Average Rent in Santee, CA
7 apartment buildings, 24 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Santee, CACheapest
$1,885/mo
Sunset Trails Apartments
Properties
7
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Units
24
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 7 properties in Santee, CA.
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Santee, CA Rent Prices
All 7 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Sunset Trails Apartments
8655 Graves Ave, Santee, CA 92071, USA
The Oaks Apartments
9205 Carlton Oaks Dr, Santee, CA 92071, USA
Town Center Apartments
10233 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071, USA
Highline Apartments
8729 Graves Ave, Santee, CA 92071, USA
Parc One
320 Town Center Pkwy, Santee, CA 92071, USA
Santee Villas
10445 Mast Blvd, Santee, CA 92071, USA
Fanita Meadows
9055 Prospect Ave, Santee, CA 92071, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunset Trails Apartments 8655 Graves Ave, Santee, CA 92071, USA | $1,885 | $2,015 | $3.49/ft² | 3.3 (69) | 2 |
| 2 | The Oaks Apartments 9205 Carlton Oaks Dr, Santee, CA 92071, USA | $1,975 | $2,210 | $2.92/ft² | 3.5 (28) | 3 |
| 3 | Town Center Apartments 10233 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071, USA | $2,075 | $2,278 | $3.05/ft² | 3.7 (42) | 8 |
| 4 | Highline Apartments 8729 Graves Ave, Santee, CA 92071, USA | $2,195 | $2,217 | $2.56/ft² | 3.8 (81) | 6 |
| 5 | Parc One 320 Town Center Pkwy, Santee, CA 92071, USA | $2,292 | $2,811 | $2.53/ft² | 3.5 (99) | 3 |
| 6 | Santee Villas 10445 Mast Blvd, Santee, CA 92071, USA | $2,426 | $2,652 | $2.95/ft² | 4.1 (140) | 2 |
| 7 | Fanita Meadows 9055 Prospect Ave, Santee, CA 92071, USA | $2,699 as of Sep 21 | $2,699 | $2.84/ft² | 4.6 (18) | 2 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Sunset Trails Apartments
3.3 (69)8655 Graves Ave, Santee, CA 92071, USA
The Oaks Apartments
3.5 (28)9205 Carlton Oaks Dr, Santee, CA 92071, USA
Town Center Apartments
3.7 (42)10233 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071, USA
Highline Apartments
3.8 (81)8729 Graves Ave, Santee, CA 92071, USA
Parc One
3.5 (99)320 Town Center Pkwy, Santee, CA 92071, USA
Santee Villas
4.1 (140)10445 Mast Blvd, Santee, CA 92071, USA
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Santee, CA neighborhoods
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Santee, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Santee, CA is $2,330 per month, based on 24 units across 7 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,885 at Sunset Trails Apartments to $3,301 at Parc One.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $2,033/mo | $1,885/mo | 5 |
| 2 Bed | $2,330/mo | $2,145/mo | 17 |
| 3 Bed | $3,071/mo | $2,841/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Santee, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Santee, CA averages $2,033/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,330/mo. At the local median household income of $105,613, that works out to 26% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Santee, CA at $2,197/mo. The current tracked market average runs 6% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Santee, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Santee, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$93,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,330/mo.
Comfortable income
$112,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,885/mo), you need to earn at least $75,000/year.
Median household income in Santee, CA is $105,613 , about 6% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Santee, CA
Overall prices in Santee, CA runs above the national average by about 11% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 110.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Santee, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,330 |
| Utilities | $799 |
| Groceries | $552 |
| Transportation | $1,904 |
| Healthcare | $929 |
| Other goods and services | $1,486 |
| Estimated total | $8,000/mo |
Population
59,485
Median household income
$105,613
Census median rent
$2,197/mo
Census rent burden
37.7%
Median age
39.5
Mean commute
28 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Santee, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Santee, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $3,148 | +35% | +2.5% | 50 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,854 | +22% | 0% | 33 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,536 | +52% | +1.1% | 33 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,473 | +6% | -1.7% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,215 | -5% | +1.6% | 23 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,341 | 0% | +2% | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Santee, CA?
The average rent in Santee, CA is $2,330 per month, based on 24 units across 7 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Santee, CA?
The median asking rent in Santee, CA is $2,264 per month, computed from 24 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,330/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Santee, CA?
The lowest available rent in Santee, CA starts at $1,885 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Santee, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Santee, CA average $2,033/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,885/mo across 5 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Santee, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Santee, CA average $2,330/mo. Units start from $2,145/mo across 17 units currently listed.
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