Average Rent in Temecula CA
3 apartment buildings, 5 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,626/mo
Cheapest
$3,195/mo
Properties
3
Units
5
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.
SDL Real Estate & Property Management
28465 Old Town Front St #221, Temecula
Arrive Temecula
43590 W Ventana St, Temecula
Tuscany Ridge
41955 Margarita Rd, Temecula
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SDL Real Estate & Property Management 28465 Old Town Front St #221, Temecula | $3,195 | $3,626 | $1.40 | 4.7 | 5 |
| 2 | Arrive Temecula 43590 W Ventana St, Temecula | -- | -- | -- | 4.7 | 0 |
| 3 | Tuscany Ridge 41955 Margarita Rd, Temecula | -- | -- | -- | 4.1 | 0 |
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Temecula CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Temecula CA is $3,626 per month, based on 5 units across 3 apartment communities. Prices range from $3,195 at SDL Real Estate & Property Management to $3,195 at SDL Real Estate & Property Management.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bed | $3,545/mo | $3,195/mo | 2 |
| 4 Bed | $3,680/mo | $3,495/mo | 3 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, 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 tracked rent in Temecula CA averages $3,626/mo. At the local median household income of $117,840, that works out to 37% 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 58% 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
$145,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,626/mo.
Comfortable income
$174,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($3,195/mo), you need to earn at least $128,000/year.
Median household income in Temecula CA is $117,840 , about 32% 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) | $3,626 |
| Utilities | $567 |
| Groceries | $551 |
| Transportation | $1,353 |
| Healthcare | $660 |
| Other goods and services | $1,056 |
| Estimated total | $7,812/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 | $2,857 | -21% | 44 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,215 | -11% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,501 | -31% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,333 | -36% | 24 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,832 | -22% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,293 | -9% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Temecula CA?
The average rent in Temecula CA is $3,626 per month, based on 5 units across 3 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Temecula CA?
The lowest available rent in Temecula CA starts at $3,195 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
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