Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Sage College San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Santee

$2,645/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Santee is $2,645 per month as of June 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $695 more per month.

$3.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Santee

1,925

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Santee rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Sage College San Diego, CA

Average rent prices in Santee have increased by 2% 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 Sage College San Diego, CA

Rent prices in Santee vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Santee is $2,395, whereas a house costs $4,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Santee run $2,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,780.

Listings

Studio

$1,895

-

3%

1 bedroom

$2,195

-

5%

2 bedroom

$2,899

-

No Change

3 bedroom

$4,200

-

No Change

4 bedroom

$5,400

-

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,895

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,899

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,400

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Sage College San Diego, 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 Sage College San Diego, CA

720 Fourth Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.2

Very good

720 Fourth Avenue

720 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

1 bed

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

5063 Alumni Pl #5063 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

College East apartment for rent in San Diego

5059-63 Alumni Place - 5063

5063 Alumni Pl #5063, San Diego, CA 92115

5 beds

2 baths

$1,050

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 15

5117 Remington Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

College West house for rent in San Diego

5115-21 Remington Road - 5117

5117 Remington Rd, San Diego, CA 92115

Studio

4 baths

$1,050

House for rent

Available Aug 1

664 Carefree Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Encanto apartment for rent in San Diego

APARTMENT - San Diego, CA

664 Carefree Dr, San Diego, CA 92114

1 bed

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Sage College San Diego, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Santee rental market.

How much is rent in Santee?

The average rent in Santee is $2,645 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Santee?

Average rent prices in Santee have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Santee rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Santee is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $695 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 $106,000/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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