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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santee, CA
85 Rentals Available

Apartments Under $1,500

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    8956 Harness Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    1 BED $1,335+
    2 BEDS $1,926
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    9525 Mission Gorge Rd., Santee, CA 92071
    1 BED $1,995
    2 BEDS $1,478+
    3 BEDS $2,115+

Apartments Under $1,700

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    10112 Ashwood Street, Lakeside, CA 92040
    STUDIO $1,506
    1 BED $1,577+
    2+ BEDS $1,836+
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    4241 N. 51ST ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,600
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    12571 Laurel St., Lakeside, CA 92040
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,675+
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Apartments Under $1,900

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    4280-90 52ND ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,700+
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    4212 ALTADENA AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,750
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    4315-21 N. 51ST ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,750
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    4211 ALTADENA AVE., SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,750
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    4150 MENLO AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92105
    1 BED $1,750
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    3873-75 Van Dyke Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    1 BED $1,750+
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    6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119
    STUDIO $1,824+
    1 BED $2,299+
    2+ BEDS $2,400+
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    1 BED $1,875+

Apartments Under $2,100

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    4240 46Th Street, San Diego, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,950
    2 BEDS $2,450
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    6263 Acorn St., San Diego, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,995+
    2 BEDS $2,750
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    5802 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115
    1 BED $2,065
    2 BEDS $2,245
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    4341 Spring Street, La Mesa, CA 91941
    STUDIO $2,067+
    1 BED $2,201+
    2 BEDS $2,764+

Apartments Under $2,300

Apartments Under $2,500

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    9320 Hillery Drive, San Diego, CA 92126
    1 BED $2,392+
    2 BEDS $3,189+
    3 BEDS $4,241+
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    12659 Laurel St, Lakeside, CA 92040
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    5365, 5435, 5465 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
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    1415 E LEXINGTON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92019
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    1790 Dayton Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
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    8760 JAMACHA RD, SPRING VALLEY, CA 91977
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    3553 43Rd Street, San Diego, CA 92105
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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

How many cheap rentals are available in Santee, CA on RentCafe?

There are 15 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santee, CA were last updated on 14 Feb 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Santee, CA?

The average Santee, CA cheap apartment size is 588 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Santee, CA?

Cheap apartments in Santee, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Santee, CA?

A cheap apartment in Santee, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Look for cheap apartments near me

Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Santee, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Santee, CA has never been easier. We feature 85 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Santee, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Santee, CA? The average apartment rent in Santee is $2,513 per month so any rental south of $2,010 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Santee, CA rents go as low as $1,335/mo.

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