Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sky Ranch Neighborhood of Santee, CA from $700 (81 Rentals)

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Parc One
$2,357 - $6,543
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Parc One

320 Town Center PkySantee, CA 92071
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Santee Villas
$2,367 - $5,838
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Santee Villas

10445 Mast BlvdSantee, CA 92071
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Laurel Park
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Laurel Park

10122 Buena Vista AveSantee, CA 92071
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Terre at Bostonia
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$1,690 - $3,989
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Terre at Bostonia

1294 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Terre at Sandalwood
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$1,740 - $3,558
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Terre at Sandalwood

708 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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$2,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 15

1423 Graves Ave, Unit 142, Unit 142

1423 Graves Ave
El CajonCA92021

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$2,800

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1106 N 1st St

El CajonCA92021

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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 1 Bed unit found at Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments priced from $1,350. Vista Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,490. Here are the most affordable Sky Ranch apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartmentsupstairs1BR,1BA$1,350
Vista Oaks0+1LStudio,1BA$1,490
Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+One Bedroom - Downstairs1BR,1BA$1,500
Twin Palms ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,630
Terre at 989 PeachCabana1BR,1BA$1,686
Terre at BostoniaRadiant1BR,1BA$1,690
Winter Gardens | 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments with Parking and Sparkling Pool!1x11BR,1BA$1,695
El Capitan ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Terre at 1019 PeachCasa1BR,1BA$1,719
Terre at SandalwoodLavendar1BR,1BA$1,740

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sky Ranch, CA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sky Ranch 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 Sky Ranch apartment is the Sunset Model at Terre at Bradley starting at $2,206 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the Winter Gardens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sky Ranch apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Camerons Mobile EstatesRent a Home2BR,2BA$1.97
Terre at BradleySunset2BR,1BA$2.01
Town Center3 BR (Dark Cabinets)3BR,1BA$2.58
Beautiful Place to Call Home2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome Remodeled2BR,1.5BA$2.52
Greystone Ridge Townhomes2 BEDROOMS2BR,1.5BA$2.53
Highline ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.47
Coleen Court Apartments2 Bedrooms/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.49
River Trail Apartments1/1 W/Balcony1BR,1BA$2.56
Terre at BostoniaRadiant1BR,1BA$2.60
Twin Palms ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.61

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Lifestyle Ratings

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sky Ranch Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sky Ranch Apartment is $1,350 at Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments.

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 Greystone Ridge Townhomes and starts from $2,700.

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