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Rental Market Trends in Murrieta, CA

What is the average rent in Murrieta, CA?

$2,139/month

Average Rent

747 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Murrieta, CA is $2,139 per month. This is 31% higher than the national average rent price of $1,628/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 $1,805 per month for a studio, $2,139 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,442 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,953 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,805/month
514 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,139/month
747 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,442/month
1,010 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,953/month
1,258 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,042/month
1,302 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,214/month
1,797 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,840/month
2,833 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,957/month
803 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,574/month
1,366 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,899/month
1,422 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,395/month
946 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,598/month
1,014 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,087/month
1,394 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Murrieta, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $6 more 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
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Murrieta, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
5% $1,001 - $1,500/month
16% $1,501 - $2,000/month
79% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Murrieta?

Based on current rent prices, Winchester-Silverhawk and Waterstone at Murrieta" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Murrieta.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Winchester-Silverhawk
$2,312/month
832 Sq Ft
Waterstone at Murrieta
$2,505/month
607 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Murrieta?

Based on current rent prices, Waterstone at Murrieta and Winchester-Silverhawk" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Murrieta.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Waterstone at Murrieta
$2,505/month
607 Sq Ft
Winchester-Silverhawk
$2,312/month
832 Sq Ft

Which Murrieta neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Murrieta with the most apartments available are Winchester-Silverhawk and Waterstone at Murrieta" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Winchester-Silverhawk
$2,312/month
832 Sq Ft
Waterstone at Murrieta
$2,505/month
607 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Murrieta, CA?

Because the average rent in Murrieta is $2,139, you’ll want to make about $7,130 per month or $85,560 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.

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Canopy

40628 Los Alamos Blvd,
Murrieta, CA 92562

1-3 Beds | $2,275 - $3,500

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Delhaven Pointe

39261 Delhaven St,
Murrieta, CA 92563

1-3 Beds | $2,155 - $3,219

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The Croft

36101 Inland Valley Dr,
Wildomar, CA 92595

1-2 Beds | $2,399 - $3,065

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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