# Average Rent in Murrieta, CA > How much is rent in Murrieta, CA? $2,653 median across 466 units in 11 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/ Latest included observation: November 9, 2026 ## What is the average rent in Murrieta, CA? The average listed apartment rent in Murrieta, CA is $2,618 per month, as of November 9, 2026. This sample includes 466 priced apartments in 11 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 5, 2026 through November 9, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings. 11 apartment buildings, 466 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available. [Browse apartments in Murrieta, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/apartments/) Avg Rent $2,618/mo median $2,653 [+5.6% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/trends/) Cheapest $1,958/mo Gables Alta Murrieta Properties 11 tracked daily Units 466 available now [See cheapest & most expensive neighborhoods on the map](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/rent-map/) [View rent trends and price history](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/trends/) [Explore Murrieta, CA on the interactive map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=murrieta-ca) [Murrieta, CA Resident Access](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/resident-access/): City Club members share insider gate codes, parking links, and amenity tips. View Analysis ## Rent Price Breakdown Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Murrieta, CA. Timeframe ## Average rent trend, last 3 months All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view. $2,527 Average rent today Line chart of average rent in Murrieta, CA over the last 3 months. Started at $2,579, ended at $2,527. ### Average rent trend, last 3 months | Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) | | --- | --- | | Aug | 2,579 | | Aug | 2,575 | | Aug | 2,548 | | Aug | 2,547 | | Sep | 2,554 | | Sep | 2,561 | | Sep | 2,544 | | Sep | 2,583 | | Oct | 2,522 | | Oct | 2,427 | | Oct | 2,464 | | Oct | 2,426 | | Oct | 2,532 | | Nov | 2,527 | [Full Murrieta, CA price history](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/trends/) ### Average Rent by Property ### Starting Price vs Average ### Rent by Bedroom Count ### Price per Square Foot ## Murrieta, CA Rent Prices All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent. [#1 4.2 (89)](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/gables-alta-murrieta-murrieta-ca/): Gables Alta Murrieta 39930 Whitewood Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563, USA From $1,958/mo Avg $2,303 12 units [#2 3.8 (299)](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/vista-promenade-murrieta-ca/): Vista Promenade 29605 Solana Way, Temecula, CA 92591, USA From $1,970/mo Avg $2,220 14 units [#3 4.5 (39)](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/marlowe-temecula-murrieta-ca/): Marlowe Temecula 41461 Buecking Dr, Temecula, CA 92590, USA From $1,987/mo Avg $2,560 32 units [#4 4.2 (242)](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/solana-ridge-murrieta-ca/): Solana Ridge 41754 Margarita Rd, Temecula, CA 92591, USA From $2,024/mo Avg $2,443 20 units [#5 4.1 (154)](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/oak-springs-ranch-murrieta-ca/): Oak Springs Ranch 24055 Clinton Keith Rd, Wildomar, CA 92595, USA From $2,135/mo Avg $2,631 15 units [#6 4.8 (109)](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/delhaven-pointe-apartments-murrieta-ca/): Delhaven Pointe Apartments 39261 Delhaven St, Murrieta, CA 92563, USA From $2,150/mo Avg $2,545 5 units [#7 4.3 (56)](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/sonoma-at-mapleton-apartments-murrieta-ca/): Sonoma at Mapleton Apartments 33600 Mapleton Ave, Murrieta, CA 92563, USA From $2,191/mo Avg $2,600 11 units | # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Gables Alta Murrieta 39930 Whitewood Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/gables-alta-murrieta-murrieta-ca/) | $1,958 | $2,303 | $2.34/ft² | 4.2 (89) | 12 | | 2 | [Vista Promenade 29605 Solana Way, Temecula, CA 92591, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/vista-promenade-murrieta-ca/) | $1,970 | $2,220 | $2.60/ft² | 3.8 (299) | 14 | | 3 | [Marlowe Temecula 41461 Buecking Dr, Temecula, CA 92590, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/marlowe-temecula-murrieta-ca/) | $1,987 | $2,560 | $2.33/ft² | 4.5 (39) | 32 | | 4 | [Solana Ridge 41754 Margarita Rd, Temecula, CA 92591, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/solana-ridge-murrieta-ca/) | $2,024 | $2,443 | $2.41/ft² | 4.2 (242) | 20 | | 5 | [Oak Springs Ranch 24055 Clinton Keith Rd, Wildomar, CA 92595, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/oak-springs-ranch-murrieta-ca/) | $2,135 | $2,631 | $2.21/ft² | 4.1 (154) | 15 | | 6 | [Delhaven Pointe Apartments 39261 Delhaven St, Murrieta, CA 92563, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/delhaven-pointe-apartments-murrieta-ca/) | $2,150 | $2,545 | $2.73/ft² | 4.8 (109) | 5 | | 7 | [Sonoma at Mapleton Apartments 33600 Mapleton Ave, Murrieta, CA 92563, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/sonoma-at-mapleton-apartments-murrieta-ca/) | $2,191 | $2,600 | $2.56/ft² | 4.3 (56) | 11 | ## Rent & Price History by Building Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood. [Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/apartments/) [Gables Alta Murrieta](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/gables-alta-murrieta-murrieta-ca/): ![Gables Alta Murrieta apartments in Murrieta, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/8234?w=600) 4.2 (89) 39930 Whitewood Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563, USA From $1,958/mo 12 units [Vista Promenade](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/vista-promenade-murrieta-ca/): ![Vista Promenade apartments in Murrieta, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/8232?w=600) 3.8 (299) 29605 Solana Way, Temecula, CA 92591, USA From $1,970/mo 14 units [Marlowe Temecula](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/marlowe-temecula-murrieta-ca/): ![Marlowe Temecula apartments in Murrieta, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/8243?w=600) 4.5 (39) 41461 Buecking Dr, Temecula, CA 92590, USA From $1,987/mo 32 