What's the average rent in Santee, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Santee, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of June 2026, the average rent in Santee, CA is $2,881 per month, which is 48% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,881

3.1%$86 increase month-over-month

-3.8%-$114 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$2,420

HOUSES

$3,975

TOWNHOUSES

$3,600

As of June 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Santee, CA at $2,420 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,975 per month. Townhomes average $3,600 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,985
2 Bedrooms	$2,495
3 Bedrooms	$3,698
4 Bedrooms	$4,399
All	$2,881

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Santee, CA is $1,985 per month, followed by $2,495 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,698 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,399 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$3,050
3 Bedrooms	$3,698
4 Bedrooms	$4,024
All	$3,600

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Santee, CA is $3,050 per month, followed by $3,698 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,024 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,915
2 Bedrooms	$2,395
3 Bedrooms	$4,000
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,695

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Santee, CA is $1,915 per month, followed by $2,395 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $4,000 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$4,000
2 Bedrooms	$2,550
3 Bedrooms	$3,900
4 Bedrooms	$5,300
All	$3,975

As of June 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, $3,900 for a 3 bedroom house, and $5,300 for a 4 bedroom house.