8600 Rumson Dr, Santee, CA 92071
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  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 750 sqft

8600 Rumson Dr, Santee, CA 92071

Home Highlights

Apartment
750 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Apartment-sized refrigeratorLarge linen closetVery spacious walk-in closetRemodeled bathroom vanityAir conditioningPlush carpet
Available August 1, 2026

Large, bright, recently updated 1 bed, 1 bath attached apartment/granny flat on 2nd floor in a quiet neighborhood in west Santee. RENT INCLUDES ALL UTILITIES!! Plus a housekeeper approximately once a month for no additional charge. The apartment includes recently remodeled kitchen with stove, very spacious walk-in closet, huge living room and bedroom, plush carpet, remodeled bathroom vanity, large linen closet, and off-street parking for one vehicle.

Note that some photos show the kitchen and bathroom before remodel. TV and blue framed picture are not included with the unit.

This space is preferably for one person only. I am looking for someone quiet and respectful that works full time outside of the house. You must provide proof of good credit and employment - no exceptions here, sorry.

Lease: 12 months
Deposit: $2,195
No pets, but we do have dogs downstairs, so please be dog-friendly.
No smoking, vapes, or drugs (including 420).

750+ square feet total:
- Living room: 10.5 x 18 feet
- Bedroom: 12 x 14.5 feet
- Walk-in closet: 11 x 7 feet
- Kitchen: 9 x 6.5 feet

Rent includes all utilities:
- Electricity (including A/C!!)
- Internet (high speed Wi-Fi, sufficient to stream Netflix, etc; no Ethernet line or cable available)
- Water and trash
- Housekeeper approximately once a month

Amenities include:
- Air conditioning
- Plush carpet throughout and hard flooring in kitchen and bathroom (updated bathroom flooring not pictured)
- Recently updated kitchen
- Massive walk-in closet
- Private, clean, updated bathroom with walk-in shower
- Large west-facing window for great sunsets
- Microwave
- 2nd floor (no upstairs neighbors!)
- Close freeway access
- Off street parking for one car
- Friendly neighbors

Kitchen includes recently updated:
- Quartz countertops
- Apartment-sized refrigerator
- Stove/oven

Please send a message if you are interested or have any questions. Include some information about yourself including employment, income, credit score, and reason for your move. Serious inquiries only.

Before signing a lease, a formal application is required to be submitted via Zillow and includes background check, credit report, etc. The fee is paid directly to Zillow.

12 months
8600 Rumson Dr, Santee, CA 92071 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 750 sqft apartment. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2026 with an asking price of $2,195 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 27, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,005/month.

Home Details for 8600 Rumson Dr

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall FurnaceAir ConditioningCooling System: Wall UnitHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace
Appliances & Utilities
MicrowaveRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 8600 Rumson Dr

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
35 Via Sovana, Santee, CA
0.78
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$540,000
04/08/26
2
2
1,015 sqft
162 Via Montisi, Santee, CA
0.78
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$510,000
12/09/25
2
2
1,015 sqft
7653 Mission Gorge Rd #50, San Diego, CA
4.09
Apartment
$557,000
04/29/26
2
2
1,035 sqft
9728 Marilla Dr #209, Lakeside, CA
4.32
Apartment
$213,500
07/01/26
2
2
944 sqft
5350 Baltimore Dr #66, La Mesa, CA
4.86
Apartment
$425,000
07/24/26
1
1
688 sqft
528 Cobblestone Ct, El Cajon, CA
4.27
Apartment
$650,000
11/05/25
3
3
1,450 sqft
505 E Madison Ave #92, El Cajon, CA
4.61
Apartment
$387,000
06/16/26
2
2
925 sqft
8220 Vincetta Dr, La Mesa, CA
4.66
Apartment
$258,000
09/11/26
3
2
1,153 sqft
908 S Sunshine Ave #11, El Cajon, CA
5.19
Apartment
$374,000
02/23/26
2
2
850 sqft
1111-15 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA
5.79
Apartment
$1,200,000
05/04/26
2
1
875 sqft
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What Locals Say about Santee

At least 316 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 74 % Say parking is easy

  • 73 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say it's quiet

  • 66 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 62 % Say there's wildlife

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 37 % Say there are community events

