Limit1
About 688 Taft Ave
3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home centrally located in El Cajon. This home features a newly renovated kitchen with newer appliances and flooring. The property includes a nicely sized backyard with a separate fenced dog run and a covered, shaded patio, providing plenty of outdoor space to relax or entertain. An attached garage is included, along with a separate laundry room equipped with a washer and dryer and additional storage cabinets. Property Pros Realty Equal Housing Opportunity DRE#02238080
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 688 Taft Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.6 miles away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 0.7 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | El Cajon |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 92020 |
| Type | House for rent |
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3-bedroom apartments at 688 Taft Ave cost about 8% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in El Cajon.
Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
El Cajon
El Cajon
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $3,456 |
| December 2024 | $3,286 |
| January 2025 | $3,212 |
| February 2025 | $3,071 |
| March 2025 | $3,221 |
| April 2025 | $3,016 |
| May 2025 | $3,027 |
| June 2025 | $3,031 |
| July 2025 | $3,042 |
| August 2025 | $3,125 |
| September 2025 | $3,018 |
| October 2025 | $3,113 |
| November 2025 | $3,075 |
| December 2025 | $3,195 |
| January 2026 | $3,003 |
| February 2026 | $3,041 |
| March 2026 | $3,087 |
| April 2026 | $3,154 |
| May 2026 | $3,124 |
| June 2026 | $3,137 |
| July 2026 | $3,078 |
| August 2026 | $3,147 |
| September 2026 | $3,315 |
| October 2026 | $3,255 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $3,461 |
| December 2024 | $3,340 |
| January 2025 | $3,212 |
| February 2025 | $3,062 |
| March 2025 | $3,180 |
| April 2025 | $2,967 |
| May 2025 | $2,996 |
| June 2025 | $2,962 |
| July 2025 | $3,025 |
| August 2025 | $3,053 |
| September 2025 | $2,975 |
| October 2025 | $3,067 |
| November 2025 | $3,042 |
| December 2025 | $3,170 |
| January 2026 | $2,933 |
| February 2026 | $2,992 |
| March 2026 | $3,006 |
| April 2026 | $3,107 |
| May 2026 | $3,074 |
| June 2026 | $3,100 |
| July 2026 | $3,052 |
| August 2026 | $3,147 |
| September 2026 | $3,315 |
| October 2026 | $3,224 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 4 months ago | $2,950 |
Schools near 688 Taft Ave
Empower
165 roanoke rd
el cajon, CA, 92020
K-8Public
B+
Anza Elementary School
1005 s anza st
el cajon, CA, 92020
K-6Public
C+
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
Getting around El Cajon near 688 Taft Ave
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Transit
4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 688 Taft Ave, 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
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-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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