Santee, CA rental market

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Last updated April 24, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Santee, CA is $2,900.

Average rent

$2,900

Month-over-month change

-$100

Year-over-year change

+$205

Available rentals

69

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,715 to $10,000.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,7002
$1,8001
$1,9004
$2,0005
$2,1004
$2,2004
$2,3002
$2,4004
$2,5004
$2,7002
$2,8003
$2,9009
$3,0002
$3,3001
$3,4001
$3,5003
$3,6001
$3,7002
$3,8003
$3,9006
$4,0005
$4,1002
$4,2004
$5,000+4

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $205 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$3,250$3,000
Feb$3,000$3,200
Mar$3,017$2,913
Apr$2,930$2,935
May$2,880No data
Jun$2,975No data
Jul$2,995No data
Aug$2,995No data
Sep$2,835No data
Oct$2,907No data
Nov$2,995No data
Dec$2,991No data

Market temperature

The Santee, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Santee, CA is 45% 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 $2,900.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Santee, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Santee, CA is $1,950 per month.

3. 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 $2,000 per month.

4. 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 $2,480 per month.

5. 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 $3,700 per month.

6. 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 $4,250 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Santee, CA?

Houses in Santee, CA rent between $1,715 - $10,000 with an average rent of $2,900.

8. How has the rent in Santee, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Santee, CA increased by $205

9. How much has the rent in Santee, CA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Santee, CA decreased by $100

10. How many available rentals are there in Santee, CA?

There are currently 69 rentals available in Santee, CA.

11. How do rent prices in Santee, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Santee, CA is $2,900 — 45% higher the national average of $2,000.