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    "Very safe and calm"
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    "Great location for kids and schools. Very safe community. You canā€™t go wrong in Santee, CA. Weā€™ve been here since 1999 and love it. All sports area for both boys and girls. "
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  • Teri San Pascual
    "Depending on which area you live in, itā€™s definitely a good mix of diversity. Great food choices throughout the town. Overall, Santee is a safe place. "
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  • Jacob Turner
    "Great place to live, there's plenty of park space and local cafes or restaurants with plenty of nearby amenities"
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  • Billomed
    "None. Really not a great community recreation organized city. Lacks basic community programming. I find ur ti be limiting. No sheriffs ever around. Not sure what more to say. "
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    "The people are great and itā€™s a very safe community with lots of local flare. The restaurants cater to the locals, and welcome all new guests."
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    "Dogs are allowed. Certain breeds are restricted. Most people pick up their dog poop. They must be on leashes."
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  • Candy.feathers
    "Good schools, shopping and neighborhoods. People are invested in the community. Santee lakes is very nice. Lots of clean and safe parks "
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  • Joelene E.
    "Very nice neighborhood to live in. Feel safe walking around . Less than 5 minute walk to grocery stores and less than or about 15 minute walk to target and many other stores . Love it!!"
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  • Joelene E.
    "There's a nice dog park near where I live in santee. They remodeled the park. It's great. Trails to walk around."
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  • Jacosta2275
    "Halloween fire pits in the front yard every year. Forth of July is always great. You can see them from your front yard. Santee lakes are amazing and a great place to fish."
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  • Kathyrn P.
    "Great neighborhood to walk. I personally do it everyday and I see lots of dog owners out and about with their furry friend(s)."
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    "Seems people are walking their dogs often. I don't mind them šŸ¤·šŸ½ā€ā™€ļø. I don't have any dogs but they seem welcome. They even have a dog park near by thats divided in 3 sections . in"
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  • Chris M.
    "Rush hour can be difficult, particularly at the ends of the week. Most commuting is done via personal vehicle"
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  • Fowki
    "Iā€™m currently retired so I donā€™t have a commute. But traffic around town is heavy, but tolerable. The 52 is challenging during peak hours, so it takes some planning."
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  • Heather C.
    "I grew up here and worked hard to move back as an adult. I love everything about santee and probably wonā€™t ever leave. "
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  • Sthornton.ciaadj
    "Great family oriented city. We have been here for 20 years, and watched our children grow up. Santee has gone from a small town into a progressive city."
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  • Fowki
    "They would like the friendly other dog walkers and well-mannered dogs. They would enjoy the tidy neighborhood."
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    "Monthly events bring friends and family together. ie summer concerts, holiday tree lighting, aloha 5k..."
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    "Iā€™ve lived here for over 6 years. Itā€™s community based, good schools, safe area, nice homes new and old. "
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  • Matt
    "Very little crime in this neighborhood. Likely the most safe in San Diego County. The worst thing in the area is petty crime from stealing in grocery stores."
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  • AJ D.
    "Dog owners would like Santee because there are many dog owners and many businesses are dog friendly. "
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  • Terisanpascual
    "There are a lot of events and things to do nearby. Breweries are great. Drive In Theater is unique, it is one out of two in San Diego County. Thereā€™s also a big popular Swap Meat in Santee on weekends."
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  • Jessica
    "the city is growing rapidly can be a bit busy but over all it's a nice place to live. easy freeway access but does tend to get alot of traffic in the morning and rush hour. new houses and communities being built all the time"
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  • Destiny R.
    "I drive my car and nothing is too far. You can get to anything from here. plus a variety of food places "
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  • Mamajulie
    "Santee is a nice bedroom community with many families with activities and parks galore. Great schools both K through 8 and high schools. We have wonderful shopping opportunities and lot of places to eat out. "
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  • Mamajulie
    "We have dog pick up bags around the neighborhood! Most everyone picks up after there dog here. The neighborhood is hilly and makes for a great walk for dogs. We have not seen aggressive breeds. Most owners are friendly as well!"
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    "Takes about 20 min to get downtown without traffic. With traffic, up to 45 min. 52 heading west gets backed up in the mornings."
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    "Amazing place to grow up great community schools are Great .Lakes always have events going on. Good food options great church community as well"
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  • Alexander Y.
    "I like how my area has a lot of shops and amenities near by but there are a few things that are missing that I would like. Other than that there are a few homeless people in the area and some unpleasant people around. A lot of drivers are aggressive and not courteous, and I wish there were better sidewalks for people to walk safely on."
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    "I work from home so it is a perfect commute! I think most people I know here are okay with their commute."
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  • Joejtsn
    "They have different events based on different occasions. A very welcoming area that feels safe with great schools all around. Concert every Thursday night."
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  • Lou R.
    " people seam to be very friendly and carrying in our neighborhood! It's a great and wonderful place to live! "
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  • Shyann D.
    "There's a few dog parks. People at the dog parks are really friendly. "
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  • Tera L.
    "it very peace full not alot of noise after dark and the people that live here are always great and welcoming to.new people "
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  • Tudarapoetry
    "Very quiet and safe neighborhood. Gorgeous views at night and in the day. There's a dog park right down the street."
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    "Older developed part of Santee. Great neighbors, kind and great place to have a family. Larger yards and mature landscaping."
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 27, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,195
Jun 23, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,195
Feb 24, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,750
Feb 4, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,750
Price decreased by 3%
Jan 14, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,800

Frequently asked questions about 8600 Rumson Dr

  • Is Santee a buyer's or seller's market?
    Santee is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Santee?
    The median sale price in Santee is $760K. That is down $14.17K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Santee?
    Residents describe Santee, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in Santee, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 8600 Rumson Dr?
    The closest schools to 8600 Rumson Dr in Santee, CA are Carlton Oaks Elementary School (Middle, rated 7/10), West Hills High School (rated 9/10).
  • Does 8600 Rumson Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 8600 Rumson Dr in Santee, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 8600 Rumson Dr have parking?
    Yes, 8600 Rumson Dr in Santee, CA has on-site parking.

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