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Monthly Rent
$1,895 - $2,200
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Bedrooms
1 - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
780 - 850 sq ft
Welcome to River Trail Apartments, a welcoming community in the heart of Santee offering comfortable apartment living with convenient access to shopping, dining, parks, and major freeways. Residents enjoy a refreshing swimming pool, outdoor BBQ area, and on-site laundry facilities, creating a community atmosphere perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. River Trail Apartments places you close to everything Santee has to offer. Apartment Features • Wall-mounted heating & air conditioning • Ceiling fans • Spacious dining area • Hall closet for additional storage • Carpet & vinyl flooring • Dishwasher • Fully equipped kitchen Community Amenities • Swimming pool • BBQ & picnic area • On-site laundry facility (coin & card operated) • Assigned parking • Pet-friendly community* • Professionally maintained grounds Prime Santee Location – Approximate Distance to Nearby Highlights • Santee Trolley Square shopping & dining – ~2 miles • Mission Trails Regional Park – ~4 miles • Grossmont College – ~3 miles • Costco Santee – ~2 miles • Local breweries & restaurants – ~1–2 miles • SR-52 & SR-125 freeway access – ~2 miles • Easy access to I-8 & Hwy 67 Call or text Rebecca at for more information or to schedule your tour today! Professionally Managed by Valor Property Management
Highlights
- Pool
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Picnic Area
- Grill
- Balcony
- Patio
Pricing & Floor Plans
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Application
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Application Fee Per ApplicantCharged per applicant.$25
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Due at Application
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Surface Lot
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Garage Lot
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Street Parking
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Property Information
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Built in 1979
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67 units/2 stories
About River Trail Apartments
Welcome to River Trail Apartments, a welcoming community in the heart of Santee offering comfortable apartment living with convenient access to shopping, dining, parks, and major freeways. Residents enjoy a refreshing swimming pool, outdoor BBQ area, and on-site laundry facilities, creating a community atmosphere perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. River Trail Apartments places you close to everything Santee has to offer. Apartment Features • Wall-mounted heating & air conditioning • Ceiling fans • Spacious dining area • Hall closet for additional storage • Carpet & vinyl flooring • Dishwasher • Fully equipped kitchen Community Amenities • Swimming pool • BBQ & picnic area • On-site laundry facility (coin & card operated) • Assigned parking • Pet-friendly community* • Professionally maintained grounds Prime Santee Location – Approximate Distance to Nearby Highlights • Santee Trolley Square shopping & dining – ~2 miles • Mission Trails Regional Park – ~4 miles • Grossmont College – ~3 miles • Costco Santee – ~2 miles • Local breweries & restaurants – ~1–2 miles • SR-52 & SR-125 freeway access – ~2 miles • Easy access to I-8 & Hwy 67 Call or text Rebecca at for more information or to schedule your tour today! Professionally Managed by Valor Property Management
River Trail Apartments is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92071 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Lakeside Union Elementary School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Accepts Credit Card Payments
- Accepts Online Payments
- Assigned Parking
- Balcony or Patio
- Barbecue Areas
- BBQ
- Bbq Area
- Beautiful Landscaping
- Cable or Satellite Ready
- Carpet & Vinyl Flooring
- Carpeted Floors
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Easy Access to Freeways
- Easy Access To Freeways and Shopping
- Easy Access to Public Transportation
- Easy Access to Shopping
- Extra Large Laundry Room with Card Reader Technology
- Extra Storage
- Freeway Access
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Garage
- Horizantal Blinds
- Laundry Facility
- Limited Garages available
- Mirrored Closet Doors
- On Call Emergency Maintenance
- On Site Management
- On-call Maintenance
- Pet Friendly Community
- Public Transportation
- Shimmering Swimming Pool
- Shimmering Swimming Pool(s)
- Vertical Blinds
- Vinyl Floors
Community Amenities
Pool
Laundry Facilities
Grill
Picnic Area
- Laundry Facilities
- Pool
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Picnic Area
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Microwave
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Balcony
- Patio
Santee sits about 19 miles northeast of San Diego, tucked between the Pacific coast and the rugged edge of Cleveland National Forest — a position that shapes nearly everything about daily life here. The San Diego River bisects the city, threading through parks and open natural habitat that give this East County community a noticeably unhurried pace. Once known as Cowlestown in the 1800s, the city carries genuine historical roots, including the Old Mission Dam, a remnant of early Spanish colonization. The 700-acre Town Center district anchors the commercial core, with the Santee Trolley Square connecting shopping and dining via the San Diego Trolley line.
The housing stock reflects the city's suburban character, with a solid mix of single-family rentals, townhomes, and apartment communities spread across established neighborhoods. Renters who want more square footage than coastal San Diego typically offers will find competitive options here.
Learn more about living in Santee- Laundry Facilities
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Picnic Area
- Pool
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Accepts Credit Card Payments
- Accepts Online Payments
- Assigned Parking
- Balcony or Patio
- Barbecue Areas
- BBQ
- Bbq Area
- Beautiful Landscaping
- Cable or Satellite Ready
- Carpet & Vinyl Flooring
- Carpeted Floors
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Easy Access to Freeways
- Easy Access To Freeways and Shopping
- Easy Access to Public Transportation
- Easy Access to Shopping
- Extra Large Laundry Room with Card Reader Technology
- Extra Storage
- Freeway Access
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Garage
- Horizantal Blinds
- Laundry Facility
- Limited Garages available
- Mirrored Closet Doors
- On Call Emergency Maintenance
- On Site Management
- On-call Maintenance
- Pet Friendly Community
- Public Transportation
- Shimmering Swimming Pool
- Shimmering Swimming Pool(s)
- Vertical Blinds
- Vinyl Floors
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Balcony
- Patio
| Monday | 8am - 4:30pm |
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| Tuesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 9.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 11.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 15.4 mi |
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Santee include Santee Town Center, located 1.4 miles from River Trail Apartments. River Trail Apartments is near San Diego International, located 19.6 miles or 27 minutes away.
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.5 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 4.2 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.4 mi |
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Drive: | 24 min | 18.7 mi |
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Drive: | 25 min | 18.8 mi |
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Drive: | 25 min | 19.7 mi |
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Drive: | 33 min | 26.7 mi |
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Drive: | 37 min | 30.4 mi |
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 27 min | 19.6 mi |
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Lindo Lake County Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi |
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Cactus County Park
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Drive: | 14 min | 6.0 mi |
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Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area
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Drive: | 10 min | 6.7 mi |
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Lake Jennings County Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.7 mi |
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Mission Trails Regional Park
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Drive: | 13 min | 7.8 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 6.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 8.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 9.7 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 26 min | 17.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 18.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 22.9 mi |
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2 BR, 1 BA - 850 SF
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2 BR, 1 BA - 850 SF
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2 BR, 1 BA - 850 SF
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2 BR, 1 BA - 850 SF
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2 BR, 1 BA - 850 SF
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2 BR, 1 BA - 850 SF
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1BR/1BA
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1 Bedroom
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2 Bedrooms
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While River Trail Apartments does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Parking is available at River Trail Apartments. Fees may apply depending on the type of parking offered. Contact this property for details.
River Trail Apartments has one to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,895/mo. to $2,200/mo.
River Trail Apartments does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,895 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $75,800 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
River Trail Apartments is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.
While River Trail Apartments does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can request a tour directly through our online platform.
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
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Santee, CA 92071
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