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Highlights

  • Spacious closets
  • Cozy living space
  • Shared laundry facilities
  • On-site shared laundry facilities
  • Equipped kitchen
  • Large living room

Location

1028 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA|El Cajon
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Management

Rehmann Realty Group

Leasing office

(844) 329-3493 ext. 9085

Property Overview

1028 South Magnolia Avenue receives an impressive Zumper expert rating of 8.8, highlighting its strong appeal for renters. With top-tier ratings in price, amenities, and location, this property offers exceptional value and convenience, along with notable features like spacious closets and an equipped kitchen. The proximity to highly-rated schools and a wealth of detailed visuals further enhance its attractiveness, ensuring a positive living experience.

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

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 1028 South Magnolia Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1028 South Magnolia Avenue has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby
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Floor plans

1028 South Magnolia Avenue - G2 bed1 bath800 sqft$2,100 /moExcellent location 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment, located in the heart of El Cajon. With easy access to major avenues, this upper-floor unit offers a cozy living space filled with natural light. It features a wall A/C and heater, spacious closets, shared laundry facilities, and one assigned parking space. Property Features: - Equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, and ample cabinet space - Garbage disposal - A/C and Heater - Large living room filled with natural light - Spacious closets - On-site shared laundry facilities - 1 assigned parking space Water and trash services are included in the rent. Prime Location: Easy access to major highways, shopping malls and college. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! ** Furniture not included. Images for illustration purposes only. **

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Onsite Laundry

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Recycling
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About 1028 South Magnolia Avenue

HomeApartments in El CajonEl Cajon 1028 South Magnolia Avenue

Excellent location 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment, located in the heart of El Cajon. With easy access to major avenues, this upper-floor unit offers a cozy living space filled with natural light. It features a wall A/C and heater, spacious closets, shared laundry facilities, and one assigned parking space. Property Features: - Equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, and ample cabinet space - Garbage disposal - A/C and Heater - Large living room filled with natural light - Spacious closets - On-site shared laundry facilities - 1 assigned parking space Water and trash services are included in the rent. Prime Location: Easy access to major highways, shopping malls and college. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! ** Furniture not included. Images for illustration purposes only. **


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 1028 South Magnolia Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1028 South Magnolia Avenue has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 1028 South Magnolia Avenue
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.
1028 South Magnolia Avenue 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·10A 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.
1028 South Magnolia Avenue stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks, making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
1028 South Magnolia Avenue 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·6A 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.
While 1028 South Magnolia Avenue does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
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 1028 South Magnolia Avenue compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away

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Rent trends in El Cajon

2-bedroom apartments at 1028 South Magnolia Avenue cost about 5% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in El Cajon.

Median rents as of Dec 20 2025.
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A table of studio rental data trends in El Cajon
MonthMedian Rent
January 2024$1,541
February 2024$1,552
March 2024$1,550
April 2024$1,554
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$1,546
A table of studio rental data trends in El Cajon
MonthMedian Rent
January 2024$1,541
February 2024$1,552
March 2024$1,550
April 2024$1,554
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$1,546

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$84,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $84,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,100.
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Schools near 1028 South Magnolia Avenue

Chase Avenue Elementary School

195 e chase ave

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 1028 S Magnolia Ave

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

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1028 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

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

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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