Average Rent in Temecula, CA
3 apartment buildings, 11 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,078/mo
market average
Cheapest
$2,105/mo
Tuscany Ridge
Properties
3
tracked daily
Units
11
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 3 properties in Temecula, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Temecula, CA Rent Prices
All 3 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Tuscany Ridge
41955 Margarita Rd, Temecula, CA 92591, USA
Arrive Temecula
43590 W Ventana St, Temecula, CA 92592, USA
SDL Real Estate & Property Management
28465 Old Town Front St #221, Temecula, CA 92590, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuscany Ridge 41955 Margarita Rd, Temecula, CA 92591, USA | $2,105 | $2,391 | $2.24 | 4.1 (156) | 3 |
| 2 | Arrive Temecula 43590 W Ventana St, Temecula, CA 92592, USA | $2,405 | $2,939 | $3.06 | 4.7 (86) | 4 |
| 3 | SDL Real Estate & Property Management 28465 Old Town Front St #221, Temecula, CA 92590, USA | $3,495 | $3,734 | $1.39 | 4.7 (101) | 4 |
Explore Each Property
Tuscany Ridge
4.1 (156)41955 Margarita Rd, Temecula, CA 92591, USA
Arrive Temecula
4.7 (86)43590 W Ventana St, Temecula, CA 92592, USA
SDL Real Estate & Property Management
4.7 (101)28465 Old Town Front St #221, Temecula, CA 92590, USA
Temecula, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Temecula, CA is $3,078 per month, based on 11 units across 3 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,105 at Tuscany Ridge to $3,495 at SDL Real Estate & Property Management.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $2,430/mo | $2,405/mo | 2 |
| 2 Bed | $2,616/mo | $2,105/mo | 4 |
| 3 Bed | $3,750/mo | $3,605/mo | 2 |
| 4 Bed | $3,680/mo | $3,495/mo | 3 |
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 Temecula, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Temecula, CA averages $2,430/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,616/mo. At the local median household income of $117,840, that works out to 31% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Temecula, CA at $2,297/mo. The current tracked market average runs 34% 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 Temecula, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Temecula, 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
$123,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,078/mo.
Comfortable income
$148,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,105/mo), you need to earn at least $84,000/year.
Median household income in Temecula, CA is $117,840 , about 20% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Temecula, CA
Overall prices in Temecula, 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 Temecula, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,078 |
| Utilities | $567 |
| Groceries | $551 |
| Transportation | $1,353 |
| Healthcare | $660 |
| Other goods and services | $1,056 |
| Estimated total | $7,264/mo |
Population
110,404
Median household income
$117,840
Census median rent
$2,297/mo
Rent as % of income
32.2%
Median age
36.3
Mean commute
36 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 Temecula, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Temecula, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,881 | -6% | 35 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,817 | -8% | 28 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,288 | +7% | 24 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,358 | -23% | 24 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,568 | -17% | 24 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,343 | -24% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Temecula, CA?
The average rent in Temecula, CA is $3,078 per month, based on 11 units across 3 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Temecula, CA?
The lowest available rent in Temecula, CA starts at $2,105 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Temecula, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Temecula, CA average $2,430/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,405/mo across 2 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Temecula, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Temecula, CA average $2,616/mo. Units start from $2,105/mo across 4 units currently listed.
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