Moreno Valley

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Moreno Valley, CA

Area Guide

A rapidly-growing business hub in the rugged SoCal foothills.

Military Parks Outdoors Commuters Affordable

March Air Reserve Base sits on the southeast edge of the city and serves as the community’s largest employer. Riverside and San Bernardino are easy to reach via I-215, with US Riverside just minutes outside of town. The cost of living in Moreno Valley is considerably lower than the state average, making it an inexpensive option for commuters.

Folks renting in Moreno Valley love to take advantage of the year-round sunshine, whether that means hiking in the nearby mountains, driving down to the ocean, swimming at Lake Perris, or just lounging in one of the city’s many public parks. Sportsmen will enjoy having access to the Upland Game Hunting Area on the southeast side of town.

Rent Trends

As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in Moreno Valley, CA is $1,441 for a studio, $1,858 for one bedroom, $2,212 for two bedrooms, and $2,654 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Moreno Valley has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,858/month
719 Sq Ft
House
$3,515/month
1,991 Sq Ft
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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

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

26

Some Transit

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

40

Somewhat Bikeable

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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

Victoriano Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

673 Students

Hidden Springs Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

578 Students

Bear Valley Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

786 Students

Lasselle Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

717 Students

Butterfield Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

954 Students

Vista Heights Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,382 Students

Butterfield Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

954 Students

Val Verde Academy

Public

Grades K-12

345 Students

Mountain View Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,232 Students

Badger Springs Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,059 Students

Rancho Verde High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,944 Students

Valley View High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,843 Students

Moreno Valley High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,232 Students

Val Verde Academy

Public

Grades K-12

345 Students

Canyon Springs High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,266 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 June 2025.