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Sunset Gardens
El Cajon, CA 92021

- 1–2 Bedrooms
- 640–1,140 Square Feet
About Sunset Gardens
Experience a carefree, relaxing lifestyle at Sunset Gardens Apartments in El Cajon, CA. We are perfectly situated in a well-kept area with lush and beautifully landscaped grounds, providing easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment. Thoughtfully designed with comfort in mind, our expansive one bedroom apartments and two bedroom townhomes feature a wide array of stylishly efficient amenities including a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning, plush carpeting, ceiling fans, window coverings, fenced-in backyards, patios or balconies, extra storage, and more! We bring you classic apartment living at its best. Sunset Gardens' professional management team guarantees you'll enjoy a comfortable life of relaxation. From our beautiful pool and spa, convenient laundry room, available carports, and on-site maintenance, you'll find easy living with endless comforts and conveniences. We pride ourselves on ensuring residents only the best in apartment living.*** $25 per person per month water charge.
Sunset Gardens is located in the El Cajon Neighborhood and 92021 Zip code of El Cajon, CA.
Unique Features and Amenities
- Air Conditioner
- BBQ/Picnic Area
- Carpeting
- Carport
- Ceiling Fan
- Efficient Appliances
- Electronic Thermostat
- Extra Storage
- Flexible rent payment option, through FLEX
- Large Closets
- Patio/Balcony
- Pool
- Preinstalled WiFi with 1st Month Free from Cox!
Property Contact Info
Office Hours
| Monday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Floorplan Pricing and Availability
New! Interactive Property Map
1 Bedroom
Show Unavailable Floorplans1 BEDROOM 740 SQ FT
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 640-740 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
Floorplans
Availability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit View Details Available Now C19 740 $500 Available Now F05 740 $500 Available Now H11 740 $500 Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Living Space
- Views
Outdoor Space
- Grill
Unit C19 Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Living Space
- Views
Outdoor Space
- Grill
Unit F05 Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Living Space
- Views
Outdoor Space
- Grill
Unit H11 Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Living Space
- Views
Outdoor Space
- Grill
Apartment Model: 1 BEDROOM 740 SQ FT1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 640-740 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
1 BEDROOM 740 SQ FT - Floorplan Apartment Unit: C19Apartment Model: 1 BEDROOM 740 SQ FT1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 740 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: F05Apartment Model: 1 BEDROOM 740 SQ FT1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 740 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: H11Apartment Model: 1 BEDROOM 740 SQ FT1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 740 sq ftAvailable NowRENOVATED 1 BEDROOM 740 SQ FT
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 740 sq ftModel Gallery
Floorplans
Availability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable RENOVATED 1 BEDROOM 740 SQ FT 740 sq ft Apartment Model: RENOVATED 1 BEDROOM 740 SQ FT1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 740 sq ftUnavailable![]()
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RENOVATED 1 BEDROOM 740 SQ FT - Floorplan 2 2 Bedrooms
Show Unavailable Floorplans2 BEDROOM 1140 SQ FT
2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 1140 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
Floorplans
Photos
Availability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit View Details Available Now G06 1140 $500 Available Now A04 1140 $500 July 17, 2026 B03 1140 $500 Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Living Space
- Bay Window
- Views
- Vinyl Flooring
- Walk-In Closets
Outdoor Space
- Grill
- Yard
Unique Features
- Pool
Unit G06 Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Living Space
- Bay Window
- Views
- Vinyl Flooring
- Walk-In Closets
Outdoor Space
- Grill
- Yard
Unique Features
- Pool
Unit A04 Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Living Space
- Bay Window
- Views
- Vinyl Flooring
- Walk-In Closets
Outdoor Space
- Grill
- Yard
Unique Features
- Pool
Unit B03 Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Living Space
- Bay Window
- Views
- Vinyl Flooring
- Walk-In Closets
Outdoor Space
- Grill
- Yard
Unique Features
- Pool
Apartment Model: 2 BEDROOM 1140 SQ FT2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 1140 sq ftAvailable NowFloorplansPhotos![]()
