Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverwalk Neighborhood of Santee, CA from $700 (15 Rentals)

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10299 Alphonse St

SanteeCA92071

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Santee Villas
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$2,197 - $5,757
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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Riverwalk, Santee, CA Local Guide

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 $1,765. River Trail Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Riverwalk apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The SycamorePlan A1BR,1BA$1,765
River Trail Apartments1/1 W/Balcony1BR,1BA$1,895
The Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Split Level1BR,1BA$1,925
Carlton Heights Villas1 BEDROOM 565 SQUARE FEET1BR,1BA$1,955
Sunset TrailsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverwalk, CA

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverwalk 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 Riverwalk apartment is the Staged Apartment Model at Carlton Ridge *1st Month Free OAC* starting at $2,795 with a $2.33 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.
Camerons Mobile EstatesRent a Home2BR,2BA$1.97
Carlton Ridge *1st Month Free OAC*Staged Apartment3BR,2BA$2.33
Parc One183de 3x23BR,2BA$2.75
Greystone Ridge Townhomes2 BEDROOMS2BR,1.5BA$2.53
Arbors ApartmentsAmberwood2BR,2BA$3.11
Santee VillasLa Mariposa2BR,2BA$3.23
Highline ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.68
River Trail Apartments2/1 W/Balcony2BR,1BA$2.59
Town Center2 Br (Light Cabinets)2BR,1BA$2.74
The SycamorePlan A1BR,1BA$2.97

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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 $1,765 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 $2,195 at Town Center.

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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