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Highlights

  • Air conditioning
  • Covered parking
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Sparkling pool
  • Easy freeway access
  • Well maintained landscape

Location

163 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA|El Cajon
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Management

TORREY PINES PROPERTY MGMT, INC.

Leasing office

(619) 404-2709 ext. 2

Property Overview

Trade Winds Apartments is a highly rated community with an overall Zumper Expert Rating of 9.2 out of 10, reflecting its strong quality, amenities, location, and trustworthiness. Residents can expect excellent value for the price, convenient access to top-rated nearby schools, and comfortable living supported by features like air conditioning, covered parking, on-site laundry, a sparkling pool, easy freeway access, and well-maintained landscaping.

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Zumper Expert Rating

9.2
Excellent
Trade Winds Apartments is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Floor plans

1 BR / 1 BA1 bed1 bath574 sqft$1,800 /mo1 unit available>>Take a 360 tour of a similar apartment here: https app cloudpano com tours q-o0H1nqf Tradewinds is located on Ballantyne Street in El Cajon. Our community provides a relaxing, calm, retreat for our residents to call home, with our well maintained landscape and a comforting pool. You will also enjoy Barbeque and Picnic Areas, Air Conditioning, Alarms, Covered Parking, and On-Site Laundry Facilities with your new apartment home. Our carefully designed community of apartments is conveniently located close to Westfield Parkway Shopping Center and city transportation. El Cajon is just 15 minutes east of San Diego. Easy freeway access in all directions making transportation a breeze. APPLY NOW: https www on-site com apply property 102882 858-454-4200 x101 **** www tradewindsapts info All Applicants must have the following: -Verifiable Monthly Income of 2.5 Times the Monthly Rent. -Good Credit and Rental History. -A Valid Drivers License or Identification. Professionally managed by Torrey Pines Property Mgmt. Inc. PHOTOS ARE OF A SIMILAR APARTMENT

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Amenities for Trade Winds Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Air Conditioning

Appliances

Dishwasher

Tech

Cable Ready

Building

Onsite Laundry

Grounds

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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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About Trade Winds Apartments

HomeApartments in El CajonEl Cajon Trade Winds Apartments

Tradewinds is located on Ballantyne Street in El Cajon. Our community provides a retreat for our residents to call home, with our well maintained landscape and a sparkling pool. Residents can also enjoy the barbeque and picnic areas, air conditioning, alarms, covered parking, and on-site laundry facilities with your new apartment home. Our carefully designed community of apartments is conveniently located close to Westfield Parkway Shopping Center and city transportation. El Cajon is just 15 minutes east of San Diego and our location provides easy freeway access in all directions, making transportation a breeze.


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.
9.2
/10
Excellent
Trade Winds Apartments is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated Trade Winds Apartments
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.
Trade Winds Apartments 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.
Trade Winds Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including onsite laundry. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Trade Winds Apartments 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.
Trade Winds 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·9A 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.
Trade Winds Apartments has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.
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.

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 Trade Winds 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

Considerations

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Rent trends in El Cajon

1-bedroom apartments at Trade Winds Apartments cost about 2% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in El Cajon.

Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
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A table of studio rental data trends in El Cajon
MonthMedian 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
A table of studio rental data trends in El Cajon
MonthMedian 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 163 Ballantyne St?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$72,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $72,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,800.
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Schools near Trade Winds Apartments

Empower

165 roanoke rd

el cajon, CA, 92020

K-8Public
B+

Naranca Elementary School

1030 naranca ave

el cajon, CA, 92021

K-6Public
C

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 163 Ballantyne St

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

9/10
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

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

Points of interest for 163 Ballantyne St, 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

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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