Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverwalk Neighborhood of Santee, CA from $700 (21 Rentals)

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La Roca Plaza
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$1,925 - $2,495
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$1,875 - $2,445
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La Roca Plaza

10032 N Magnolia AveSantee, CA 92071
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Santee Villas
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$2,229 - $6,350
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$2,212 - $6,333
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Santee Villas

10445 Mast BlvdSantee, CA 92071
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Parc One
$2,504 - $7,026
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$2,487 - $7,009
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Parc One

320 Town Center PkySantee, CA 92071
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Laurel Park
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Laurel Park

10122 Buena Vista AveSantee, CA 92071
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Forester Square
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Forester Square

9560 Via ZapadorSantee, CA 92071
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The Oaks Apartments
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The Oaks Apartments

9205 Carlton Oaks DrSantee, CA 92071
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Cheapest Available Riverwalk Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverwalk 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 Riverwalk 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
Carlton Heights Villas1 BEDROOM 565 SQUARE FEET1BR,1BA$1,915
Sunset TrailsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,985
Highline ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverwalk, CA

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverwalk area is the $2.50 price per square foot Renovated 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Carlton Ridge *1st Month Free OAC* in the in the Prospect Glen neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Riverwalk 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 Riverwalk apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carlton Ridge *1st Month Free OAC*Renovated 3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.50
La Roca Plaza2x1.5 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.22
Greystone Ridge Townhomes2 BEDROOMS2BR,1.5BA$2.53
Arbors ApartmentsAmberwood2BR,2BA$3.11
Highline ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.42
The Addison1272BR,2BA$3.14
Santee VillasLa Paloma1BR,1BA$3.18
The SycamorePlan A1BR,1BA$2.89
The Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Split Level1BR,1BA$2.94
Carlton Heights Villas1 BEDROOM 565 SQUARE FEET1BR,1BA$3.39

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Riverwalk, Santee, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Riverwalk, Santee, and the greater San Diego area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverwalk Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverwalk Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverwalk Apartment is $1,715 at The Sycamore.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverwalk is starting from $2,095 at Highline Apartments.

What is the most affordable Riverwalk Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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