Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 11, 2026

Average rent in
Santee, CA

Last updated on April 11, 2026

Last updated on April 11, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santee, CA is $2,595. This is +35%, or $679, higher than the national average.

$2.58

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,595

decreased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

27

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santee, CA is $2,595. This is +35%, or $679, higher than the national average.

$2.58

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
56%
39%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $2,100. A 1-bedroom apartment in Santee, CA costs about $1,937 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,250. Houses for rent in Santee, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,745.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,937

3%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,325

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$3,600

4%

5%

4 bedroom

$4,595

1%

3%

Studio

$1,899

5%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,899

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,937

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,325

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

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$3,872
increased by102%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Santee, CA is 33% lower than the median rent in Carlsbad, CA.

More data insights and reports

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La Roca Plaza - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

La Roca Plaza

10032 N Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA 92071

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,925–$2,995

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$2,495

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Condo for rent in Santee

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9124 Maranda Dr, Santee, CA 92071

3 beds

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$3,595

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$3,600

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