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Laurel Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oaks Apartments

9205 Carlton Oaks DrSantee, CA 92071
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The Addison
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Addison

10267 Mast BlvdSantee, CA 92071

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Hunter's Run Apartments
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$1,810 - $1,865
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Hunter's Run Apartments

532 BroadwayEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Navajo Bluffs
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$1,925 - $6,174
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Navajo Bluffs

6575 Jaffe CtSan Diego, CA 92119
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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 El Cajon 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
Royal Oakdale ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,525
The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,570
Ashwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,623
Orlando Woods ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,625
Westwood Apartments1/1 A (Lobby)1BR,1BA$1,645
Terre at MollisonPalm1BR,1BA$1,654
Ranchouse Apartments *First Month Free*One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
El Capitan ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santee, CA

As of August 07, 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 El Cajon neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Santee apartment is the 2/2 Model at Vue at Lake Murray Apartments starting at $2,800 with a $2.43 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
Vue at Lake Murray Apartments2/22BR,2BA$2.43
La Roca Plaza2x1.5 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.22
Terre at MollisonRoyal2BR,2BA$2.46
El Palacio2/22BR,2BA$2.45
The Arches ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.42
Ashwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.20
Crestwood Apartments!Upstairs 1/11BR,1BA$2.46
Anniversary Apartments *First Month Free*One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.42
Westwood Apartments1/1 A (Lobby)1BR,1BA$2.42

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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 $1,924 at Ashwood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Santee Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Santee Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Terre at 989 Peach and starts from $2,383.

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