Sunset Trails
8655 Graves Ave,
Santee, CA 92071
$1,985 - $2,145
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Santee, CA
What is the average rent in Santee, CA?
$2,126/month
Average Rent
657 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.8%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Santee, CA is $2,126 per month. This is 30% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making Santee one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Santee, you can expect to pay about $1,660 per month for a studio, $2,126 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,509 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,815 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Santee, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.8%, which averages out to $37 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Santee, CA
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Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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4%
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20%
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76%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santee?
Based on current rent prices, Magnolia Meadows is the most affordable neighborhood in Santee.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santee?
Based on current rent prices, Magnolia Meadows is the most expensive neighborhood in Santee.
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Which Santee neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Santee with the most apartments available is Magnolia Meadows .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Santee, CA?
Because the average rent in Santee is $2,126, you’ll want to make about $7,086 per month or $85,032 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Santee, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Santee, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Bridge Property Management
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.