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Highlights

  • Dishwasher
  • On-site laundry
  • Off-street parking
  • Centrally located
  • 24-hour fitness
  • Recently upgraded interior

Location

148 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA|El Cajon
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Management

The Comana Company, Inc

Leasing office

(619) 200-7145

Property Overview

TAFT is a highly rated property with an impressive Zumper expert rating of 9.1, reflecting its excellent combination of amenities, pricing, and location. It features valuable highlights such as a dishwasher, on-site laundry, off-street parking, and a 24-hour fitness center, all recently upgraded for enhanced living. Additionally, the property is competitively priced, offering great value for money, and is conveniently located near top-rated schools, ensuring an elevated quality of life for residents.

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

9.1
Excellent
TAFT is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath875 sqft$1,850 /mo1 unit availableSpacious & Affordable Apartment! Recently upgraded Interior. This apartment offers nice size rooms with a dishwasher, A/C, off-street parking, on-site laundry, balconies (for upstairs units only) and more all within walking distance to Main Street (Newly Renovated Downtown El Cajon!) which hosts a wide variety of restaurants, shops, boutiques, seasonal festivities, parades, Starbucks and 24-Hour Fitness among many other neighborhood amenities. Centrally located to the 67 and 8 this apartment is your best bet when looking for a new home. Pets: Cats approved. Please contact Brooke at 619-200-7145 to schedule a tour.

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Amenities for TAFT

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningBalcony
Living Room

Appliances

DishwasherOven
RangeRefrigerator
Stove/Oven

Tech

Cable Ready
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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About TAFT

HomeApartments in El CajonEl Cajon TAFT

Spacious & Affordable Apartment! Recently upgraded Interior. This apartment offers nice size rooms with a dishwasher, A/C, off-street parking, on-site laundry, balconies (for upstairs units only) and more all within walking distance to Main Street (Newly Renovated Downtown El Cajon!) which hosts a wide variety of restaurants, shops, boutiques, seasonal festivities, parades, Starbucks and 24-Hour Fitness among many other neighborhood amenities. Centrally located to the 67 and 8 this apartment is your best bet when looking for a new home. Pets: Cats approved. Please contact Brooke at 619-200-7145 to schedule a tour.


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.
9.1
/10
Excellent
TAFT is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated TAFT
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.
TAFT 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·9A 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.
TAFT goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including air conditioning. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, TAFT receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
TAFT 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·9A 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.
TAFT has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
TAFT provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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 TAFT compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

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Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in El Cajon

2-bedroom apartments at TAFT cost about 16% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in El Cajon.

Median rents as of Nov 8 2025.
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A table of studio rental data trends in El Cajon
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,593
December 2023$1,556
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$1,521
A table of studio rental data trends in El Cajon
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,593
December 2023$1,556
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$1,521

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$74,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $74,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,850.
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Schools near TAFT

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 148 Taft Ave

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 148 Taft Ave, El Cajon

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

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 10-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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