Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santee, CA from $700 (25 Rentals)
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The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santee?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Santee Studio Apartments | $1,761 | $1,475 | $2,147 |
Cheap Santee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,096 | $1,500 | $4,477 |
Cheap Santee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,565 | $1,675 | $5,173 |
Cheap Santee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,120 | $2,495 | $4,195 |
Cheap Santee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,157 | $4,395 | $5,895 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community) | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,565 |
Royal Oakdale Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
Westwood *$500 Off* | Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1,645 |
Twin Palms | 2_1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,675 |
The Greentree Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Terre at Bradley | Sunset | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
Woodside Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
The Oaks Apartments | 2 BDRM/1 BATH LARGE | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Orchard Villa Townhomes | Orchard Villas | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.31 |
Legacy Condominium Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
Madison Manor | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Winter Gardens Manor | 9250 Winter Gardens Blvd #15 | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Crestwood | All 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Casa Tierra Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
Twin Palms | 2_1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
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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
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- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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