3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santee, CA (150 Rentals)

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Prospect Park
3 Bedroom Apartments

Prospect Park

8542 Prospect AveSantee, CA 92071
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Laurel Heights
3 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Heights

7504 Laurel CtSantee, CA 92071
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8663 Fanita Dr
3 Bedroom Apartments

8663 Fanita Dr

8663 Fanita DrSantee, CA 92071
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Prospect View
3 Bedroom Apartments

Prospect View

8745 Redwood DrSantee, CA 92071
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Cedar Creek
3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Creek

8616 Fanita DrSantee, CA 92071
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La Roca Plaza
3 Bedroom Apartments

La Roca Plaza

10032 N Magnolia AveSantee, CA 92071
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Forester Square
3 Bedroom Apartments

Forester Square

9560 Via ZapadorSantee, CA 92071
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Parkway Club
3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Club

316 Hart DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Wisconsin Terrace
3 Bedroom Apartments

Wisconsin Terrace

299 Wisconsin AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Key Largo Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Key Largo Apartments

380 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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1254 Victor St
3 Bedroom Apartments

1254 Victor St

1254 Victor StEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Santee, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Santee 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Santee, CA is found at Canyon Springs Townhome Apartments in the Winter Gardens neighborhood and is 1,230 square feet priced from $3,295. Greystone Ridge Townhomes in the Prospect Glen neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,220 square feet and currently listed start at $2,700. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Santee:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Canyon Springs Townhome Apartments3/2.5 R1,230 Sq Ft$3,295
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 One183f 3x21,159 Sq Ft$3,225
Parkway Club3 Bed 2 Bath1,125 Sq Ft$2,933
Terre at E BradleyIndigo1,124 Sq Ft$2,902
Garden Park3x2R1,050 Sq Ft$2,799

Cheapest Available Santee 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of October 08, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Santee, CA is the Three Bedroom Model starting from $2,695 at Ranchouse Apartments *$500 Off* in the Granite Hills neighborhood. The second most affordable Santee 3 Bedroom is the 3 BEDROOMS Model at Greystone Ridge Townhomes starting at $2,700 in the Prospect Glen neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Santee is currently $3,044. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Santee:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Ranchouse Apartments *$500 Off*Three Bedroom$2,695
Greystone Ridge Townhomes3 BEDROOMS$2,700
Garden Park3x2R$2,799
Terre at E BradleyIndigo$2,902
Parkway Club3 Bed 2 Bath$2,933
Carlton Ridge *1st Month Free OAC*Renovated 3 Bed 2 Bath$2,995
Parc One183c 3x2$3,180
Canyon Run Apartments3 Bed x 2 Bath$3,225
Canyon Springs Townhome Apartments3/2.5 R$3,295

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Santee, CA

Ranked #118

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Santee, CA

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Ranchouse Apartments *$500 Off* listed at $2,695.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Santee Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Santee is $3,044.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Santee Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santee is a 1,230 square feet unit starting from $3,295 at Canyon Springs Townhome Apartments.

What is the average size for Santee 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Santee is currently 1,157 sq ft.

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