
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santee, CA (149 Rentals)


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Parkway Club

Navajo Bluffs

Shannonwoods Townhomes

Terre at Madison

Woodside Apartments

Garden Park

Terre at E Bradley

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Greenfield Meadows
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Parkwood Gardens

Terre at Mollison

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9646 Winter Gardens Blvd

9652 Winter Gardens Blvd

1219 Denver Ln
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Lomas Del Cerro

Parkway Club

1341 Marline Ave

1207-9 Lyons Ln

1288 Persimmon Ave

1004 Coleen Ct

8545-49 Winter Gardens Blvd

1286 Persimmon Ave

399 Compton St

1004 Sumner Ave
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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 | $1,802 | $1,425 | $2,406 |
| Santee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,024 | $1,500 | $3,298 |
| Santee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,426 | $1,945 | $3,329 |
Santee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,998 | $2,400 | $5,748 |
| Santee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,435 | $3,995 | $7,414 |
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Largest Available Santee 3 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Santee, CA is found at Rancho Fanita Villas in the Prospect Glen neighborhood and is 1,460 square feet priced from $3,795. Canyon Springs Townhome Apartments in the Winter Gardens neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,230 square feet and currently listed start at $3,519. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Santee:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Fanita Villas | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 1,460 Sq Ft | $3,795 |
| Canyon Springs Townhome Apartments | 3/2.5 PR | 1,230 Sq Ft | $3,519 |
| Greystone Ridge Townhomes | 3 BEDROOMS | 1,220 Sq Ft | $2,700 |
| Carlton Ridge *1st Month Free OAC* | Renovated 3 Bed 2 Bath | 1,200 Sq Ft | $2,995 |
| Parc One | 183i 3x2 | 1,172 Sq Ft | $3,181 |
| Woodside Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 1,146 Sq Ft | $2,400 |
| Shannonwoods Townhomes | 3/2 B (2 BD/1 BA Upstairs, 1 BD/1 BA Downstairs... | 1,124 Sq Ft | $2,995 |
| Terre at E Bradley | Indigo | 1,124 Sq Ft | $2,881 |
| Warren Bostonia Townhomes | Three Bedroom Two Bathroom | 1,100 Sq Ft | $2,850 |
| Greenfield Meadows | 3/2 | 1,100 Sq Ft | $2,865 |
Cheapest Available Santee 3 Bedroom Apartments
As of January 07, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Santee, CA is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model starting from $2,400 at Woodside Apartments in the Winter Gardens neighborhood. The second most affordable Santee 3 Bedroom is the 3x2R Model at Garden Park starting at $2,495 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Santee is currently $2,998. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Santee:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Woodside Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath | $2,400 |
| Garden Park | 3x2R | $2,495 |
| Ranchouse Apartments *$500 Off* | Three Bedroom | $2,695 |
| Parkwood Gardens | 3/2 Upstairs | $2,695 |
| Greystone Ridge Townhomes | 3 BEDROOMS | $2,700 |
| Town Center Apartments | 3 BR (Light Cabinets) Enclosed Patio | $2,795 |
| Terre at E Bradley | Azure | $2,801 |
| Warren Bostonia Townhomes | Three Bedroom Two Bathroom | $2,850 |
| Greenfield Meadows | 3/2 | $2,865 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Santee Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Santee with 3 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Santee is at Woodside Apartments listed at $2,400.
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Santee Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Santee is $2,998.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Santee Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santee is a 1,460 square feet unit starting from $3,795 at Rancho Fanita Villas.
What is the average size for Santee 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Santee is currently 1,161 sq ft.
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