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972 Merritt Dr #16, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA|El Cajon
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Amenities for 972 Merritt Dr #16, El Cajon
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| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
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One-time. Refundable.
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About 972 Merritt Dr #16
Completely remodeled apartment in the City Of El Cajon. 1 bedroom 1 bath, new laminate flooring, new paint, granite countertops, back patio fully private. Assigned parking space, laundry rooms, fruit trees and beautiful green areas shared with the neighborhood. Close to many amenities and schools. Make this apartment yours today! Please call our office to schedule a viewing of this unit!! TPMG REAL ESTATE SERVICES.
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 972 Merritt Dr #16 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | El Cajon |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 92020 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in El Cajon
1-bedroom apartments at 972 Merritt Dr #16 cost about 5% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in El Cajon.
Median rents as of Jan 10 2026.
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| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,775 |
| March 2024 | $1,748 |
| April 2024 | $1,778 |
| May 2024 | $1,795 |
| June 2024 | $1,776 |
| July 2024 | $1,785 |
| August 2024 | $1,765 |
| September 2024 | $1,761 |
| October 2024 | $1,749 |
| November 2024 | $1,778 |
| December 2024 | $1,792 |
| January 2025 | $1,795 |
| February 2025 | $1,795 |
| March 2025 | $1,797 |
| April 2025 | $1,796 |
| May 2025 | $1,823 |
| June 2025 | $1,797 |
| July 2025 | $1,797 |
| August 2025 | $1,787 |
| September 2025 | $1,789 |
| October 2025 | $1,789 |
| November 2025 | $1,783 |
| December 2025 | $1,786 |
| January 2026 | $1,772 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,775 |
| March 2024 | $1,750 |
| April 2024 | $1,781 |
| May 2024 | $1,795 |
| June 2024 | $1,778 |
| July 2024 | $1,789 |
| August 2024 | $1,770 |
| September 2024 | $1,761 |
| October 2024 | $1,749 |
| November 2024 | $1,778 |
| December 2024 | $1,795 |
| January 2025 | $1,795 |
| February 2025 | $1,795 |
| March 2025 | $1,798 |
| April 2025 | $1,796 |
| May 2025 | $1,825 |
| June 2025 | $1,797 |
| July 2025 | $1,797 |
| August 2025 | $1,787 |
| September 2025 | $1,789 |
| October 2025 | $1,789 |
| November 2025 | $1,776 |
| December 2025 | $1,778 |
| January 2026 | $1,767 |
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Can I afford to live at 972 Merritt Dr #16?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 972 Merritt Dr #16
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+
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Getting around El Cajon near 972 Merritt Dr #16
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
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 972 Merritt Dr #16, El Cajon
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
4/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
4/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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