1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santee, CA (233 Rentals)

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Santee Villas
$2,454 - $5,521
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Santee Villas

10445 Mast BlvdSantee, CA 92071
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Parc One
$2,504 - $4,217
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$2,504 - $7,229
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 24

Parc One

320 Town Center PkySantee, CA 92071
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$2,300

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8731 Graves Ave, Unit 29

8731 Graves Ave
SanteeCA92071

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Ridgewood Square
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Ridgewood Square

10762 N Magnolia AVESantee, CA 92071
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8663 Fanita Dr
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8663 Fanita Dr

8663 Fanita DrSantee, CA 92071

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Forester Square
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Forester Square

9560 Via ZapadorSantee, CA 92071
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Laurel Park
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Laurel Park

10122 Buena Vista AveSantee, CA 92071
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The Oaks Apartments
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The Oaks Apartments

9205 Carlton Oaks DrSantee, CA 92071
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The Addison
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The Addison

10267 Mast BlvdSantee, CA 92071
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8529 Graham Ter
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8529 Graham Ter

8529 Graham TerSantee, CA 92071
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Cedar Creek
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Cedar Creek

8616 Fanita DrSantee, CA 92071

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Hunter's Run Apartments
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$1,795 - $1,865
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$1,795 - $2,295
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Hunter's Run Apartments

532 BroadwayEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Navajo Bluffs
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$2,322 - $4,911
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$1,778 - $5,739
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Navajo Bluffs

6575 Jaffe CtSan Diego, CA 92119
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Central Park
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$2,329 - $4,930
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Central Park

5636 Amaya DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Cowles Landing
$2,125 - $2,465
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$2,080 - $2,465
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Cowles Landing

7707-7787 Tommy StSan Diego, CA 92119
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Santee, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Santee 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Santee, CA is found at Vela Santee Apartments in the El Cajon neighborhood and is 1,006 square feet priced from $2,980. Navajo Bluffs in the Prospect Glen neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 800 square feet and currently listed start at $2,379. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Santee:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Vela Santee ApartmentsB1: 1 Bedroom + Office 2 Bath1,006 Sq Ft$2,980
Navajo Bluffs1B1800 Sq Ft$2,379
Ivanhoe Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath750 Sq Ft$2,159
Sunset Gardens1 BEDROOM 740 SQ FT740 Sq Ft$1,949
Ashwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath738 Sq Ft$1,623
Artesia Condominiums1 Bed, 1 bath735 Sq Ft$1,950
Summit Park VillagePlan 1A721 Sq Ft$2,019
Colonnade at Fletcher HillsA2: 1 Bed 1 Bath718 Sq FtCall for Rates
Volterra Apartments1 x 1 Cortona A - Renovated704 Sq Ft$1,995
Santee VillasLa Paloma700 Sq Ft$2,454

Cheapest Available Santee 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 23, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Santee, CA is the upstairs Model starting from $1,350 at Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments in the Granite Hills neighborhood. The second most affordable Santee 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Royal Oakdale Apartments starting at $1,525 in the El Cajon neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Santee is currently $2,089. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Santee:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartmentsupstairs$1,350
Royal Oakdale ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,525
The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)1 Bed, 1 bath$1,570
Ashwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$1,623
Terre at MollisonPalm$1,642
Ranchouse Apartments *First Month Free*One Bedroom$1,695
Anniversary Apartments *First Month Free*One Bedroom$1,695
El Capitan ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath$1,695
Legacy Residential1 BR/1 BA$1,715
Parkway ClubA2: 1 Bed 1 Bath$1,722

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Santee Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Santee with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Santee is at Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments listed at $1,350.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Santee Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Santee is $2,089.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Santee Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santee is a 1,006 square feet unit starting from $2,980 at Vela Santee Apartments.

What is the average size for Santee 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Santee is currently 728 sq ft.

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