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Average Rent in Murrieta, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 13 apartment communities in Murrieta, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,734/mo
▲ +8% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,000/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
13
tracked daily
Units Listed
297
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Murrieta, CA
Compare average rent across Murrieta, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murrieta 92562 | $2,833 | $1,799 | 5 | 232 |
| Murrieta 92595 | $2,759 | $2,077 | 2 | 18 |
| Murrieta 92563 | $2,368 | $1,000 | 3 | 19 |
| Murrieta 92591 | $2,147 | $1,800 | 3 | 28 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Murrieta, CA?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Murrieta, CA is $2,734 per month across 13 apartment communities and 297 available units. Rents have increased $190 (8%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Delhaven Pointe Apartments starting at $1,000/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,447/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,853/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,464/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $3,250/mo.
Prices range from $1,000 to $3,680 per month. The most common price point is the $2,400 range, where 87 units are currently listed.
Murrieta, CA Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Murrieta, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Murrieta, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhaven Pointe Apartments | $1,000/mo | $1,000/mo | 1 | 4.8 |
| Magnum Realty Group - Property Management | $1,799/mo | $2,508/mo | 3 | 4.8 |
| 55+ FountainGlen Temecula | $1,800/mo | $2,071/mo | 15 | 4.7 |
| Vista Promenade | $2,020/mo | $2,213/mo | 10 | 3.8 |
| Oak Springs Ranch | $2,077/mo | $2,782/mo | 13 | 4.1 |
| Solana Ridge | $2,151/mo | $2,308/mo | 3 | 4.2 |
| Gables Alta Murrieta | $2,279/mo | $2,387/mo | 10 | 4.2 |
Google Search Trends for Murrieta, CA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Murrieta, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$109,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,734/mo.
Comfortable income
$131,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,000/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Murrieta, CA is $109,780 , about 16% 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) | $2,734 |
| Utilities | $567 |
| Groceries | $551 |
| Transportation | $1,353 |
| Healthcare | $660 |
| Other goods and services | $1,056 |
| Estimated total | $6,920/mo |
Population
111,621
Median household income
$109,780
Census median rent
$2,330/mo
Rent as % of income
33.4%
Median age
36.0
Mean commute
37 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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