Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverwalk Neighborhood of Santee, CA from $700 (10 Rentals)

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Laurel Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Park

10122 Buena Vista AveSantee, CA 92071
Senior Living
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Forester Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forester Square

9560 Via ZapadorSantee, 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 $1,715. River Trail Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Riverwalk apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The SycamorePlan A1BR,1BA$1,715
River Trail ApartmentsRiver Trail Apartments | Beautiful 1 Bed 1 Bath...1BR,1BA$1,795
The Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Split Level1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverwalk, CA

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverwalk 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 Riverwalk apartment is the Renovated 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Carlton Ridge *1st Month Free OAC* starting at $2,995 with a $2.50 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$1.87
Carlton Ridge *1st Month Free OAC*Renovated 3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.50
Greystone Ridge Townhomes2 BEDROOMS2BR,1.5BA$2.53
Arbors ApartmentsAmberwood2BR,2BA$3.11
Highline ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.65
River Trail Apartments2/1 W/Balcony-REMODEL2BR,1BA$2.47
Parc One183a 1x11BR,1BA$3.10
The Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Split Level1BR,1BA$3.19
The SycamorePlan A1BR,1BA$2.89
Carlton Heights Villas1 BEDROOM 565 SQUARE FEET1BR,1BA$3.47

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverwalk, Santee, CA

Ranked #5

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $2,055 at The Sycamore.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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