Average Rent in Murrieta, CA

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Current Versus Historical Murrieta, CA Rents

Murrieta rentals average $1,850 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,175, or roughly $21 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $498 (-23.75%) year-over-year from $2,098 to $1,600. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $155 (-7.73%) year-over-year from $2,005 to $1,850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $152 (6.34%) year-over-year from $2,398 to $2,550. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $241 (8.73%) year-over-year from $2,758 to $2,999. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (1.41%) year-over-year from $3,550 to $3,600. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 15.20% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.34% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.01% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.81% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$28.74	$1,850	$2,005 (-7.73%)	$1,430 (29.33%)
2 BR	$22.35	$2,550	$2,398 (6.34%)	$2,289 (11.37%)
3 BR	$22.87	$2,999	$2,758 (8.73%)	$2,829 (6.00%)
4+ BR	$15.22	$3,600	$3,550 (1.41%)	$3,348 (7.52%)

Historical Rents in Murrieta, CA

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Top Cities Near Murrieta

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Murrieta. The average rent in Murrieta is currently $3,000 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hemet, CA, with an average rent of $2,300, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Murrieta, CA is Temecula, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,400 per month.

Let's compare Murrieta, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 21.62% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Murrieta, CA are about 14.78% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.38% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Murrieta, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hemet, CA	$1,616	$1,450	$1,750	$2,300
Menifee, CA	$1,995	$1,975	$2,363	$3,000
Temecula, CA	N/A	$1,008	$2,300	$3,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Murrieta

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Top Counties Near Murrieta

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Top Zipcodes Near Murrieta

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Murrieta, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,350.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Murrieta, CA is $913 per month. Or in other words, $17 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,388 per month. Which comes out to $28 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Murrieta, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
92563, Murrieta, CA	N/A	$1,825	$2,275	$3,200
92592, Riverside County, CA	N/A	N/A	$2,500	$3,500

Frequently Asked Questions - Murrieta Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Murrieta, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Murrieta, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,175. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Murrieta, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Murrieta, CA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Murrieta, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $28.74. There are a total of 5 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Murrieta.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Murrieta, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,699 and an average price per square feet of $22.35. There are a total of 9 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Murrieta.

How have rent prices in Murrieta, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Murrieta, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.24%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Murrieta, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Murrieta, CA is around $2,540/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.