Average Rent in Temecula, CA

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Current Versus Historical Temecula, CA Rents

Temecula rentals average $2,375 for a 2-bedroom rental to $3,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,375, or roughly $21 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $70 (4.19%) year-over-year from $1,680 to $1,750. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $656 (-39.42%) year-over-year from $1,664 to $1,008. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $58 (-2.42%) year-over-year from $2,408 to $2,350. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $108 (3.56%) year-over-year from $3,042 to $3,150. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $175 (4.83%) year-over-year from $3,625 to $3,800. 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 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.29% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.11% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Aug 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
2 BR $25.78 $2,350 $2,408 (-2.42%) $2,414 (-2.66%)
3 BR $24.84 $3,150 $3,042 (3.56%) $2,936 (7.28%)
4+ BR $17.41 $3,800 $3,625 (4.83%) $3,350 (13.43%)

Historical Rents in Temecula, CA

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Top Cities Near Temecula

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Temecula. The average rent in Temecula is currently $3,150 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Menifee, CA, with an average rent of $2,995, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Temecula, CA is Murrieta, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,197 per month.

Let's compare Temecula, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Two bedrooms in Temecula, CA are about 5.24% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.79% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Temecula, CA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Menifee, CA $1,995 $1,445 $2,250 $2,995
Lake Elsinore, CA N/A $1,425 $1,875 $3,150
Murrieta, CA N/A $2,675 $2,674 $3,197

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Top Counties Near Temecula



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Top Zipcodes Near Temecula

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Temecula, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,273. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92562, Riverside County, CA at $3,100 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,500 per month is 92592, Riverside County, CA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Temecula, CA is $1,800 per month. Or in other words, $31 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,375 per month. Which comes out to $26 per sqft. The following table includes the top 3 zipcodes in Temecula, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
92592, Riverside County, CA $1,695 N/A $2,325 $3,500
92563, Murrieta, CA N/A $1,800 $2,375 $3,273
92562, Riverside County, CA N/A $2,675 $2,838 $3,100

Frequently Asked Questions - Temecula Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Temecula, CA?
The average monthly rental price for Temecula, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,375. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Temecula, 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 Temecula, CA.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Temecula, CA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,375 and an average price per square feet of $25.78. There are a total of 8 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Temecula.
How have rent prices in Temecula, CA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Temecula, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.39%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Temecula, CA?
A reasonable rent price in Temecula, CA is around $2,700/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.