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

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Laurel Heights
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Laurel Heights

7504 Laurel CtSantee, 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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Prospect Park
3 Bedroom Apartments

Prospect Park

8542 Prospect AveSantee, CA 92071
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Prospect View
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Prospect View

8745 Redwood DrSantee, CA 92071
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Cedar Creek
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Cedar Creek

8616 Fanita DrSantee, CA 92071
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La Roca Plaza
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La Roca Plaza

10032 N Magnolia AveSantee, CA 92071
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Forester Square
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Forester Square

9560 Via ZapadorSantee, CA 92071
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Lomas Del Cerro
3 Bedroom Apartments

Lomas Del Cerro

6960 Golfcrest DrSan Diego, CA 92119
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Parkway Club
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Parkway Club

316 Hart DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
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1341 Marline Ave
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1341 Marline Ave

1341 Marline AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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1207-9 Lyons Ln
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1207-9 Lyons Ln

1207-9 Lyons LnEl Cajon, CA 92021
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1004 Coleen Ct
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1004 Coleen Ct

1004 Coleen CtEl Cajon, CA 92021
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399 Compton St
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399 Compton St

399 Compton StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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1004 Sumner Ave
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1004 Sumner Ave

1004 Sumner AveEl Cajon, CA 92021

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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 $3,495. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Santee:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Rancho Fanita Villas3 Bed 2 Bath1,460 Sq Ft$3,795
Canyon Springs Townhome Apartments3/2.5 PR1,230 Sq Ft$3,495
Greystone Ridge Townhomes3 BEDROOMS1,220 Sq Ft$2,700
Carlton Ridge *1st Month Free OAC*Renovated 3 Bed 2 Bath1,200 Sq Ft$2,995
Parc One183i 3x21,172 Sq Ft$3,181
Woodside Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath1,146 Sq Ft$2,400
Shannonwoods Townhomes3/2 B (2 BD/1 BA Upstairs, 1 BD/1 BA Downstairs...1,124 Sq Ft$2,995
Terre at E BradleyIndigo1,124 Sq Ft$2,881
Warren Bostonia TownhomesThree Bedroom Two Bathroom1,100 Sq Ft$2,850
Greenfield Meadows3/21,100 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 ListingModel NamePriced From
Woodside Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath$2,400
Garden Park3x2R$2,495
Ranchouse Apartments *$500 Off*Three Bedroom$2,695
Parkwood Gardens3/2 Upstairs$2,695
Greystone Ridge Townhomes3 BEDROOMS$2,700
Town Center Apartments3 BR (Light Cabinets) Enclosed Patio$2,795
Terre at E BradleyAzure$2,801
Warren Bostonia TownhomesThree Bedroom Two Bathroom$2,850
Greenfield Meadows3/2$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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