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Apartments for Rent in Santee, CA under $2000

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Apartments for Rent in Santee, CA under $2000. 88 Rentals Available
  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
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    9705 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, CA 92071
    1 BED $1,995+
  • a living room with carpet and a door to a hallway
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    9525 Mission Gorge Rd., Santee, CA 92071
    1 BED $1,895
  • A living room with a white couch and a wooden coffee table.
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    9205 Carlton Oaks Drive, Santee, CA 92071
    1 BED $1,895
  • a house with a swimming pool in front of some apartments
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    11085 Woodside Avenue, Santee, CA 92071
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  • A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and black countertops.
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    1521 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,857+
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  • A white house with a black roof and a balcony on the second floor.
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    9719 Riverview Ave, Lakeside, CA 92040
    2 BEDS $1,995
  • A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and white cabinets.
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    1294 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon CA 92021, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,778+
  • A kitchen with a white stove top oven and a white dishwasher.
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    440 Chambers Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,957+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
    7 days ago

    708 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,862+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
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    989 Peach Ave / 984 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,780+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a window.
    7 days ago

    1037 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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    1 BED $1,827+
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  • A modern kitchen with a black stove top oven.
    7 days ago

    437 E Park, El Cajon, CA 92020
    STUDIO $1,783+
    1 BED $1,665+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and appliances.
    7 days ago

    275 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,847
  • A modern kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
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    233 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,713+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black refrigerator.
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    466 W Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,919+
    2 BEDS $1,973+
  • A modern kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
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    12905 Mapleview St, Lakeside, CA 92040
    2 BEDS $1,887+
  • A modern kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
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    304 N 1St St, El Cajon, CA 92021
    2 BEDS $1,870+
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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
    7 days ago

    415 S Lincoln Ave, Ca 92021, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,894
  • A kitchen with a refrigerator and a ceiling fan.
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    1241-49 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,835+
  • A black stove in a kitchen with white cabinets.
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    310 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020
    STUDIO $1,898
    1 BED $1,591
  • A living room with a brown couch and a white chair.
    3 days ago

    9415 Mesa Terrace BR-1, La Mesa, CA 91941
    4 BEDS $1,731
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black fridge.
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    5474 Reservoir Dr, San Diego, CA 92120
    STUDIO $1,867+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • A living room with a beige couch and a black ottoman.
    3 days ago

    6684 Reservoir Ln, San Diego, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,150
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a marble countertop.
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    4981 Catoctin Dr, San Diego, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,685+
  • A white kitchen with a black stove top oven.
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    3743-55 Fairway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
    STUDIO $1,804
    1 BED $1,800+
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Getting around in Santee, CA

32 /100
Car-Dependent
16 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 32, Bike Score®: 16

Frequently asked questions

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

Prices and availability in Santee, CA were last updated on 25 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in Santee, CA?

The best apartments in Santee, CA are: Camerons Mobile Estates, Carlton Heights Villas, Mission Villa Apartments, Carlton Hills, Limited and Parc One.

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 18% of Santee’s rentals, 51% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 26% 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 $1,978 per month, there are 88 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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