Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 12, 2026
Average rent in
Santee, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Santee
$2,847/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Santee is $2,847 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% above the national average rent, or $947 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Santee
38
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Santee rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Santee, CA
Average rent prices in Santee have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $2,495, whereas a house costs $3,697. 1-bedroom apartments in Santee run $2,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,951 |  5% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $2,025 | 10% | 49% | |
2 bedroom | $2,595 | 2% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $3,595 | 1% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $4,795 | 3% | 24% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Riverview Office Park | $2,535 | |
Sky Ranch | $2,095 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,495 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,700 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,697 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,500 | 8% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,951
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,025
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
49%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,595
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,795
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
24%
Sky Ranch
Average rent
$2,095
Riverview Office Park
Average rent
$2,535
Apartments
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,697
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
8%
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
50%higher than the national median
97%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Santee, CA is 24% lower than the median rent in Carlsbad, CA.
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3%$2,587
4%$2,895
4%$2,395
3%$2,487
5%$2,295
7%$2,800
$3,196
2%Discover rentals in Santee, CA
4d ago
9135 Mast Blvd, Santee, CA 92071
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,075–$2,495
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.Apartment for rent
8h ago
8961 N Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA 92071
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200–$2,400
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santee
2 beds
1 bath
$2,266
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santee
2 beds
1 bath
$2,275
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 5
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,722
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,425
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santee
9314 Galston Dr, Santee, CA 92071
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
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.House for rent
Available Sep 8
1d ago
10267 Mast Blvd, Santee, CA 92071
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195–$2,225
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,425
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,722
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.Apartment for rent
8h ago
8961 N Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA 92071
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200–$2,400
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
10267 Mast Blvd, Santee, CA 92071
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195–$2,225
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,425
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,722
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santee
9314 Galston Dr, Santee, CA 92071
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
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.House for rent
Available Sep 8
8h ago
8961 N Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA 92071
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200–$2,400
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,425
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.Apartment for rent
8h ago
8961 N Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA 92071
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
10267 Mast Blvd, Santee, CA 92071
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195–$2,225
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Santee
4 beds
2 baths
$4,200
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.House for rent
Available Oct 9
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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 $2,847 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Santee?
Average rent prices in Santee have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Santee rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Santee is 50% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $947 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 $114,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Santee?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, May offers the lowest rents of the year in Santee, running approximately 21% below July prices. October tends to be the most competitive month with higher demand, while July and December see lower overall demand.
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).