Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 12, 2026
Average rent in
Santee, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Santee
$2,695/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Santee is $2,695 per month as of July 2026. This is 38% above the national average rent, or $745 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Santee
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Santee rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Santee, CA
Average rent prices in Santee have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $2,295, whereas a house costs $3,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Santee run $2,120 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,954 | 5% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,995 |  25% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $2,495 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $3,545 | 7% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $4,995 | 8% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Riverview Office Park | $2,398 | |
Sky Ranch | $2,129 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,295 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,750 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,750 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,954
Last 30 days
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,545
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,995
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
12%
Sky Ranch
Average rent
$2,129
Riverview Office Park
Average rent
$2,398
Apartments
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
11%
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
38%higher than the national median
100%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Santee, CA is 31% lower than the median rent in Carlsbad, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$3,895
7%$3,145
2%$6,650
17%$2,097
$4,695
7%$2,500
1%$2,825
2%$2,337
5%$2,599
13%$2,395
$2,779
1%$3,195
1%Discover rentals in Santee, CA
3d ago
8961 N Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA 92071
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Santee
2 beds
1 bath
$2,266
Apartment for rent
2d ago
9016 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, CA 92071
3 beds
1 bath
$2,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santee
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,695
Condo for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Santee
9556 1/2 Cecilwood Dr, Santee, CA 92071
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 3
2d ago
10267 Mast Blvd, Santee, CA 92071
1 bed
1 bath
$2,145–$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santee
8700 Rumson Dr, Santee, CA 92071
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
8320 Fanita Dr, Santee, CA 92071
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
8320 Fanita Dr, Santee, CA 92071
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
10032 N Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA 92071
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
10267 Mast Blvd, Santee, CA 92071
1 bed
1 bath
$2,145–$2,195
Apartment for rent
3d ago
8961 N Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA 92071
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
8320 Fanita Dr, Santee, CA 92071
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
8961 N Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA 92071
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Riverview Office Park townhouse for rent in Santee
3 beds
3 baths
$3,350
House for rent
Available Jul 5
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santee
3 beds
3 baths
$3,495
Condo for rent
2d ago
9016 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, CA 92071
3 beds
1 bath
$2,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
8961 N Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA 92071
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Santee
2 beds
1 bath
$2,266
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Santee
1 bed
1 bath
$1,576
Apartment for rent
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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 $2,695 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Santee?
Average rent prices in Santee have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Santee rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Santee is 38% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $745 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 $108,000/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).