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601 Van Houten

El Cajon, CA 92020 - San Diego County

House

3 beds

2 baths

1,251 sqft

Cats & dogs OK

In-unit laundry

About 601 Van Houten

Remodeled, New Kitchen & Baths, New appliances, 2 Car Garage, Huge Back Yard.

Doesn't include furniture, pictures are staged. Available on a 1-year lease. Applicants must have a credit score of 700 or higher; applicants below this threshold may apply with a qualified cosigner.

Please preview this residence prior to submitting an application.

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RentalSource last checked: 5 hours ago · Listing updated: 5 hours ago

Managed by: Joe Carta Realty · (619) 280-1800 · Appfolio

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Property Summary

Property Type:	House
Rental Fee:	$3,950
Bedrooms:	3 beds
Bathrooms:	2 baths
Size:	1,251 sqft

Pets:	Cats & dogs
Laundry:	In unit
Parking:	Garage
Available:	November 2, 2026
ID:	84668962

Amenities

Washer/Dryer In Unit
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Refrigerator

Leasing Information

Fees

Deposit $3,500 (mandatory, refundable, move-in).

Additional Details

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house at 601 Van Houten in El Cajon, CA 92020 rents for $3,950 a month. It has 1,251 square feet and is pet friendly. 601 Van Houten was advertised by Joe Carta Realty on October 29, 2026.

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3 bedrooms

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With your chosen rent-to-income ratio, an annual income of $158,000 is recommended to comfortably afford this 3-bedroom rental priced at $3,950 per month.

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House for rent

$3,950

Deposit $3,500 · All fees

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Property managed by:

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(619) 280-1800 · View all 6 rentals

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