units [Solana Ridge](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/solana-ridge-murrieta-ca/): ![Solana Ridge apartments in Murrieta, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/8241?w=600) 4.2 (242) 41754 Margarita Rd, Temecula, CA 92591, USA From $2,024/mo 20 units [Oak Springs Ranch](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/oak-springs-ranch-murrieta-ca/): ![Oak Springs Ranch apartments in Murrieta, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/8247?w=600) 4.1 (154) 24055 Clinton Keith Rd, Wildomar, CA 92595, USA From $2,135/mo 15 units [Delhaven Pointe Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/delhaven-pointe-apartments-murrieta-ca/): ![Delhaven Pointe Apartments apartments in Murrieta, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/8236?w=600) 4.8 (109) 39261 Delhaven St, Murrieta, CA 92563, USA From $2,150/mo 5 units [Browse all Murrieta, CA apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/apartments/) By Area ## Murrieta, CA neighborhoods Tracked buildings across 5 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments. [Murrieta 92562 3](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Murrieta%2092562)[Murrieta 92563 3](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Murrieta%2092563)[Temecula 92591 3](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Temecula%2092591)[Wildomar 92595 2](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Wildomar%2092595)[Temecula 92590 1](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Temecula%2092590) [Compare neighborhood rents on the Murrieta, CA rent map](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/rent-map/) ## Murrieta, CA Average Rent Prices 2026 The average listed rent in Murrieta, CA is **$2,618 per month**, based on 466 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,958 at Gables Alta Murrieta to $3,605 at Montessa Heights. ### Average Rent by Bedroom Type | Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 Bed | $2,342/mo | $1,958/mo | 195 | | 2 Bed | $2,763/mo | $2,236/mo | 237 | | 3 Bed | $3,195/mo | $2,705/mo | 34 | We schedule daily price checks. The included observations can have different dates. Request an area we do not cover so we can review it for coverage. Paste this where you want the live widget. Free to use with the attribution link. Preview Market Context ## Who rents in Murrieta, CA, and what they pay Tracked one-bedroom rent in Murrieta, CA averages **$2,342/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$2,763/mo**. At the local median household income of **$109,780**, that works out to **29% 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 Murrieta, CA at **$2,330/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/murrieta-ca/trends/) runs **12% 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 Murrieta, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities. ## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Murrieta, 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 $105,000/year Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,618/mo. Comfortable income $126,000/year Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries. To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,958/mo), you need to earn at least **$78,000/year**. Median household income in Murrieta, CA is **$109,780** , about 13% below the comfortable-living threshold. ## Cost of living in Murrieta, CA Overall prices in Murrieta, CA runs above the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 107.3, 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 Murrieta, CA's regional price parities. | Category | Monthly estimate | | --- | --- | | Rent (market average) | $2,618 | | Utilities | $567 | | Groceries | $551 | | Transportation | $1,353 | | Healthcare | $660 | | Other goods and services | $1,056 | | Estimated total | $6,804/mo | Population 111,621 Median household income $109,780 Census median rent $2,330/mo Census rent burden 33.4% Median age 36.0 Mean commute 37 min ## Methodology Rent data We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability. 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 We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval. 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. Compare ## Nearby cities in California How Murrieta, CA rent compares to other markets in the state. | City | Avg Rent | vs Murrieta, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Los Angeles, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/los-angeles-ca/) | $3,109 | +19% | -4% | 50 | | [San Diego, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/san-diego-ca/) | $3,375 | +29% | -4.1% | 36 | | [Anaheim, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/anaheim-ca/) | $2,881 | +10% | +2.9% | 34 | | [EL Cajon, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/el-cajon-ca/) | $2,257 | -14% | -16.9% | 33 | | [Antioch, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/antioch-ca/) | $2,277 | -13% | -5.8% | 32 | | [Hayward, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/) | $2,763 | +6% | -4.4% | 32 | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the average rent in Murrieta, CA? The average listed apartment rent in Murrieta, CA is $2,618 per month, as of November 9, 2026. This sample includes 466 priced apartments in 11 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. ### What is the median rent in Murrieta, CA? The median asking rent in Murrieta, CA is $2,653 per month, computed from 466 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $2,618/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings. ### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Murrieta, CA? The lowest available rent in Murrieta, CA starts at $1,958 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing. ### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Murrieta, CA? 1-bedroom apartments in Murrieta, CA average $2,342/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,958/mo across 195 units tracked. ### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Murrieta, CA? 2-bedroom apartments in Murrieta, CA average $2,763/mo. Units start from $2,236/mo across 237 units currently listed. ## Rent Trends in Murrieta, CA Track how apartment prices are changing over time. 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