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Highlights

  • Convenient location
  • Open off-street parking lot
  • On-site laundry room
  • Spacious lower-level apartment

Location

6735 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, California 92115, United States|Rolando
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Management

Merchant Property Management

Leasing office

(619) 299-8515

Property Overview

El Cajon Blvd Apartments presents an attractive option for renters, highlighted by a strong Zumper expert rating of 8.4 out of 10, and an excellent price rating of 10, reflecting its competitive pricing relative to amenities and location. Additionally, the property features a convenient layout, including an open off-street parking lot and on-site laundry, while enjoying a high location rating of 9, ensuring residents have easy access to various points of interest. Lastly, the property's trustworthiness rating of 8 underscores its commitment to transparency and providing a clear experience for potential renters.

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

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, El Cajon Blvd Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, El Cajon Blvd Apartments 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

  • Less expensive

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath$1,550 /mo1 unit availableOpen House – Self Viewing Daily | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Now available: a spacious upper-level 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath apartment in a convenient location just minutes from SDSU and I-8 freeway access. Features Include: Open off-street parking lot (1 car) On-site laundry room Application Info: Credit check fee: $35 per adult (18+) One year lease to start , then month to month contract
2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath$1,895 /mo1 unit availableOpen House – Self Viewing Daily| 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Now available: a spacious lower-level 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath apartment in a convenient location just minutes from SDSU and I-8 freeway access. Features Include: Open off-street parking lot (1 car) On-site laundry room Application Info: Credit check fee: $35 per adult (18+)

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Open House – Self Viewing Daily | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Now available: a spacious upper-level 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath apartment in a convenient location just minutes from SDSU and I-8 freeway access. Features Include: Open off-street parking lot (1 car) On-site laundry room Application Info: Credit check fee: $35 per adult (18+) One year lease to start , then month to month contract


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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, El Cajon Blvd Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, El Cajon Blvd Apartments 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 El Cajon Blvd Apartments
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.
El Cajon Blvd Apartments 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·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, El Cajon Blvd Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
El Cajon Blvd Apartments 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 El Cajon Blvd Apartments 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 El Cajon Blvd Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Rolando

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 16% lower than 1-bedrooms in Rolando.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at El Cajon Blvd Apartments to be 21% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Rolando.

Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
Rolando
San Diego
A table of studio rental data trends in San Diego
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,920
January 2024$1,900
February 2024$1,895
March 2024$1,888
April 2024$1,976
May 2024$1,930
June 2024$1,925
July 2024$1,975
August 2024$1,995
September 2024$1,992
October 2024$1,995
November 2024$1,995
December 2024$1,968
January 2025$1,972
February 2025$1,970
March 2025$1,956
April 2025$1,919
May 2025$1,906
June 2025$1,925
July 2025$1,958
August 2025$1,923
September 2025$1,897
October 2025$1,895
November 2025$1,888
December 2025$1,895
A table of studio rental data trends in Rolando
MonthMedian Rent
October 2025$1,595
November 2025$1,595

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$62,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $62,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,550.
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Schools near El Cajon Blvd Apartments

Clay Elementary School

6506 solita ave

san diego, CA, 92115

K-5Public
B

Alba

4041 oregon st

san diego, CA, 92104

1-12Public

Home & Hosp/Transition Support

4100 normal st annex 14

san diego, CA, 92103

K-12Public

Riley/New Dawn

5650 mt ackerly dr

san diego, CA, 92111

K-12Public

Ihigh Virtual Academy

3939 conde st

san diego, CA, 92110

K-12Public
B+
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Getting around San Diego near 6735 El Cajon Boulevard

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

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

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 6735 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

4/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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