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2 BEDROOM 1140 SQ FT - Floorplan Apartment Unit: G06Apartment Model: 2 BEDROOM 1140 SQ FT2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 1140 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: A04Apartment Model: 2 BEDROOM 1140 SQ FT2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 1140 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: B03Apartment Model: 2 BEDROOM 1140 SQ FT2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 1140 sq ftAvailable July 17, 2026RENOVATED 2 BEDROOM 1140 SQ FT
2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 1140 sq ftModel Gallery
Floorplans
Availability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable RENOVATED 2 BEDROOM 1140 SQ FT 1140 sq ft Apartment Model: RENOVATED 2 BEDROOM 1140 SQ FT2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 1140 sq ftUnavailable![]()
RENOVATED 2 BEDROOM 1140 SQ FT - Floorplan 1 ![]()
RENOVATED 2 BEDROOM 1140 SQ FT - Floorplan 2
Property Information
- 102 Units
- 2 Stories
- Built in 1970
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
Required Fees
One-Time Basics
- Due at Application
- Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$40.00
- Due at Move-In
- Security Deposit (secdep)iMax of 1. Security Deposit ($1,250 – Equal to one month's rent) Charged per unit.Varies
Utilities
- Credit Building ServiceiMax of 1. Free Credit Building Service-Optional rent reporting program that allows residents to build credit through on-time rent payments Charged per unit.Varies/mo
- RLL Property Damage Liability WaiveriMax of 1. RLL Property Damage Liability Waiver Charged per unit.$15.00/mo
- Utilities - RUBS (Water/Trash/etc)iMax of 1. Utilities - RUBS (Water/Trash/etc) Charged per unit.Varies/mo
Other Fees and Policies
Pet Fees
- Cat
- Cat DepositiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$500.00
- Cat RentiCharged Per Pet.$50.00/mo
- Dog
- Dog DepositiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$500.00
- Dog RentiCharged Per Pet.$50.00/mo
- Other Pet
- Pet Deposit (petdep)iMax of 1. Pet Deposit Charged Per Pet.$500.00
- Pet Rent (petrent)iMax of 2. $50 Per Pet - Pet Rent Charged Per Pet.$50.00/mo
German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Pit bulls, Bull Terriers, Doberman Pinschers, Chows, Akitas, American Staffordshires, Wolf Breeds and Bulldogs. Hybrids, pure breads, or mixed at any percentage are prohibited from residing at this community.
German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Pit bulls, Bull Terriers, Doberman Pinschers, Chows, Akitas, American Staffordshires, Wolf Breeds and Bulldogs. Hybrids, pure breads, or mixed at any percentage are prohibited from residing at this community.
Max of 2. | Restrictions: German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Pit bulls, Bull Terriers, Doberman Pinschers, Chows, Akitas, American Staffordshires, Wolf Breeds and Bulldogs. Hybrids, pure breads, or mixed at any percentage are prohibited from residing at this c...
Max of 1.
Parking Fees
- Parking
- ParkingiMax of 1. Parking Charged Per Vehicle.$50-$75/mo
- Surface Lot
- Covered
Max of 1.
Additional Parking Options
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Features and Amenities
Living Area Features
- Walk In Closets
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- Shopping
- Colleges
- Grocery
- Medical
- Transportation
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Nearby Schools
Cajon Valley Middle
Naranca Elementary
El Cajon Valley High
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Points of Interest
Time and distance from Sunset Gardens.
Big Box and Retail
Target
Cvs/Pharmacy
Jcpenney
Colleges and Universities
Groceries
Food 4 Less
Albertsons
Crest Foods
Hospitals
Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System
East Campus Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health
Military Bases
San Diego Naval Air Station
Shopping Centers
Sunset Gardens has 5 shopping centers within 0.3 miles.
Transit Stations
Nearby Neighborhoods
Rental Price Ranges in the Area
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cajon Studio Apartments | $1,706 | $1,395 | $2,250 |
| El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,220 | $1,350 | $4,054 |
| El Cajon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,667 | $1,900 | $8,211 |
| El Cajon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,545 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
| El Cajon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,842 | $6,564 | $10,000+ |
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Max of 2. | Restrictions: German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Pit bulls, Bull Terriers, Doberman Pinschers, Chows, Akitas, American Staffordshires, Wolf Breeds and Bulldogs. Hybrids, pure breads, or mixed at any percentage are prohibited from residing at this c...