Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 3, 2025

Average rent in
Santee, CA

Last updated on October 3, 2025

Last updated on October 3, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santee, CA is $2,700. This is +37%, or $726, higher than the national average.

$2.48

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,700

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

33

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santee, CA is $2,700. This is +37%, or $726, higher than the national average.

$2.48

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

11%
51%
32%
6%
$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 15% in the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $2,295. 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 $3,325.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,995

3%

17%

2 bedroom

$2,397

2%

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,075

4%

13%

4 bedroom

$4,497

18%

9%

Studio

$1,822

62%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,822

Last 30 days

62%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,397

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,075

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,497

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

9%

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$2,700
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,900
increased by98%

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.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Age restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Santee

2 beds

1 bath

$2,127

Apartment for rent

Lake View Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.6

Very good

Lake View Park Apartments

9135 Mast Blvd, Santee, CA 92071

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

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10207 Bell Gardens Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 baths

$2,700

Condo for rent

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5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Santee

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3 beds

2 baths

$2,750

Condo for rent

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5d+ ago

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5d+ ago

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2 baths

$2,995

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5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Santee

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

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11h ago

Townhouse for rent in Santee

3 beds

2 baths

$3,450

$3,195

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