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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly
  • Modern kitchens
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet play area
  • Garden-style community
  • Spacious one and two bedroom apartments
  • Outdoor grill area

Location

291 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019, USA|El Cajon
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Management

Pan American Properties

Leasing office

(310) 929-9660

Property Overview

Evergreen scores an impressive 8.6 overall on Zumper, reflecting its strong appeal to renters. The property features spacious one and two-bedroom apartments, modern kitchens, and excellent amenities, including a pet play area and outdoor grill. With a competitive price rating of 10 and a location rating of 9, it offers great value and convenient access to schools and attractions, ensuring an elevated quality of life for residents.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Evergreen is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Evergreen 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
  • High school nearby
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Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Evergreen1 bed1 bath700 sqft$1,695 /mo5 units availableSCHEDULE A SHOWING ONLINE AT: showmojo. com lz d27bf3609a ---- ONE MONTH FREE! Evergreen Apartments 291 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019 Unit Amenities Air Conditioning Private Balcony Kitchen Features: Refrigerator Oven Range Community Amenities Laundry Facilities Outdoor Grill Area Pet Play Area About Evergreen Apartments Located in the highly desirable 92019 area of El Cajon, Evergreen Apartments is a charming garden-style community offering 68 well-maintained units. Built in 1972, the property features: Unit Mix: 52 spacious one-bedroom apartments 16 two-bedroom, one-bath units Upgrades: 25% of the apartments have been renovated with modern kitchens, updated cabinets, and upgraded bathrooms with improved vanities. Prime Location The Evergreen Apartments are conveniently located within walking distance of popular retail destinations, including: Sprouts Farmers Market Walmart Neighborhood Market With its excellent location, updated units, and community amenities, Evergreen Apartments is the perfect place to call home. Contact us today! 11 months Air Conditioning Wall All White Appliances Assigned Parking Ceiling Fan Kitchen Freezer Fridge Heating Radiant Pets Range Hood White Range Oven Reserved Parking Stove White Wood Like Flooring
Evergreen2 bed1 bath950 sqft$2,095 /mo1 unit availableSCHEDULE A SHOWING ONLINE AT: showmojo. com lz 21d961e0cf ---- 11 months Air Conditioning Wall All White Appliances Assigned Parking Ceiling Fan Kitchen Freezer Fridge Heating Radiant Pets Private Yard Range Hood White Range Oven Reserved Parking Stove White Wood Like Flooring

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Amenities for Evergreen

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningBalcony
Ceiling Fan

Appliances

Garbage Disposal

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned ParkingOff-Street Parking
Outdoor Space
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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Evergreen Apartments 291 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019 Unit Amenities Air Conditioning Private Balcony Kitchen Features: Refrigerator Oven Range Community Amenities Laundry Facilities Outdoor Grill Area Pet Play Area About Evergreen Apartments Located in the highly desirable 92019 area of El Cajon, Evergreen Apartments is a charming garden-style community offering 68 well-maintained units. Built in 1972, the property features: Unit Mix: 52 spacious one and two bedroom apartments 16 two-bedroom, one-bath units Upgrades: 25% of the apartments have been renovated with modern kitchens, updated cabinets, and upgraded bathrooms with improved vanities. Prime Location The Evergreen Apartments are conveniently located within walking distance of popular retail destinations, including: Sprouts Farmers Market Walmart Neighborhood Market With its excellent location, updated units, and community amenities, Evergreen Apartments is the perfect place to call home. Contact us today!


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Evergreen is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Evergreen 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 Evergreen
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.
Evergreen 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.
Evergreen goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Evergreen 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.
Evergreen 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 Evergreen 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.

Evergreen is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 4 pet grooming services nearby
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 11 pet supply stores near the property

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 Evergreen compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.1 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.5 mile away

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Rent trends in El Cajon

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 3% lower than 1-bedrooms in El Cajon.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Evergreen to be 5% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in El Cajon.

Median rents as of Feb 28 2026.
El Cajon
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A table of studio rental data trends in El Cajon
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,540
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$1,539
January 2026$1,495
February 2026$1,476
A table of studio rental data trends in El Cajon
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,540
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$1,539
January 2026$1,495
February 2026$1,476

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$67,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $67,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,695.
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Schools near Evergreen

Meridian Elementary School

651 s third st

el cajon, CA, 92019

K-5Public
C+

Cajon Valley Home

2962 jamul dr

el cajon, CA, 92019

K-8Public
C+

Empower

165 roanoke rd

el cajon, CA, 92020

K-8Public
B+

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 291 Jamacha Rd

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

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 291 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon

Groceries

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

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 291 Jamacha Rd

Saray Butcher Shop
115 Jamacha Rd
Sprouts Farmers Market
152 N 2nd St
Valley Foods
1275 E Main St
Trepco West Cash & Carry
333 Walter Way
Lulu's International Market
678 Jamacha Rd

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