Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 18, 2025

Average rent in
Santee, CA

Last updated on November 18, 2025

Last updated on November 18, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santee, CA is $2,595. This is +35%, or $675, higher than the national average.

$2.57

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,595

decreased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

27

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santee, CA is $2,595. This is +35%, or $675, higher than the national average.

$2.57

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
66%
26%
5%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

71%
29%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Santee, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Santee, CA have increased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 5% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Santee, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Santee, CA is $2,250. A 1-bedroom apartment in Santee, CA costs about $1,950 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,300. Houses for rent in Santee, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,950

3%

12%

2 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,975

1%

11%

4 bedroom

$4,995

3%

16%

Studio

$1,750

62%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

62%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,975

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Santee, 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.

Compare rent prices in Santee, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Santee, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Carlsbad, CA.

Santee

Median rent price$2,595
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,922
increased by104%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Santee, CA is 34% lower than the median rent in Carlsbad, CA.

More data insights and reports

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Age restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Santee

2 beds

1 bath

$2,127

Apartment for rent

10233 Mission Gorge Road - Photo 1 of 1

16m ago

8.6

Very good

10233 Mission Gorge Road

10233 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071

2–3 beds

1 bath

$2,195–$2,795

Apartment for rent

Town Center Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Town Center Apartments

10233 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071

2–3 beds

1 bath

$2,195–$2,795

Apartment for rent

9856 Buena Vista Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Santee

House for rent

Mesa Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

Mesa Apartments

8755 Mesa Rd, Santee, CA 92071

2 beds

2 baths

$2,300

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10282 Norma Gardens Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Santee

Condo for rent

9813 Caspi Gardens Dr #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Santee

HUGE 3BR/2BA Second-Floor Condo

9813 Caspi Gardens Dr #8, Santee, CA 92071

3 beds

2 baths

$2,895

Condo for rent

Available Sep 8

10386 Alphonse St #G1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Santee

Condo for rent