The Arches Apartments

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301 Shady Ln
El Cajon, CA 92021

1–3 Bedrooms
603–1,100 Square Feet

About The Arches Apartments

Welcome to The Arches Apartments, a residential community featuring one, two, and three bedroom apartments in Eastern San Diego. Spacious layouts and amenities welcome you home, along with exceptional service and an ideal location within walking distance to shopping, dining and entertainment options. Are you looking for a new apartment home? Contact our friendly, professional management team to schedule a tour today.

The Arches Apartments is located in the El Cajon Neighborhood and 92021 Zip code of El Cajon, CA.

Unique Features and Amenities

1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartment Homes
AC
Assigned Parking
Available Flex Payment Option
BBQ and Picnic Areas
Blinds
Cats Welcome
Ceiling Fans
Dishwasher
Freeway Access
Fully Equipped Kitchens
Gated Community
Hard Surface CounterTops
Landscaped Courtyard
Laundry Facility
Lush Landscaping
Minutes to schools and shopping
On-Site Parking
Pool and Spa
Professional Managed
Public Transportation
Refrigerator
Spacious Living Areas
Vinyl Floors

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Property Contact Info

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Office Hours

Monday	8:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday	8:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday	8:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday	8:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday	8:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

1 Bedrooms
2 Bedrooms
3 Bedrooms

1 Bedroom
One Bedroom One Bath
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 616 sq ft
Available Aug 23
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August 23, 2026 068 616 $600 View Details Below
September 5, 2026 002 616 $600 View Details Below
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Apartment Model: One Bedroom One Bath1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 616 sq ftAvailable August 23, 2026
One Bedroom One Bath - Floorplan
Apartment Unit: 068Apartment Model: One Bedroom One Bath1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 616 sq ftAvailable August 23, 2026
Apartment Unit: 002Apartment Model: One Bedroom One Bath1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 616 sq ftAvailable September 5, 2026
2 Bedrooms
Two Bedroom One Bath
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 825 sq ft
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Available Now 047 825 $700 View Details Below
Available Now 027 825 $700 View Details Below
August 25, 2026 020 825 $700 View Details Below
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Apartment Model: Two Bedroom One Bath2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 825 sq ftAvailable Now
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Apartment Unit: 047Apartment Model: Two Bedroom One Bath2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 825 sq ftAvailable Now
Apartment Unit: 027Apartment Model: Two Bedroom One Bath2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 825 sq ftAvailable Now
Apartment Unit: 020Apartment Model: Two Bedroom One Bath2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 825 sq ftAvailable August 25, 2026
Two Bedroom One Bath Casita
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 603 sq ft

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Unavailable Two Bedroom One Bath Casita 603 sq ft
Apartment Model: Two Bedroom One Bath Casita2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 603 sq ftUnavailable
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3 Bedrooms
Three Bedroom Two Bath
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1100 sq ft
Available Sep 4
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit Property Map View Details
September 4, 2026 010 1100 $800 View Details Below
September 4, 2026 086 1100 $800 View Details Below
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Apartment Model: Three Bedroom Two Bath3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1100 sq ftAvailable September 4, 2026
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Apartment Unit: 010Apartment Model: Three Bedroom Two Bath3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1100 sq ftAvailable September 4, 2026
Apartment Unit: 086Apartment Model: Three Bedroom Two Bath3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1100 sq ftAvailable September 4, 2026

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit	Property Map	View Details
August 23, 2026	068	616	$600		View Details Below
September 5, 2026	002	616	$600		View Details Below

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit	View Details
Available Now	047	825	$700	View Details Below
Available Now	027	825	$700	View Details Below
August 25, 2026	020	825	$700	View Details Below

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
Unavailable	Two Bedroom One Bath Casita	603 sq ft

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit	Property Map	View Details
September 4, 2026	010	1100	$800		View Details Below
September 4, 2026	086	1100	$800		View Details Below

Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Property Information

Renovated In 2025
93 Units
2 Stories
Built in 1969

Lease Terms

3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 mo

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.$35.00

Other Fees and Policies

Situational Fees

Late Feei$75.00/per occurrence

NSF Tenant Feei$25.00/per occurrence

Pet Fees

Other Pet: Pet FeeiPet Fee Charged Per Pet.Varies/mo

Parking Info and Fees

Surface Lot

1 Max

Street

Other

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

Unique Amenities

1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartment Homes
AC
Assigned Parking
Available Flex Payment Option
BBQ and Picnic Areas
Blinds
Cats Welcome
Ceiling Fans
Dishwasher
Freeway Access
Fully Equipped Kitchens
Gated Community
Hard Surface CounterTops
Landscaped Courtyard
Laundry Facility
Lush Landscaping
Minutes to schools and shopping
On-Site Parking
Pool and Spa
Professional Managed
Public Transportation
Refrigerator
Spacious Living Areas
Vinyl Floors

Getting Around

60 / 100 Moderately walkable
Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance
40 / 100 Some public transit
Transit is available for most trips
30 / 100 Somewhat Bikeable
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation
100 / 100 Exceptionally car friendly
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

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Getting to Know the Area

80 / 100 Restaurants
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes
70 / 100 Cafes
Variety of cafés within a few minutes
70 / 100 Nightlife
Several bars within a few minutes
80 / 100 Shopping
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes
60 / 100 Parks
Large amount of park space nearby
0 / 100 Noise Level
Many sources of noise nearby

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Nearby Schools

Cajon Valley Middle

Cajon Valley Union School District

550 East Park Avenue

Public School - Grades 6-8 (942 Students)

In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.1 miles away

El Cajon Valley High

Grossmont Union High School District

1035 East Madison Avenue

Public School - Grades 9-12 (1701 Students)

In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away

Lexington Elementary School

Cajon Valley Union School District

1145 Redwood Avenue

Public School - Grades K-5 (878 Students)

In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away

School data provided by GreatSchools.

Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Arches Apartments.

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

215 N 2nd St

1 minute drive / 0.36 miles away

Cvs/Pharmacy

1299 Broadway

1 minute drive / 0.55 miles away

Target

250 Broadway

3 minute drive / 1.29 miles away

Groceries

Food 4 Less

444 Broadway

3 minute drive / 1.21 miles away

Albertsons

9560 Winter Gardens Blvd

7 minute drive / 3.58 miles away

Crest Foods

1103 La Cresta Blvd

9 minute drive / 4.6 miles away

Hospitals

Grossmont Hospital

5555 Grossmont Center Drive Box 58

9 minute drive / 4.26 miles away

Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System

7050 Parkway Drive

13 minute drive / 6.32 miles away

East Campus Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health

6655 Alvarado Road

14 minute drive / 6.95 miles away

The Arches Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 0.4 miles.

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
El Cajon Studio Apartments	$1,767	$1,395	$2,192
El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments	$2,257	$1,350	$4,964
El Cajon 2 Bedroom Apartments	$2,679	$1,835	$6,993
El Cajon 3 Bedroom Apartments	$3,468	$2,495	$10,000+
El Cajon 4 Bedroom Apartments	$7,007	$3,950	$10,000+
2 Bedroom Homes	$2,604	$1,995	$3,250
3 Bedroom Homes	$3,577	$1,300	$5,000
4 Bedroom Homes	$5,263	$3,895	$9,500
5 Bedroom Homes	$5,950	$5,900	$6,000
6 Bedroom Homes	$7,500	$7,500	$7,500