Cheap Homes for Rent in Sky Ranch Neighborhood of Santee, CA from $1,800 (10 Rentals)

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Sky Ranch, Santee, CA Local Guide

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 $1,425. 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+1SStudio,1BA$1,425
Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+One Bedroom - Downstairs1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sky Ranch, CA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sky Ranch area is the $2.32 price per square foot 2 BEDROOM 1140 SQUARE FEET Model at Sunset Gardens in the in the Outlying Poway Santee Ramona neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Sky Ranch 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 Sky Ranch apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sunset Gardens2 BEDROOM 1140 SQUARE FEET2BR,1.5BA$2.32
La Roca Plaza2x1.5 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.22
Terre at BradleySunset2BR,1BA$2.08
Beautiful Place to Call Home2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome Remodeled2BR,1.5BA$2.52
Woodside Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.19
Greystone Ridge Townhomes2 BEDROOMS2BR,1.5BA$2.53
Sundance Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.52
Haven at The Hills2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$2.49
Windmill Senior Villas2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.48
Coleen Court Apartments2 Bedrooms/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.49

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sky Ranch

What type of rentals are currently available in Sky Ranch?

There are currently 334 Apartments for Rent in Sky Ranch, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $6,155. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sky Ranch ranging from $1,800 to $6,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Sky Ranch?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Sky Ranch ranges from $1,800 to $6,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,259.

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