Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Elliott Neighborhood of Santee, CA from $700 (20 Rentals)

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$2,365 - $6,046
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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
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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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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 $1,765. Parkway Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,909. Here are the most affordable East Elliott apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The SycamorePlan A1BR,1BA$1,765
Parkway Club1 Bed • 1 Bath (A)1BR,1BA$1,909
The Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Split Level1BR,1BA$1,925
Haven at The Hills1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Renovated Units1BR,1BA$1,950
Sunset TrailsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Elliott, CA

As of July 28, 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 El Cajon neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value East Elliott apartment is the 2 BEDROOMS Model at Greystone Ridge Townhomes starting at $2,500 with a $2.53 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
Greystone Ridge Townhomes2 BEDROOMS2BR,1.5BA$2.53
Arbors ApartmentsBeechwood2BR,1.5BA$3.17
Greenfield Estates2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.59
1261 Victor Ave, Unit 21261 Victor Ave2BR,2BA$2.71
The AddisonDownstairs - 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108,...1BR,1BA$2.97
Haven at The Hills1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Renovated Units1BR,1BA$2.88
Parkway Club1 Bed • 1 Bath (A)1BR,1BA$2.94
The Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Split Level1BR,1BA$3.24
The SycamorePlan A1BR,1BA$2.97

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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 $1,765 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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