Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Elliott Neighborhood of Santee, CA from $700 (9 Rentals)

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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
Corporate Housing

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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 The Sycamore priced from $1,715. The Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,749. Here are the most affordable East Elliott apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The SycamorePlan A1BR,1BA$1,715
The Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Split Level1BR,1BA$1,749
Terre at BostoniaRadiant1BR,1BA$1,806

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Elliott, CA

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Elliott 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 East Elliott apartment is the Renovated 3 Bed 2 Bath 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 East Elliott 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*Renovated 3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.50
Terre at E BradleyAzure3BR,2BA$2.58
Terre at BradleySunset2BR,1BA$2.15
The Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Large2BR,1BA$2.39
Greystone Ridge Townhomes2 BEDROOMS2BR,1.5BA$2.53
Greenfield Esates - El Cajon2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.69
Welcome home to Lake View Park!2/1 Downstairs2BR,1BA$3.08
Terre at BostoniaRadiant1BR,1BA$2.78
The SycamorePlan A1BR,1BA$2.89

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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 $1,715 at The Sycamore.

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 $2,145 at Sunset Trails.

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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