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163 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 439-0953
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Trade Winds Apartments

163 Ballantyne St
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 439-0953
Trade Winds Apartments in El Cajon, CA - Building Photo
  • 1–2 Bedrooms
  • $1,695-$2,150Pricing
  • 574–758Square Feet

About 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.

Trade Winds Apartments is located in the 92020 Zip code of El Cajon, CA. This community is professionally managed by Torrey Pines Property Management

Unique Features and Amenities

  • 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartment Homes
  • Assigned Parking
  • Close To Busline
  • Conveniently Located to Shopping and Banks
  • Courtesy patrol
  • Covered Parking
  • Freeway Access
  • Non-Smoking Community
  • On-Site Laundry Facilities
  • On-site Manager
  • Public Transportation
  • Sparkling Pool

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Trade Winds Apartments offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,695 and having 574–758 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    1 BR / 1 BA

    From $1,695

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 574 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotosView Details
    $1,750Available Now24574$1,000
    $1,695Available Now12574$1,000

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,695 - $1,750

    Deposit

    • $1,000 deposit

    Unit 24 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher

    Unique Features

    • Covered Parking
    • New Carpet
    • New LVP Flooring
    • On-Site Laundry Facilities
    • Swimming Pool

    Unit 24 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,750

    Deposit

    • $1,000 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,695 - $1,750

    Unit 12 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher

    Unique Features

    • 1 Assigned Parking Space
    • Covered Parking
    • On-Site Laundry Facilities
    • Swimming Pool

    Unit 12 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,695

    Deposit

    • $1,000 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,695 - $1,750
  • 2 Bedrooms

    2 BR / 1 BA

    $2,150

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 758 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotos
    $2,150Available Now07758$1,200

    Unit 07 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher

    Unique Features

    • 2 Assigned Parking Spaces
    • Corner Unit
    • Courtesy patrol
    • Covered Parking
    • New Paint
    • On-Site Laundry Facilities
    • Swimming Pool

    Unit 07 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,150

    Deposit

    • $1,200 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,150
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Call us at: (619) 439-0953 to schedule a tour.

Property Information

  • 42 Units
  • 2 Stories
  • Built in 1963

Lease Terms

  • 12 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Required Fees

One-Time Move-In Fees

Due at Application
Application Fee Per Applicant$40

Other Fees

Parking Fees

Covered

Parking Fee$0/mo

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

  • Public Transportation
  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Walk Up

Outdoor Features

  • Grill
  • Picnic Area

Recreation and Fitness

  • Pool

Interior Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Cable Ready
  • Air Conditioning
  • Smoke Free

Kitchen Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Living Area Features

  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Carpet
Google Map

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163 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Getting Around

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Trade Winds Apartments

Where is Trade Winds Apartments located?

Trade Winds Apartments is located at 163 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA

What is the current rent range at Trade Winds Apartments?

1 Bedroom to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Trade Winds Apartments currently range from $1,695 to $2,150

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Trade Winds Apartments are
  • 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

Are pets allowed?

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

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Nice Value3.2

    The Trade Winds Apartments Apartments are 18.15% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the city of El Cajon

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$1,695$2,140-$445-20.8%
    2 Bedroom$2,150$2,545-$395-15.5%

    Methodology: On 11/03/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 993 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 11/03/2025

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

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Nearby Schools

Naranca Elementary

Cajon Valley Union
1030 Naranca Avenue
Public School - Grades K-6 (855 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away
2/10

El Cajon Valley High

Grossmont Union High
1035 East Madison Avenue
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1652 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away
3/10

Cajon Valley Middle

Cajon Valley Union
550 East Park Avenue
Public School - Grades 6-8 (967 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.2 miles away
4/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Trade Winds Apartments.

Big Box and Retail

Jcpenney

355 Fletcher Pky
1 minute drive / 0.46 miles away

Walmart

605 Fletcher Pky
1 minute drive / 0.57 miles away

Target

250 Broadway
2 minute drive / 0.67 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Grossmont College

8800 Grossmont College Drive
6 minute drive / 2.9 miles away

Cuyamaca College

900 Rancho San Diego Parkway
8 minute drive / 3.96 miles away

San Diego State University

5500 Campanile Dr.
14 minute drive / 6.68 miles away

Groceries

Food 4 Less

444 Broadway
1 minute drive / 0.64 miles away

Albertsons

8920 Fletcher Pky
5 minute drive / 2.8 miles away

Vons

8011 University Ave
9 minute drive / 4.42 miles away

Hospitals

Grossmont Hospital

5555 Grossmont Center Drive Box 58
6 minute drive / 3.19 miles away

Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System

7050 Parkway Drive
11 minute drive / 5.22 miles away

Alvarado Hospital Medical Center

6655 Alvarado Road
12 minute drive / 5.83 miles away

Military Bases

San Diego Naval Air Station

26 minute drive / 12.58 miles away

Shopping Centers

El Cajon Towne Center

301-399 N Magnolia Ave
1 minute drive / 0.09 miles away

Parkway Plaza

415-761 Parkway Plaza
1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away

Sunshine Plaza

301-345 W Main St
1 minute drive / 0.48 miles away

Trade Winds Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 0.5 miles.

Transit Stations

Arnele Avenue-Orange Line

1082 Arnele Ave
2 minute drive / 0.96 miles away

Arnele Avenue-Green Line

1082 Arnele Ave
2 minute drive / 0.96 miles away

El Cajon Transit Center-Orange Line

1124 W Palm Ave
3 minute drive / 1.09 miles away

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
El Cajon Studio Apartments $1,726$1,200$2,404
El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,140$1,500$3,276
El Cajon 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,545$1,850$3,863
El Cajon 3 Bedroom Apartments $3,115$2,495$4,315
El Cajon 4 Bedroom Apartments $5,957$4,566$8,738

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