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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Sparkling swimming pool
  • Vinyl plank flooring
  • Stainless appliances
  • Outdoor dining and bbq area
  • In-home laundry
  • Fully-renovated townhome community

Location

311 Linda Way, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA|El Cajon
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Management

Southwest Equity Partners, Inc.

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Leasing office

(619) 780-8844

Property Overview

Sunshine Gardens presents an impressive living experience, achieving a 9.6 expert rating and exceptional scores across various categories, including amenities and location. With a competitive price point and an array of notable features like a sparkling swimming pool and outdoor dining area, this fully-renovated townhome community excels in both quality and trustworthiness. It also promotes a vibrant social life and pet friendliness, making it a standout choice in its market.

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

9.6
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.6 out of 10 overall rating, Sunshine Gardens is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Amenities and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Dishwasher
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Social life

Floor plans

3BR/1.5BA3 bed1.5 bath1,160 sqft$2,790 /mo1 unit availableBeautiful and Spacious Townhome featuring: 3 Bedrooms / 1.5 Bathroom Private patio for relaxation All-Electric appliances Ceiling Fans Laminate Vinyl Flooring Central Air & Heating Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer in Unit Garage Parking Space Access to Community Swimming Pool & BBQ Area Prime Location Fitness center, restaurants, retail stores, and schools. Enjoy easy access to major freeways and public transportation. Utilities: Gas, Water, Trash, and Sewer billed separately. Pet Friendly! Breed restrictions and weight limits may apply. Pet Deposit: $400 Pet Rent: $50/month Call us now to schedule a tour www southwestep com CA DRE#01523691

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Amenities for Sunshine Gardens

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
Refrigerator, Stove, MicrowaveWasher and Dryer

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Assigned ParkingAssigned Parking Space
BarbecueCommunity Pool
Garage ParkingOutdoor Space
Swimming 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

Garage Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Building details

Property details

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About Sunshine Gardens

HomeApartments in El CajonEl Cajon Sunshine Gardens

Sunshine Gardens is a fully-renovated townhome community located in the heart of Downtown El Cajon. Walk in just minutes to nearby dining, retail and other urban amenities. While back at the property, enjoy a sparkling swimming pool, outdoor dining and BBQ area and enclosed common spaces. Every unit comes with in-home laundry, stainless appliances, vinyl plank flooring and other upgraded fixtures.


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.
9.6
/10
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.6 out of 10 overall rating, Sunshine Gardens is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Amenities and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.
How we rated Sunshine Gardens
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.
Sunshine Gardens 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.
Sunshine Gardens 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·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Sunshine Gardens offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A 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.
Sunshine Gardens has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Sunshine Gardens.
Trustworthiness·9A 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.
Sunshine Gardens has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Sunshine Gardens is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • Tile, vinyl or hardwood floors
  • 3 pet hospitals in the area
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • The area has transit options

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 Sunshine Gardens compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 225 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Lacks images
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Rent trends in El Cajon

3-bedroom apartments at Sunshine Gardens cost about 15% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in El Cajon.

Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
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A table of studio rental data trends in El Cajon
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,562
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$1,535
A table of studio rental data trends in El Cajon
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,562
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$1,535

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $111,600 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,790.
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Schools near Sunshine Gardens

Johnson Elementary School

500 w madison

el cajon, CA, 92020

K-5Public
C

Cajon Valley Home

2962 jamul dr

el cajon, CA, 92019

K-8Public
C+
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Neighborhood

El Cajon | El Cajon, CA

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

Getting around El Cajon near 311 Linda Way

Walking

7/10
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 311 Linda Way, El Cajon

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
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

7/10
At least one high school within a 20-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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