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688 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA|El Cajon
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Property Overview
688 Taft Ave in El Cajon offers a balanced mix of practical advantages and appealing features, with characteristics that support comfortable everyday living and broad usability. It stands out for its useful strengths, while also presenting qualities that may appeal to a variety of lifestyle needs.
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 |
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Policies and fees
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One-time.
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
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Cat Policy
Allowed
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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 1 mile away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | El Cajon |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 92020 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in El Cajon
3-bedroom apartments at 688 Taft Ave cost about 5% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in El Cajon.
Median rents as of Jun 27 2026.
El Cajon
El Cajon
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $3,396 |
| August 2024 | $3,074 |
| September 2024 | $3,162 |
| October 2024 | $3,348 |
| November 2024 | $3,418 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $3,291 |
| August 2024 | $2,997 |
| September 2024 | $3,082 |
| October 2024 | $3,249 |
| November 2024 | $3,401 |
| 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 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $118,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,950.
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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
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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
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
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
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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