Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Elliott Neighborhood of Santee, CA from $700 (26 Rentals)

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Santee Villas
$2,387 - $5,641
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Santee Villas

10445 Mast BlvdSantee, CA 92071
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Parc One
$2,470 - $6,203
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Parc One

320 Town Center PkySantee, CA 92071
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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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Terre at Bostonia
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$1,680 - $3,864
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Terre at Bostonia

1294 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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East Elliott, Santee, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Elliott Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Elliott area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Terre at Bostonia priced from $1,680. The Sycamore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,715. Here are the most affordable East Elliott apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terre at BostoniaRadiant1BR,1BA$1,680
The SycamorePlan A1BR,1BA$1,715
The Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Split Level1BR,1BA$1,749
Haven at The Hills1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,899
Terre at GravesCay1BR,1BA$1,912
Carlton Heights Villas1 BEDROOM 565 SQUARE FEET1BR,1BA$1,915
Sunset TrailsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,985
Parkway Club1 Bed 1 Bath (A)1BR,1BA$2,034
The AddisonDownstairs - 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108,...1BR,1BA$2,145
Greenfield Esates - El Cajon2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Elliott, CA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Elliott area is the $2.50 price per square foot Staged Apartment Model at Carlton Ridge *1st Month Free OAC* in the in the Prospect Glen neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value East Elliott apartment is the 2x1.5 Townhome Model at La Roca Plaza starting at $2,495 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the Prospect Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Elliott apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carlton Ridge *1st Month Free OAC*Staged Apartment3BR,2BA$2.50
La Roca Plaza2x1.5 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.22
Terre at E BradleyAzure3BR,2BA$2.75
Terre at BradleySunset2BR,1BA$2.08
Greystone Ridge Townhomes2 BEDROOMS2BR,1.5BA$2.53
Terre at BostoniaLuminous2BR,1BA$2.62
Greenfield Esates - El Cajon2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.69
Haven at The Hills1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.80
The SycamorePlan A1BR,1BA$2.89
The Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Split Level1BR,1BA$2.94

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including East Elliott, Santee, and the greater San Diego area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Elliott Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Elliott Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Elliott Apartment is $1,680 at Terre at Bostonia.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Elliott is starting from $2,150 at Greenfield Esates - El Cajon.

What is the most affordable East Elliott Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Elliott Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Greystone Ridge Townhomes and starts from $2,700.

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