Santee, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Santee, CA?
Last updated January 4, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Santee, CA is $2,995.
$2,995
+$20
-$155
82
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $900 to $10,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $800 | 1 |
| $900 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 2 |
| $1,700 | 2 |
| $1,800 | 2 |
| $1,900 | 4 |
| $2,000 | 4 |
| $2,100 | 3 |
| $2,200 | 2 |
| $2,300 | 2 |
| $2,400 | 4 |
| $2,500 | 4 |
| $2,600 | 2 |
| $2,700 | 5 |
| $2,800 | 3 |
| $2,900 | 7 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $3,100 | 2 |
| $3,200 | 2 |
| $3,400 | 6 |
| $3,500 | 5 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 3 |
| $3,800 | 6 |
| $3,900 | 6 |
| $4,100 | 3 |
| $4,200 | 2 |
| $4,400 | 4 |
| $4,500 | 4 |
| $4,700 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 6 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $155 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,250 | $3,000 |
| Feb | $3,000 | No data |
| Mar | $3,017 | No data |
| Apr | $2,930 | No data |
| May | $2,880 | No data |
| Jun | $2,975 | No data |
| Jul | $2,995 | No data |
| Aug | $2,995 | No data |
| Sep | $2,835 | No data |
| Oct | $2,907 | No data |
| Nov | $2,995 | No data |
| Dec | $2,995 | No data |
Market temperature
The Santee, CA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Santee, CA is 50% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Santee, CA?
The average rent in Santee, CA is $2,995.
2. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Santee, CA?
The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Santee, CA is $1,948 per month.
3. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Santee, CA?
The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Santee, CA is $2,500 per month.
4. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Santee, CA?
The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Santee, CA is $3,795 per month.
5. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Santee, CA?
The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Santee, CA is $5,000 per month.
6. How much does it cost to rent a house in Santee, CA?
Houses in Santee, CA rent between $900 - $10,000 with an average rent of $2,995.
7. How has the rent in Santee, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Santee, CA decreased by $155
8. How much has the rent in Santee, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Santee, CA increased by $20
9. How many available rentals are there in Santee, CA?
There are currently 82 rentals available in Santee, CA.
10. How do rent prices in Santee, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Santee, CA is $2,995 — 50.13% higher the national average of $1,995.