Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
California Miramar University, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Santee

$3,100/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Santee is $3,100 per month as of October 2026. This is 63% above the national average rent, or $1,200 more per month.

$2.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Santee

338

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Santee rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in California Miramar University, CA

Average rent prices in Santee have increased by 10% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in California Miramar University, CA

Rent prices in Santee vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Santee is $2,794, whereas a house costs $4,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Santee run $2,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,012.

Listings

Studio

$1,937

-

3%

1 bedroom

$2,395

-

4%

2 bedroom

$2,995

-

2%

3 bedroom

$3,999

-

13%

4 bedroom

$5,200

-

39%

Studio

Average rent

$1,937

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,999

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,200

Last year

39%

The table above reflects average rent prices in California Miramar University, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in California Miramar University, CA

9005 Trailridge Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Tierrasanta house for rent in San Diego

One Bed with Full Bath Mini Master Suite for Rent

9005 Trailridge Ave, San Diego, CA 92071

1 bed

1 bath

$1,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
10256 Carioca Ct #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Tierrasanta house for rent in San Diego

3 beds

2 baths

$1,300

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
11785 Stoney Peak Dr #722 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Carmel Mountain apartment for rent in San Diego

Private bedroom and bathroom for rent.

11785 Stoney Peak Dr #722, San Diego, CA 92128

2 beds

2 baths

$1,475

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Alta Mesa Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Alta Mesa Apartments

3355 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123

2 beds

1 bath

$2,115–$2,155

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for California Miramar University, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Santee rental market.

How much is rent in Santee?

The average rent in Santee is $3,100 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Santee?

Average rent prices in Santee have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Santee rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Santee is 63% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,200 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Santee?

To comfortably afford rent in Santee, you'd need to earn approximately $124,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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