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Apartments for Rent in Santee, CA under $2000


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  • 1 bd $1,825+
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    Ikaria Apartments

    4.0 (1)
    8876 Olive Lane, Santee, CA 92071
    Apply online • Parking • Pool
  • 1 bd $1,895
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    9525 Mission Gorge Rd., Santee, CA 92071
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
  • 1 bd $1,975
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    The Oaks Apartments

    3.0 (1)
    9205 Carlton Oaks Drive, Santee, CA 92071
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
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    Income restricted
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    Shadow Hill

    3.5 (15)
    11085 Woodside Avenue, Santee, CA 92071
    Pool • Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony
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  • Rent specials Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,830+
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    Terre At Graves

    4.5 (2)
    1521 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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    1 bd $1,950+
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    Haven At The Hills

    425 E BRADLEY AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92021
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  • Rent specials Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,743+
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    Terre At Bostonia

    1294 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon CA 92021, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,984
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    Legacy Residential

    4.5 (14)
    440 Chambers Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
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  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,832+
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    Terre At Sandalwood

    708 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $1,851+
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    Terre At 989 Peach

    989 Peach Ave / 984 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • Only 3 units left
    2 bd $1,996+
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    Terre At 1038 Peach

    1038 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,757+
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    Terre At 1037 Peach

    1037 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,798+
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    Terre At E Park

    437 E Park, El Cajon, CA 92020
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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,827+
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    Terre At Copley

    275 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
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  • 4 units available
    1 bd $1,823+
    Base rent
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    Terre At Mollison

    233 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 4 units available
    1 bd $1,918+
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    Horizon

    3.0 (2)
    466 W Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials 5 units available
    2 bd $1,900+
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    Terre At Lakeside

    3.5 (1)
    12905 Mapleview St, Lakeside, CA 92040
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 275 Ballantyne St 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    Terre At Copley

    275 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
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    Forest Park

    4.0 (2)
    1240 Petree Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
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    3.0 (2)
    2950 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
  • 1019 Peach Ave 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    Terre At 1019 Peach

    1019 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Pet friendly
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    Terre At 1050 Peach

    1050 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
  • 1050 PEACH AVENUE 1 Apartment for Rent
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    Terre At 1050 Peach

    1050 PEACH AVENUE, EL CAJON, CA 92021
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  • 1037 PEACH AVENUE 1 Apartment for Rent
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    Terre At 1037 Peach

    1037 PEACH AVENUE, EL CAJON, CA 92021
    Pet friendly
  • 2 bd $1,901
    Base rent
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    563 Broadway

    563 Broadway, El, CA 92021
    Pool • Air conditioner
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Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Santee, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in Santee, CA were last updated on 4 Nov 2026.

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What type of rental buildings are in Santee, CA?

In Santee, 28% of the residents are renting compared to 72% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 21% of Santee's rentals, 49% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 25% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in Santee, CA under $2,000

Searching for apartments for rent in Santee, CA under $2,000 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In Santee, CA, where the average rent is $1,983 per month, there are 52 units available for less than $2,000. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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