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The Courtyards Apartments

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(619) 486-5583
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553 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

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The Courtyards

553 S Magnolia Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 486-5583
The Courtyards in El Cajon, CA - Building Photo
  • 2 Bedroom Bedrooms
  • $2,095 Pricing
  • 900 Square Feet

Rent Specials

WATER / SEWER / TRASH INCLUDED IN RENT~~Call office to schedule a visit !!

About The Courtyards

The Courtyards is located in the 92020 Zip code of El Cajon, CA. This community is professionally managed by Hoban Property Management

Unique Features and Amenities

  • Additional Street Parking
  • assigned parking
  • Beautiful courtyard
  • Beautiful Landscaping
  • Carpeted Floors
  • Easy Access to Freeway
  • Easy Access to I-67
  • Easy Access to Shopping
  • Electric stove & refrigerator
  • Full Wall Closet
  • Heat (Wall)
  • jacuzzi
  • kitchen stove--refrigerator
  • Laundry Facility
  • Lush Landscaping
  • On-site Laundry Facility
  • Picnic Tables
  • Sparkling pool and spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Vertical Blinds
  • Vinyl Floors
  • water trash sewer

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Property Contact Info

Office Hours

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday8:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am–5:00 pm
SaturdayBy Appointment
SundayClosed

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The Courtyards offers 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $2,095 and having 900 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

    • 2 Bedrooms

      Floorplan 2/1

      $2,095

      2 Beds, 1 Bath, 900 sq ft
      Available Jun 12

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositView Details
      $2,095 June 12, 2026102900$900
      $2,095 June 26, 2026303900$900

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Air Conditioning
      • Ceiling Fans
      • Heating

      Kitchen

      • Disposal
      • Freezer
      • Kitchen
      • Oven

      Living Space

      • Vinyl Flooring
      • Walk-In Closets

      Unique Features

      • jacuzzi
      • kitchen stove--refrigerator
      • Laundry Facility
      • Swimming Pool
      • water trash sewer

      Model Rent and Fees

      Model Price

      • $2,095

      Deposit

      • $900 deposit

      Unit 102 Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Air Conditioning
      • Ceiling Fans
      • Heating

      Kitchen

      • Disposal
      • Freezer
      • Kitchen
      • Oven

      Living Space

      • Vinyl Flooring
      • Walk-In Closets

      Unique Features

      • jacuzzi
      • kitchen stove--refrigerator
      • Laundry Facility
      • Swimming Pool
      • water trash sewer

      Unit 102 Rent and Fees

      Unit Price

      • $2,095

      Deposit

      • $900 deposit

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $2,095

      Unit 303 Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Air Conditioning
      • Ceiling Fans
      • Heating

      Kitchen

      • Disposal
      • Freezer
      • Kitchen
      • Oven

      Living Space

      • Vinyl Flooring
      • Walk-In Closets

      Unique Features

      • jacuzzi
      • kitchen stove--refrigerator
      • Laundry Facility
      • Swimming Pool
      • water trash sewer

      Unit 303 Rent and Fees

      Unit Price

      • $2,095

      Deposit

      • $900 deposit

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $2,095
    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.

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    Property Information

    • 65 Units
    • 2 Stories
    • Built in 1976
    • Property License Number:
      DRE #02099899

    Lease Terms

    • 6 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.$25.00

    Pet Policy and Fees

    Cats
    • 2 Pet Limit
    Dogs
    • 2 Pet Limit

    Parking Info and Fees

    Surface Lot
    • 1 Max
    Covered
    • 1 Max

    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

    On-Site Services

    • Laundry Facilities

    Outdoor Features

    • Picnic Area
    • Courtyard

    Recreation and Fitness

    • Spa
    • Pool

    Interior Features

    • Ceiling Fans
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Air Conditioning
    • Smoke Free

    Kitchen Amenities

    • Refrigerator
    • Pantry
    • Kitchen

    Living Area Features

    • Vinyl Flooring
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    553 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

    Frequently Asked Questions about The Courtyards

    Where is The Courtyards located?

    The Courtyards is located at 553 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA

    What is the current rent range at The Courtyards?

    2 Bedrooms at The Courtyards currently start from $2,095. Call today for more info!

    When is the leasing office open?

    • The office Hours for The Courtyards are
    • 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 By Appointment
    • Sunday Closed

    Are pets allowed?

    Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

    Are there any rent specials?

    The current rent special at The Courtyards is: WATER / SEWER / TRASH INCLUDED IN RENT~~Call office to schedule a visit !!.

    Lifestyle Ratings

    • Cost Per Sq.Ft. 3.6

      The Cost Per Square Foot rating shows you the average cost per square foot for floorplans at this community in relation to the local average.

    • Affordability Nice Value3.0

      The The Courtyards Apartments are 17.2% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

      Rent Comparison to the city of El Cajon

      FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
      2 Bedroom$2,095$2,529-$434-17.2%

      Methodology: On 06/09/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 611 other apartment communities in El Cajon using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

      Rent Pricing Data as of 06/09/2026

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    Nearby Schools

    Emerald Middle

    Cajon Valley Union School District
    1221 Emerald Avenue
    Public School - Grades 6-8 (588 Students)
    In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away
    School data provided by GreatSchools.
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    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from The Courtyards.

    Big Box and Retail

    Jcpenney

    355 Fletcher Pky
    3 minute drive / 1.06 miles away

    Walmart

    605 Fletcher Pky
    3 minute drive / 1.1 miles away

    Target

    250 Broadway
    4 minute drive / 1.36 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    Grossmont College

    8800 Grossmont College Drive
    6 minute drive / 3.24 miles away

    Cuyamaca College

    900 Rancho San Diego Parkway
    7 minute drive / 3.3 miles away

    San Diego State University

    5500 Campanile Dr.
    13 minute drive / 6.53 miles away

    Groceries

    Food 4 Less

    444 Broadway
    3 minute drive / 1.32 miles away

    Albertsons

    8920 Fletcher Pky
    5 minute drive / 2.65 miles away

    Vons

    8011 University Ave
    8 minute drive / 4.09 miles away

    Hospitals

    Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Drive Box 58
    6 minute drive / 2.95 miles away

    Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System

    7050 Parkway Drive
    10 minute drive / 5.03 miles away

    Alvarado Hospital Medical Center

    6655 Alvarado Road
    12 minute drive / 5.68 miles away

    Military Bases

    San Diego Naval Air Station

    25 minute drive / 12.1 miles away

    Shopping Centers

    Sunshine Plaza

    301-345 W Main St
    1 minute drive / 0.44 miles away

    Main Street Plaza

    120 S Mollison Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.58 miles away

    El Cajon Towne Center

    301-399 N Magnolia Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away

    The Courtyards has 5 shopping centers within 0.7 miles.

    Transit Stations

    El Cajon Transit Center-Orange Line

    1124 W Palm Ave
    2 minute drive / 0.95 miles away

    El Cajon Transit Center-Green Line

    1124 W Palm Ave
    2 minute drive / 0.95 miles away

    Arnele Avenue-Orange Line

    1082 Arnele Ave
    4 minute drive / 1.36 miles away

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    Rancho San Diego

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    Rental Price Ranges in the Area

    BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
    El Cajon Studio Apartments $1,693$1,395$2,098
    El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,168$1,350$4,789
    El Cajon 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,529$1,771$9,892
    El Cajon 3 Bedroom Apartments $3,404$2,495$10,000+
    El Cajon 4 Bedroom Apartments $11,110$6,460$10,000+

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