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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 offers a strong mix of value, convenience, and amenities, with an 8.8 expert rating, top marks for price and amenities, and a highly rated location. Its modern kitchens, laundry facilities, pet play area, garden-style community, spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments, and outdoor grill area add to its appeal, while the property also stands out for its photo count and favorable value metrics.

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

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 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

  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Evergreen1 bed1 bath650+ sqft$1,750 /mo6 units availableSCHEDULE A SHOWING ONLINE AT: showmojo. com lz 5d2a3aa0bb ---- FIRST MONTH FREE! EVERGREEN GARDENS APARTMENTS 291 Jamacha Rd • El Cajon, CA 92019 Now Leasing Spacious Apartment Homes 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom — $1,750 Monthly Rent 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom — $2,095 Monthly Rent Community Features: • Swimming Pool & Jacuzzi • On-Site Laundry Facilities • Air Conditioning • Pet-Friendly Community • Convenient Access to Shopping, Dining, Schools & Public Transportation • Easy Freeway Access Rental Requirements: • Minimum 550 Credit Score • Income Must Equal 2x the Monthly Rent • $1,000 Security Deposit on Approved Credit Professionally Managed by Pan American Properties Call Today to Schedule a Tour! 619-579-7655 619-440-9035 11 months Air Conditioning Wall All White Appliances Assigned Parking Ceiling Fan Kitchen Freezer Fridge Heating Radiant Pets 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 SpaceSwimming Pool
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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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Building details

Property details

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About Evergreen

HomeApartments in El CajonEl Cajon Evergreen

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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 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·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.
Evergreen 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—pets allowed—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.
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
  • Tile, vinyl or hardwood floors
  • 2 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 10 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

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 100 sqft larger than other listings nearby
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
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in El Cajon

1-bedroom apartments at Evergreen cost about the same as the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in El Cajon.

Median rents as of Aug 29 2026.
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A table of studio rental data trends in El Cajon
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,558
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
March 2026$1,486
April 2026$1,498
May 2026$1,494
June 2026$1,532
July 2026$1,490
August 2026$1,473
A table of studio rental data trends in El Cajon
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,558
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
March 2026$1,486
April 2026$1,498
May 2026$1,494
June 2026$1,532
July 2026$1,490
August 2026$1,473

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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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

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