5+ Days Ago
Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Gated community
- Laundry room
- Freeway access
Location
563 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021, US|El Cajon
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Property Overview
Broadway Square offers strong overall quality with an expert rating of 8.5/10, highlighted by exceptional value for money (10/10 price rating) and top-tier amenities and location (both 9/10). This gated community provides convenient freeway access, on-site laundry, and ranks highly in the area for both overall value and value per square foot. It is also especially favorable for pet owners, with nearby dog parks, grooming services, and pet hospitals, and a transparent property description contributing to a solid trustworthiness score.
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.
Things you’ll love
More space- Less expensive
- Laundry available on site
Great for
Pet owners
Floor plans
| 1 bedroom | 1 bed | 1 bath | 750 sqft | $1,680 /mo | *MOVE IN READY* Look no further! If you are looking for a quality home and location, you have arrived! We offer a beautiful garden setting at Broadway Square community. Assigned Parking, laundry room, pool, and gated community. We are located close to all bus-lines, trolley freeway access, shopping mall, restaurants, schools, and parks. Rent $1680 Deposit $600 Renters Insurance Required Deposit will hold for you, up to two weeks!! $25 Credit Check Per Adult Pictures are of a similar unit Water, Trash Included Month to Month Contracts Broadway Square Apartments 563 Broadway El Cajon 92021 For more information or to schedule a viewing or to pick up an application call 619-444-5932 business hour 10am to 5pm Monday through Thursday Saturday 9am -1pm |
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Amenities for Broadway Square
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Carpet |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Garden |
| Swimming Pool |
Services
| On-Site Management |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Application Fee
One-time. Agent application fee.
$35
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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About Broadway Square
MOVE -IN READY!!! Welcome Home Look no further! If you are looking for a quality home and location, you have arrived! We offer a beautiful garden setting at Broadway Square community. Assigned Parking, laundry room, pool, and gated community. We are located close to all bus-lines, trolley freeway access, shopping mall, restaurants, schools, and parks. Broadway Square Apartments 563 Broadway El Cajon 92021 For more information or to schedule a viewing or to pick up an application call 619-444-5932 business hour 10am to 5pm Monday through Thursday Saturday 9am -1pm Rent $1700 Deposit $600 Deposit will hold for you, up to two weeks!! $25 Credit Check Per Adult Pictures are of a similar unit Water, Trash Included Renters Insurance Required Month to Month Contracts
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.
8.5
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Broadway Square is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Broadway Square has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
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.
Broadway Square 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.
Broadway Square 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, Broadway Square 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.
Broadway Square 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 Broadway Square does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
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.
Broadway Square 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.
Broadway Square is great 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 Broadway Square compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 100 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
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Rent trends in El Cajon
1-bedroom apartments at Broadway Square cost about 5% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in El Cajon.
Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
El Cajon
El Cajon
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| March 2026 | $1,486 |
| April 2026 | $1,498 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| March 2026 | $1,486 |
| April 2026 | $1,498 |
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Can I afford to live at 563 Broadway?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$67,200/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $67,200 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,680.
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Schools near Broadway Square
Naranca Elementary School
1030 naranca ave
el cajon, CA, 92021
K-6Public
C
Empower
165 roanoke rd
el cajon, CA, 92020
K-8Public
B+
Cajon Valley Home
2962 jamul dr
el cajon, CA, 92019
K-8Public
C+
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 563 Broadway
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
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 563 Broadway, El Cajon
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
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
6/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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