Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santee, CA from $700 (109 Rentals)

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10299 Alphonse St

SanteeCA92071
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Santee Villas
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$2,083 - $5,174
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Santee Villas

10445 Mast BlvdSantee, CA 92071
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Laurel Park
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Laurel Park

10122 Buena Vista AveSantee, CA 92071
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Forester Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forester Square

9560 Via ZapadorSantee, 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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Terre at Bostonia
$1,749 - $3,843
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Terre at Bostonia

1294 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Navajo Bluffs
$1,780 - $5,067
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Navajo Bluffs

6575 Jaffe CtSan Diego, CA 92119
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Hunter's Run Apartments
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$1,795 - $1,865
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Hunter's Run Apartments

532 BroadwayEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Santee, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Santee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santee, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments in the Granite Hills neighborhood priced from $1,350. Vista Oaks in the Granite Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santee apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartmentsupstairs1BR,1BA$1,350
Vista Oaks0+1SStudio,1BA$1,425
Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+One Bedroom - Downstairs1BR,1BA$1,500
Vista Pines0+1 DownstairsStudio,1BA$1,545
Ashwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,570
Terre at 989 PeachCabana1BR,1BA$1,588
Hunter's Run ApartmentsStudio, (E Plan) DownstairsStudio,1BA$1,595
Twin Palms ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,630
Terre at MollisonPalm1BR,1BA$1,642

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santee, CA

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santee area is the $1.97 price per square foot Rent a Home Model at Camerons Mobile Estates in the in the Prospect Glen neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Santee apartment is the Staged Apartment Model at Carlton Ridge *1st Month Free OAC* starting at $2,795 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Prospect Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santee apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Camerons Mobile EstatesRent a Home2BR,2BA$1.97
Carlton Ridge *1st Month Free OAC*Staged Apartment3BR,2BA$2.33
Beautiful Place to Call Home2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome Remodeled2BR,1.5BA$2.52
Greystone Ridge Townhomes2 BEDROOMS2BR,1.5BA$2.53
Cajon Villa Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.50
Parkwood Gardens2/1 Downstairs2BR,1BA$2.48
Anniversary Apartments *First Month Free*One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.42
Terre at MollisonPalm1BR,1BA$2.35
Westwood Apartments1/1 A (Lobby)1BR,1BA$2.49
Terre at 989 PeachCabana1BR,1BA$2.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santee Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Santee?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Santee is at Vista Oaks listed at $1,425.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Santee Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Santee Apartment is $1,350 at Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Santee Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Santee is starting from $1,679 at Twin Palms Apartments.

What is the most affordable Santee Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Santee Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cajon Villa Apartments and starts from $2,699.

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