Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santee, CA from $700 (142 Rentals)

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Parc One
$2,357 - $6,543
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Parc One

320 Town Center PkySantee, CA 92071
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Santee Villas
$2,367 - $5,838
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Santee Villas

10445 Mast BlvdSantee, CA 92071
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Laurel Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Park

10122 Buena Vista AveSantee, CA 92071
Senior Living
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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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Terre at Bostonia
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$1,690 - $3,989
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Terre at Bostonia

1294 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Terre at Sandalwood
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$1,740 - $3,558
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Terre at Sandalwood

708 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Navajo Bluffs
$1,812 - $4,272
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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 Granite Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,490. 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+1LStudio,1BA$1,490
Orlando Woods ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+One Bedroom - Downstairs1BR,1BA$1,500
Twin Palms ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,630
Terre at 989 PeachCabana1BR,1BA$1,686
Ranchouse Apartments *$500 Off*One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Winter Gardens | 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments with Parking and Sparkling Pool!1x11BR,1BA$1,695
Anniversary ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
El Capitan ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santee, CA

As of May 08, 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 $2,995 with a $2.50 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$2.50
Terre at BradleySunset2BR,1BA$2.01
Summit Park VillagePlan 2A2BR,2BA$2.49
El PalacioEl Palacio 2 Bed 2 Bath - Please call at (619) ...2BR,2BA$2.40
Highline ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.47
Greentree Apartments2/1 Up2BR,1BA$2.42
Coleen Court Apartments2 Bedrooms/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.49
Anniversary ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.42
Crestwood ApartmentsUpstairs 1/11BR,1BA$2.46

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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 $1,490.

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 $1,804 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 El Palacio and starts from $2,695.

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