Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santee, CA from $700 (25 Rentals)

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Forester Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Forester Square

9560 Via ZapadorSantee, 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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1141 Persimmon Ave
$1,5001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

1141 Persimmon Ave

El Cajon, CA 92021
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1141 Persimmon Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1141 Persimmon Ave

1141 Persimmon AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Tierra Del Norte
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tierra Del Norte

984 Peach AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Cypress Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Park

348 W Cypress AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Rockford Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rockford Gardens

181 Ballantyne StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Parkway Club
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Club

316 Hart DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Roanoke
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roanoke

174 Roanoke RdEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Cajon Senior Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cajon Senior Villas

1219 Persimmon AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Santee, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Santee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santee, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community) in the Winter Gardens neighborhood priced from $1,565. Royal Oakdale Apartments in the Granite Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santee apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,565
Royal Oakdale ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
Westwood *$500 Off*Upstairs1BR,1BA$1,645
Twin Palms2_12BR,1BA$1,675
The Greentree Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santee, CA

As of February 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santee area is the $2.28 price per square foot Sunset Model at Terre at Bradley in the in the Winter Gardens neighborhood starting from $2,512. The second greatest value Santee apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Woodside Apartments starting at $2,300 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the Winter Gardens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santee apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Terre at BradleySunset2BR,1BA$2.28
Woodside Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.29
The Oaks Apartments2 BDRM/1 BATH LARGE2BR,1BA$2.10
Orchard Villa TownhomesOrchard Villas2BR,1.5BA$2.31
Legacy Condominium Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.36
Madison Manor2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.29
Winter Gardens Manor9250 Winter Gardens Blvd #151BR,1BA$2.17
CrestwoodAll 1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$2.33
Casa Tierra ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34
Twin Palms2_12BR,1BA$2.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Santee, CA

Ranked #128

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Santee, CA

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santee Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Santee?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Santee is at Terre at E Park fka Town Plaza listed at $1,786.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Santee Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Santee Apartment is $1,565 at The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community).

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Santee Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Santee is starting from $1,675 at Twin Palms.

What is the most affordable Santee Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Santee Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Greystone Ridge Townhomes and starts from $2,700.

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