Menifee

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Menifee, CA

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The Inland Empire's hidden gem

Parks Suburban Location History

Located in Southern California's Inland Empire, Menifee combines suburban living with natural landscapes. The city features established neighborhoods in Sun City and throughout Menifee Valley. Current rental rates average $2,093 for one-bedroom units, $2,379 for two-bedroom homes, and $3,102 for three-bedroom options. Positioned along Interstate 215, Menifee provides convenient access to regional employment centers while maintaining its residential character. The city maintains 45 public parks, including a six-acre extreme bike park.

Mt. San Jacinto College's Menifee Valley Campus serves the community's educational needs and has established a partnership with the University of Massachusetts Global for bachelor's degree programs. The Menifee Hills offer hiking trails with valley vistas. The area's history began in the 1880s when Luther Menifee Wilson discovered quartz deposits, sparking local development. Today, residents have access to shopping at Countryside Marketplace while participating in regular community events that celebrate the city's heritage.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Menifee, CA is $2,030 for one bedroom, $2,362 for two bedrooms, and $3,029 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Menifee has decreased by -2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,030/month
793 Sq Ft
House
$3,056/month
1,770 Sq Ft
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Transportation

29

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

31

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Taawila Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

739 Students

Quail Valley Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

527 Students

Southshore Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

874 Students

Boulder Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

840 Students

Ridgemoor Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

719 Students

Menifee Valley Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,393 Students

Hans Christensen Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

663 Students

Ethan A Chase Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,368 Students

Bell Mountain Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,097 Students

Paloma Valley High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,761 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.