
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santee, CA (239 Rentals)


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8867-8875 Donna Jean Ln

10800 Woodside Ave

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Forester Square

Laurel Park

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8529 Graham Ter

Mountain View Villas

Woodglen Vista Apartments

Carlton Country Club Villas Apartments

Mission Villa Apartments

The Olive Tree Apartments

Cedar Creek

Highline Apartments

Lantern Crest Senior Living
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Forest Park at Fletcher Hills

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Hunter's Run Apartments

Bree Manor

Parkway Club

Canyon View Apartments

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Navajo Bluffs
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El Capitan Apartments

Haven at The Hills

Volterra Apartments

Cowles Landing

Wintercrest Village Apartments

Colonnade at Fletcher Hills

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Cajon Villa Apartments

Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santee Studio Apartments | $1,627 | $1,425 | $2,096 |
Santee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,047 | $1,309 | $4,054 |
| Santee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,469 | $1,924 | $3,335 |
| Santee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,483 | $2,495 | $8,687 |
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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 $2,850. Canyon View Apartments in the Prospect Glen neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 834 square feet and currently listed start at $2,500. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Santee:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vela Santee Apartments | B1: 1 Bedroom + Office 2 Bath | 1,006 Sq Ft | $2,850 |
| Canyon View Apartments | A5 | 834 Sq Ft | $2,500 |
| Navajo Bluffs | 1B1 | 800 Sq Ft | $2,427 |
| Sunset Gardens | RENOVATED 1 BEDROOM 740 SQ FT | 740 Sq Ft | $1,986 |
| Ashwood Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 738 Sq Ft | $1,630 |
| Artesia Condominiums | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 735 Sq Ft | $1,950 |
| Summit Park Village | Plan 1A | 721 Sq Ft | $1,957 |
| Volterra Apartments | 1 x 1 Cortona A - Renovated | 704 Sq Ft | $2,095 |
| Cabo Verde Apartments | 1 BD 1 BA | 700 Sq Ft | $2,200 |
| Santee Villas | La Paloma | 700 Sq Ft | $2,176 |
Cheapest Available Santee 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of July 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 x One Bath Model at Cajon Senior Villas starting at $1,500 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Santee is currently $2,047. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Santee:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments | upstairs | $1,350 |
| Cajon Senior Villas | One Bedroom x One Bath | $1,500 |
| The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community) | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $1,570 |
| Ashwood Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,630 |
| Terre at Bostonia | Radiant | $1,675 |
| Terre at 1037 Peach | Sol | $1,683 |
| Westwood Apartments | 1/1 B | $1,695 |
| El Capitan Apartments | One Bed One Bath | $1,695 |
| Anniversary Apartments *First Month Free* | One Bedroom | $1,695 |
| Ranchouse Apartments *First Month Free* | One Bedroom | $1,695 |
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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 $2,047.
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 $2,850 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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