What's the average rent in Santee, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Santee, CA

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Santee, CA is $2,901 per month, which is 52% higher than the national average rent of $1,910 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,901

-3.3%-$99 decrease month-over-month

1.5%$44 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$2,310

HOUSES

$4,000

TOWNHOUSES

$3,550

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Santee, CA at $2,310 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,000 per month. Townhomes average $3,550 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,025
2 Bedrooms	$2,550
3 Bedrooms	$3,600
4 Bedrooms	$4,100
All	$2,895

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Santee, CA is $2,025 per month, followed by $2,550 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,600 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,100 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$2,828
3 Bedrooms	$3,550
4 Bedrooms	$4,250
All	$3,550

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Santee, CA is $2,828 per month, followed by $3,550 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,250 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,025
2 Bedrooms	$2,250
3 Bedrooms	$2,795
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,294

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Santee, CA is $2,025 per month, followed by $2,250 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $2,795 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$4,000
2 Bedrooms	$2,550
3 Bedrooms	$3,995
4 Bedrooms	$4,100
All	$4,000

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Santee, CA is $4,000 per month, followed by $2,550 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,995 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,100 for a 4 bedroom house.