1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santee, CA (235 Rentals)

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Santee Villas
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$2,219 - $4,474
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$2,236 - $6,445
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Santee Villas

10445 Mast BlvdSantee, CA 92071
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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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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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Navajo Bluffs
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$2,285 - $2,527
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$1,767 - $5,114
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Navajo Bluffs

6575 Jaffe CtSan Diego, CA 92119
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Central Park
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$2,601 - $4,132
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$2,633 - $6,963
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Central Park

5636 Amaya DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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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 Apartments in the Prospect Glen neighborhood and is 1,006 square feet priced from $2,875. Canyon View Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 834 square feet and currently listed start at $2,600. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Santee:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Vela Apartments1 Bedroom 2 Bathroom w/ Den1,006 Sq Ft$2,875
Canyon View Apartments834 Sq Ft$2,600
Navajo Bluffs1B1800 Sq Ft$2,302
Ivanhoe Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath750 Sq Ft$2,137
Sunset Gardens1 BEDROOM 740 SQUARE FEET740 Sq Ft$1,899
Artesia Condominiums1 Bed, 1 bath735 Sq Ft$1,950
The AddisonDownstairs - 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108,...722 Sq Ft$2,145
Summit Park VillagePlan 1A721 Sq Ft$1,999
Colonnade at Fletcher HillsA1718 Sq Ft$2,057
Volterra Apartments1 x 1 Cortona A - Renovated704 Sq Ft$1,995

Cheapest Available Santee 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 08, 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 - Downstairs Model at Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+ starting at $1,500 in the Bostonia neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Santee is currently $2,046. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Santee:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartmentsupstairs$1,350
Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+One Bedroom - Downstairs$1,500
Royal Oakdale ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,525
Twin Palms ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath$1,630
Anniversary ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,695
Ranchouse Apartments *$500 Off*One Bedroom$1,695
Westwood Apartments1/1 A (Lobby)$1,695
El Capitan ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath$1,695
Mapleview Apt. Homes1/1$1,695
The SycamorePlan A$1,715

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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 $2,046.

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 $2,875 at Vela 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 478 sq ft.

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