The Park on Washington
23742 Washington Ave,
Murrieta, CA 92562
$2,020 - $3,490
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Murrieta, CA
What is the average rent in Murrieta, CA?
$2,098/month
Average Rent
735 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-3.5%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Murrieta, CA is $2,098 per month. This is 29% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/month, making Murrieta one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Murrieta, you can expect to pay about $1,812 per month for a studio, $2,098 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,437 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,932 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Murrieta, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.5%, which averages out to $72 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Murrieta, CA
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Most rental prices fall within this range
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18%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Murrieta?
Based on current rent prices, Waterstone at Murrieta and Winchester-Silverhawk" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Murrieta.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Murrieta?
Based on current rent prices, Winchester-Silverhawk and Waterstone at Murrieta" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Murrieta.
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Which Murrieta neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Murrieta with the most apartments available are Winchester-Silverhawk and Waterstone at Murrieta" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Murrieta, CA?
Because the average rent in Murrieta is $2,098, you’ll want to make about $6,993 per month or $83,916 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Murrieta, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Murrieta, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.