
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santee, CA from $700 with Utilities Included (51 Rentals)
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Sunset Trails

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Laurel Park

Forester Square

Vista De Luna

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Royal Oakdale Apartments

The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)

Hunter's Run Apartments
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Greentree Apartments

Windmill Senior Villas

Parkwood Gardens

Greenfield Esates - El Cajon

Four Winds Apartments

Woodside Apartments

Persimmon Villas Senior Apartments

Tierra Del Norte

Greenfield Apartments

Cypress Park
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Key Largo Apartments

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Easter Manor Apartments

Park Terrace Apartments

Cajon Senior Villas

Roanoke

Fletcher Hills Apartments

Rockcrest Villas Senior Apartments

Twin Palms Apartments

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Park West Apartments

Broadway Square Apartments

Crestwood Apartments

Shady Terrace

Palm Garden Apartments

Bella Vista

The Arches Apartments

Sunset Gardens

Dominguez Way Apartments

Legacy Condominium Apartments
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Santee, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santee Studio Apartments | $1,654 | $1,425 | $2,050 |
| Santee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,048 | $1,350 | $4,054 |
| Santee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,424 | $1,986 | $3,450 |
| Santee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,115 | $2,400 | $5,846 |
| Santee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,748 | $4,495 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,804 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 Woodside Apartments and starts from $2,400.
Expert Rental Resources
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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