Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santee, CA from $700 (12 Rentals)

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Forester Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Forester Square

9560 Via ZapadorSantee, CA 92071
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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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Greenfield Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Greenfield Apartments

569 Greenfield DrEl 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

Santee, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Santee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santee, CA is a Studio unit found at Vista Oaks in the Granite Hills neighborhood priced from $1,475. Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 55+ in the Bostonia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santee apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Oaks0+1SStudio,1BA$1,475
Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 55+One Bedroom - Upstairs1BR,1BA$1,500
The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,565
Vista LunaUpstairs StudioStudio,1BA$1,570
Royal Oakdale ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santee, CA

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santee area is the $2.25 price per square foot Sunset Model at Terre at Bradley in the in the Winter Gardens neighborhood starting from $2,480. The second greatest value Santee apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome Remodeled Model at Oro Park Apartments starting at $2,450 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Granite Hills 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$2.25
Oro Park Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome Remodeled2BR,1.5BA$2.40
Woodside Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.29
1314 Cuyamaca St, Unit 41314 Cuyamaca St2BR,1BA$2.30
Orchard Villa TownhomesOrchard Villas2BR,1.5BA$2.31
Laurel PalmsTwo Bedroom - Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.01
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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Santee, CA

Ranked #269

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 Vista Oaks listed at $1,475.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Santee Apartment is $1,500 at Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 55+.

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 $1,724 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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