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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly
  • Luxury
  • Fitness center
  • Clubhouse
  • Sparkling swimming pool
  • Luxury apartment community

Location

12367 Calle Albara, El Cajon, CA 92019, USA|Rancho San Diego
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Leasing office

(619) 670-8171

Open 

Saturday 8:00 am–5:00 pm PT

Property Overview

Rancho Hillside Apartments earns a strong overall impression with an 8.9 rating, supported by excellent scores for amenities, location, price, quality, and trustworthiness. It offers a fitness center, clubhouse, and sparkling swimming pool, and is noted for pet friendliness and fitness and wellness convenience, along with nearby schools, grocery access, and abundant photo coverage.

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

8.9
Very Good
With a solid 8.9 out of 10 overall, Rancho Hillside Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Rancho Hillside Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • More space

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Wellness

Floor plans

1 Bed 1 Bath A1 bed1 bath710 sqft$2,405 /mo
2 Bed 2 Bath C2 bed2 bath990 sqft$2,705 /mo
2 Bed 2 Bath B2 bed2 bath955 sqft$2,776 /mo

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Amenities for Rancho Hillside Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningCarpet
Ceiling FanFireplace
High CeilingsWalk-in Closet

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry

Tech

Vaulted Ceilings Available

Building

Cats OKClubhouse
Dogs OKState-Of-The-Art Fitness Center with Yoga Room

Grounds

Assigned ParkingGuest Parking
Shimmering Swimming Pool

Services

Laundry Care FacilityOn-Call Maintenance Team
On-Site Maintenance

Neighborhood

Easy Access to Public TransportationPublic Parks Nearby
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

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Deposit

One-time.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1
Breed restrictionsYes

Pets Welcome Upon Approval. Breed restrictions apply. Limit of 1 pet per home. Maximum adult weight is 45 pounds. Pet deposit is $500 per pet. Monthly pet rent of $45 for cats, and $45 for dogs will be charged per pet.

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat

Pet Terms

1 cat max.

Dog

Pet Terms

1 dog max.

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Building details

Property details

Units225
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About Rancho Hillside Apartments

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Rancho Hillside is a luxury apartment community where nature's beauty meets luxury living. Relax by the sparkling swimming pool, work up a sweat in the fitness center, or work in the clubhouse. Tour our photo gallery or call the friendliest staff in the country to schedule your tour of our beautiful community. Let us show you how to make Rancho Hillside Apartments in El Cajon, CA, your new home.


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.
8.9
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.9 out of 10 overall, Rancho Hillside Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Rancho Hillside Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Rancho Hillside Apartments
Price·9A 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.
Rancho Hillside Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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.
Rancho Hillside Apartments 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.
Rancho Hillside 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·8A 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.
Anyone looking for quality at a great value will find Rancho Hillside Apartments to be an attractive option. Renters can also rely on this rental to provide them with accurate information they need to find the living experience they desire.
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.

Rancho Hillside Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 3 pet hospitals in the area
  • 5 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby

Wellness

  • On-site fitness center or gym
  • HVAC systems available onsite
  • On-site pool or spa
  • On-site quiet spaces for meditation or yoga

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 Rancho Hillside Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 122 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Fireplace
Upgraded in-unit features
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
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in Rancho San Diego

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 12% higher than 1-bedrooms in Rancho San Diego.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Rancho Hillside Apartments to be 1% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Rancho San Diego.

Median rents as of Aug 15 2026.
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A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Rancho San Diego
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$2,239
September 2024$2,268
October 2024$2,288
November 2024$2,288
December 2024$2,289
January 2025$2,293
February 2025$2,308
March 2025$2,291
April 2025$2,288
May 2025$2,319
June 2025$2,358
July 2025$2,299
August 2025$2,177
September 2025$2,249
October 2025$2,385
November 2025$2,096
December 2025$1,868
January 2026$2,041
February 2026$2,003
March 2026$1,990
April 2026$2,093
May 2026$2,193
June 2026$2,275
July 2026$2,209
August 2026$2,158
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Rancho San Diego
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$2,268
October 2024$2,288
December 2024$2,295
January 2025$2,293
February 2025$2,308
March 2025$2,294
July 2025$2,295
August 2025$2,177
September 2025$2,182
October 2025$2,268
November 2025$2,096
December 2025$1,868
January 2026$1,960
February 2026$2,003
March 2026$1,990
April 2026$2,093
May 2026$2,193
June 2026$2,275
July 2026$2,209
August 2026$2,158

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $96,200 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,405.
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Schools near Rancho Hillside Apartments

Rancho San Diego Elementary School

12151 calle albara

el cajon, CA, 92019

K-5Public
B+

Empower

165 roanoke rd

el cajon, CA, 92020

K-8Public
B+

Cajon Valley Home

2962 jamul dr

el cajon, CA, 92019

K-8Public
C+

Avondale Elementary School

8401 stansbury st

spring valley, CA, 91977

K-6Public
B-

Lemon Grove Academy Elementary

7885 golden ave

lemon grove, CA, 91945

K-6Public
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Neighborhood

Rancho San Diego | Rancho San Diego, CA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around El Cajon near 12367 Calle Albara

Walking

4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

2/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 12367 Calle Albara, El Cajon

Groceries

5/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

5/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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