Santee, CA Rent History

124 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$2,847
1-year change
+8.6%
$225/mo
5-year change
+29.3%
$645/mo
10-year change
+67.6%
$1,148/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Santee

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,659/mo0.0%
2017$1,772/mo+6.8%+6.8%
2018$1,862/mo+5.1%+12.2%
2019$1,955/mo+5.0%+17.8%
2020$2,036/mo+4.1%+22.7%
2021$2,126/mo+4.4%+28.1%
2022$2,513/mo+18.2%+51.5%
2023$2,737/mo+8.9%+65.0%
2024$2,802/mo+2.4%+68.9%
2025$2,628/mo-6.2%+58.4%
2026$2,853/mo+8.6%+72.0%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Santee changed since 2016?

Median rent in Santee, CA was $1,659 in 2016-04 and is $2,847 as of 2026-07 — a change of $1,188 per month over 10 years.

How much has Santee rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Santee, CA has changed +29.3% ($645 per month). The current median is $2,847.

What has rent in Santee done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Santee, CA has changed +67.6% ($1,148 per month). It is now $2,847.

Is rent in Santee going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Santee, CA has increased +8.6% ($225/mo). Current median: $2,847.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.