
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sky Ranch Neighborhood of Santee, CA from $715 (66 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sky Ranch area of Santee.


Sunset Trails

La Roca Plaza

River Trail Apartments

Town Center

Shadowhill Apartments

Laurel Park

Highline Apartments

The Addison

Vista Oaks
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Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments

Vista Pines

The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)

El Capitan Apartments

9430 Winter Gdns Blvd

995 N Mollison Ave

Terre at 989 Peach

12227 Woodside Ave

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Hunter's Run Apartments

Forest Park at Fletcher Hills
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Wintercrest Village Apartments

Parkway Club

Haven at The Hills

843 Valley Village Dr

The Timbers Apartments

Bree Manor

12608 Julian Ave

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Cajon Villa Apartments

12628 Laurel St

1261 Victor Ave, Unit 10
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991 N Mollison Ave, Unit 03

Greenfield Estates

Winter Gardens Manor

Cabo Verde Apartments

Colonial Gardens Apartments

Persimmon Villas Senior Apartments

Tierra Del Norte

Greenfield Apartments

Magnolia Terrace Apartment Homes

Parkway Club
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Easter Manor Apartments

Cajon Senior Villas

Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+

12711Laurel Street

Fletcher Hills Apartments

Rockcrest Villas Senior Apartments

Broadway Square Apartments

Palm Garden Apartments

PEPPER CREEK

Peach Court Apartments
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Sky Ranch, Santee, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sky Ranch?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Ranch Studio Apartments | $1,475 | $1,425 | $1,545 |
| Sky Ranch 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,061 | $1,450 | $4,041 |
| Sky Ranch 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,473 | $1,835 | $3,105 |
| Sky Ranch 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,122 | $2,695 | $5,056 |
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There are currently 66 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sky Ranch Neighborhood of Santee, CA.
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Cheapest Available Sky Ranch Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sky Ranch area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Vista Oaks priced from $1,425. 12711Laurel Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Sky Ranch apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Oaks | 0+1S | Studio, 1BA | $1,425 |
| 12711Laurel Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,500 |
| Vista Pines | 0+1 Downstairs | Studio, 1BA | $1,545 |
| El Capitan Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,695 |
| Mountain View Villas | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,730 |
| Terre at 989 Peach | Cabana | 1BR, 1BA | $1,736 |
| The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community) | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,770 |
| Sunset Trails | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,775 |
| Twin Palms Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1,804 |
| Hunter's Run Apartments | 1 Bedroom, (G Plan) Downstairs | 1BR, 1BA | $1,810 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sky Ranch, CA
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sky Ranch area is the $2.34 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Broadway Townhouse Apartments in the El Cajon neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Sky Ranch apartment is the Rent a Home Model at Camerons Mobile Estates in the El Cajon neighborhood starting at $2,750 with a $1.97 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sky Ranch apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Townhouse Apartments | 3 Beds, 2.5 baths | 3BR, 2.5BA | $2.34 |
| Camerons Mobile Estates | Rent a Home | 2BR, 2BA | $1.97 |
| Terre at E Bradley | Indigo | 3BR, 2BA | $2.57 |
| Terre at Bradley | Sunset | 2BR, 1BA | $2.20 |
| Orchard Villa Townhomes | 2/1.5 TH Remodeled | 2BR, 1.5BA | $2.55 |
| Greystone Ridge Townhomes | 2 BEDROOMS | 2BR, 1.5BA | $2.53 |
| Laurel Palms Apartments | Two Bedroom - Two Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $2.05 |
| Terre at Graves | Sea | 2BR, 2BA | $2.48 |
| Greenfield Estates | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $2.53 |
| Twin Palms Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $2.58 |
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This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Sky Ranch, Santee, and the greater San Diego area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sky Ranch Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sky Ranch?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sky Ranch is at Vista Pines listed at $1,545.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sky Ranch Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sky Ranch Apartment is $1,500 at 12711Laurel Street.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sky Ranch Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sky Ranch is starting from $1,804 at Twin Palms Apartments.
What is the most affordable Sky Ranch Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sky Ranch Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at BROADWAY and starts from $2,596.
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