Cheap Homes for Rent in Santee, CA from $1,300 (11 Rentals)

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Santee, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Santee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santee, CA is a Studio unit found at Vista Bella Apartment Homes in the Granite Hills neighborhood priced from $1,395. Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 55+ 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
Vista Bella Apartment HomesLa StanzaStudio,1BA$1,395
Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 55+One Bedroom - Upstairs1BR,1BA$1,500
Royal Oakdale ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,525
Terre at E ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,541
The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,565

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santee, CA

As of July 14, 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 Sunset Model at Terre at Bradley starting at $2,410 with a $2.19 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 BradleySunset2BR,1BA$2.19
Greenfield Estates2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.47
Legacy Condominium Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.36
Terre at WellsMaple2BR,1BA$2.50
Greentree Apartments2/1 Down2BR,1BA$2.42
Winter Gardens Manor9250 Winter Gardens Blvd #151BR,1BA$2.17
Twin PalmsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.40
Crestwood ApartmentsUpstairs 1/11BR,1BA$2.42
Westwood Apartments1/1 A (Lobby)1BR,1BA$2.49

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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 $4,248. There are also 74 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santee ranging from $1,300 to $6,000.

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 $1,300 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,311.

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 $4,248, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,650 to $4,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,850.

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