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Cheapest Available Santee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santee, CA is a Studio unit found at Vista De Luna priced from $1,470. 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 De LunaUpstairs StudioStudio,1BA$1,470
Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 55+One Bedroom - Upstairs1BR,1BA$1,500
The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,565

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santee, CA

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santee area is the $2.35 price per square foot Sunset Model at Terre at Bradley in the in the Winter Gardens neighborhood starting from $2,586. The second greatest value Santee apartment is the Royal Model at Terre at Mollison starting at $2,243 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the La Alameda 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$2.35
Terre at MollisonRoyal2BR,2BA$2.24
Westwood *$500 Off*Upstairs2BR,2BA$2.20
1314 Cuyamaca St, Unit 41314 Cuyamaca St2BR,1BA$2.30
Laurel PalmsTwo Bedroom - Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.01
Legacy Condominium Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.36
Winter Gardens Manor9250 Winter Gardens Blvd #151BR,1BA$2.17
CrestwoodAll 1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$2.33
Casa Tierra ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.38
Twin PalmsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santee

What type of rentals are currently available in Santee?

There are currently 605 Apartments for Rent in Santee, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,470 to $5,950. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santee ranging from $1,000 to $5,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Santee?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santee ranges from $1,000 to $5,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,819.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Santee?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Santee range from $2,495 to $3,819, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,995 to $4,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,895.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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