Temecula

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Temecula, CA

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The biggest small town in southern California.

Wine Country Upscale Schools Diverse Military Nature Outdoors Tourism

Temecula, set in Southern California's wine country, combines small-town atmosphere with modern living amenities. The historic Old Town district features preserved buildings, local shops, and restaurants, plus a weekly farmers' market every Saturday. Current rental rates range from $2,147 for one-bedroom units to $3,235 for three-bedroom homes, with prices showing slight decreases over the past year. The city features 41 parks and 22 miles of trails, while the acclaimed Temecula Valley Wine Country, home to nearly 50 wineries, lies just east of the city limits.

Residents enjoy both suburban comfort and outdoor recreation, including golf courses and the annual Balloon & Wine Festival at Lake Skinner. The Redhawk area offers planned community amenities, while Old Town provides a mix of historic and contemporary housing options. Students attend schools in the Temecula Valley Unified School District, and Mount San Jacinto College serves the area's higher education needs. The city's name derives from the Luiseño Indian word "Temeekunga," meaning "place of the sun," and the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians traditionally considers the Temecula Valley their sacred ancestral home.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Temecula, CA is $2,214 for a studio, $2,079 for one bedroom, $2,421 for two bedrooms, and $3,142 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Temecula has decreased by -1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,079/month
734 Sq Ft
House
$3,559/month
2,068 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,592/month
1,213 Sq Ft
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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

15

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

36

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

Red Hawk Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

565 Students

Paloma Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

524 Students

Tony Tobin Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

719 Students

Abby Reinke Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

618 Students

Rancho Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

473 Students

Erle Stanley Gardner Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,044 Students

Temecula Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

954 Students

James L. Day Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

930 Students

Vail Ranch Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

813 Students

Margarita Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

825 Students

Great Oak High

Public

Grades 9-12

3,043 Students

Chaparral High

Public

Grades 9-12

3,030 Students

Temecula Valley High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,864 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.