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Cheapest Available Santee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santee, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cajon Senior Villas in the Granite Hills neighborhood priced from $1,500. Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+ in the Bostonia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santee apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cajon Senior VillasOne Bedroom x One Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+One Bedroom - Downstairs1BR,1BA$1,500
Royal Oakdale ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,525
Vista Oaks0 + 1KStudio,1BA$1,550
Crestwood ApartmentsUpstairs 1/11BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santee, CA

As of August 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santee area is the $1.87 price per square foot Rent a Home Model at Camerons Mobile Estates in the in the Prospect Glen neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Santee apartment is the Indigo Model at Terre at E Bradley starting at $2,689 with a $2.39 price per square foot in the Winter Gardens 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$1.87
Terre at E BradleyIndigo3BR,2BA$2.39
Terre at BradleySunset2BR,1BA$2.06
Volterra Apartments2 x 2 Verona C - Renovated2BR,2BA$2.39
Oro Park Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome Remodeled2BR,1.5BA$2.40
Terre at WellsMaple2BR,1BA$2.46
Greentree Apartments2/1 Down2BR,1BA$2.42
Winter Gardens Manor9250 Winter Gardens Blvd #151BR,1BA$2.17
Shady Terrace1/1 Balcony1BR,1BA$2.46
Crestwood ApartmentsUpstairs 1/11BR,1BA$2.42

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Santee, CA

Ranked #118

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santee

What type of rentals are currently available in Santee?

There are currently 589 Apartments for Rent in Santee, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,395 to $5,997. There are also 75 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santee ranging from $1,100 to $5,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Santee?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santee ranges from $1,100 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,467.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Santee?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Santee range from $2,495 to $5,997, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,885 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,850.

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