Last updated on May 28, 2026

Average rent in
Santee, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Santee

$2,745/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Santee is $2,745 per month as of May 2026. This is 41% above the national average rent, or $795 more per month.

$2.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Santee

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 Santee, CA

Average rent prices in Santee have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Santee, CA

Rent prices in Santee vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Santee is $2,195, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Santee run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,395.

Listings

Studio

$1,931

5%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,739

9%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,595

4%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,595

8%

1%

4 bedroom

$5,200

39%

25%

Studio

Average rent

$1,931

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,739

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,595

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,200

Last 30 days

39%

Last year

25%

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.

How does rent in Santee, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Santee and Carlsbad by all bedroom counts and property types.

Santee

Median rent price$2,745
increased by41%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,900
increased by100%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Santee, CA is 30% lower than the median rent in Carlsbad, CA.

Discover rentals in Santee, CA

9145 Gorge Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Santee

Roomie wanted

9145 Gorge Ave, Santee, CA 92071

1 bed

1 bath

$950

House for rent

Available Jun 1

10122 Buena Vista Ave - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Santee

Apartment for rent

10233 Mission Gorge Road - Photo 1 of 1

15h 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

10187 Peaceful Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Santee

2BR/1.0BA

10187 Peaceful Ct, Santee, CA 92071

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

Condo for rent

Stay up to date with rental market insights

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Frequently asked questions for Santee, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Santee rental market.

How much is rent in Santee?

The average rent in Santee is $2,745 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Santee?

Average rent prices in Santee have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Santee rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Santee is 41% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $795 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 $110,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Santee?

One-bedroom apartments in Santee averaged around $1,900 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $2,400 monthly. These figures reflect recent market conditions with both apartment types experiencing year-over-year decreases from 2024 levels.

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).

Apartments for rent in Bostonia