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(619) 792-1418
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163 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020

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Trade Winds Apartments

163 Ballantyne St
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 792-1418
Trade Winds Apartments in El Cajon, CA - Building Photo
  • 1 Bedroom Bedrooms
  • $1,695-$1,725 Pricing
  • 574 Square 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 El Cajon Neighborhood and 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
  • On-Site Laundry Facilities
  • On-Site Manager
  • Public Transportation
  • Sparkling Pool

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Property Contact Info

Office Hours

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

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Trade Winds Apartments offers 1 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,695 and having 574 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
      $1,695Available Now03574$1,000
      $1,725 October 25, 202628574$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 - $1,725

      Deposit

      • $1,000 deposit

      Unit 03 Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Air Conditioning

      Kitchen

      • Dishwasher

      Unique Features

      • 1 Assigned Parking Space
      • First Floor Apartment
      • On-Site Laundry Facilities
      • Swimming Pool

      Unit 03 Rent and Fees

      Unit Price

      • $1,695

      Deposit

      • $1,000 deposit

      Model Rent and Fees

      Model Price Range

      • $1,695 - $1,725

      Unit 28 Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Air Conditioning
      • Cable Ready

      Kitchen

      • Dishwasher

      Unique Features

      • 1 Assigned Parking Space
      • On-Site Laundry Facilities
      • Second Floor Apartment
      • Swimming Pool

      Unit 28 Rent and Fees

      Unit Price

      • $1,725

      Deposit

      • $1,000 deposit

      Model Rent and Fees

      Model Price Range

      • $1,695 - $1,725
    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

    • 42 Units
    • 2 Stories
    • Built in 1963

    Lease Terms

    • 12 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.

    Ask About Our Fees

    Required Fees

    One-Time Basics

    Due at Application
    Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$40.00

    Other Fees and Policies

    Parking Fees

    Covered
    Parking FeeiMax of 1. Charged per vehicle.$0.00/mo
    Comments:

    Max of 1.

    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

    Map

    163 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020

    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

    • 50 / 100 Fairly bikeable

      Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

    • 90 / 100 Exceptionally car friendly

      Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

    Scores provided by Local Logic details

    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

    • 60 / 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

    • 40 / 100 Noise Level

      Some sources of noise nearby

    Scores provided by Local Logic

    Frequently Asked Questions about Trade Winds Apartments

    Where is Trade Winds Apartments located?

    Trade Winds Apartments is located at 163 Ballantyne St near the El Cajon area of El Cajon, CA

    What is the current rent range at Trade Winds Apartments?

    1 Bedrooms at Trade Winds Apartments currently start from $1,695. Call today for more info!

    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 Value3.4

      The Trade Winds Apartments Apartments are 24.5% cheaper than the average apartment in the El Cajon area.

      Rent Comparison to the El Cajon Neighborhood

      FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
      1 Bedroom$1,695$2,244-$549-24.5%

      Methodology: On 09/22/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 390 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Trade Winds Apartments (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 09/22/2026

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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

    East Campus Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health

    6655 Alvarado Road
    12 minute drive / 5.83 miles away

    Military Bases

    San Diego Naval Base

    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 $1,767$1,395$2,105
    El Cajon 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,244$1,450$6,264
    El Cajon 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,654$1,835$7,153
    El Cajon 3 Bedroom Apartments $3,651$2,495$10,000+
    El Cajon 4 Bedroom Apartments $5,892$4,776$8,856
    2 Bedroom Homes$2,675$1,995$4,100
    3 Bedroom Homes$3,595$2,395$4,850
    4 Bedroom Homes$5,167$3,800$9,500
    5 Bedroom Homes$5,450$5,400$5,500

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