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Rental Market Trends in Murrieta, CA

What is the average rent in Murrieta, CA?

$2,176/month

Average Rent

748 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Murrieta, CA is $2,176 per month. This is 33% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $1,963 per month for a studio, $2,176 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,497 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,012 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,963/month
508 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,176/month
748 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,497/month
1,007 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,012/month
1,275 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,515/month
339 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,280/month
1,217 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,069/month
1,705 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,799/month
2,758 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,520/month
975 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,297/month
1,487 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Murrieta, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $21 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 April 2026
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
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
13% $1,501 - $2,000/month
87% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Murrieta?

Based on current rent prices, Winchester-Silverhawk is the most affordable neighborhood in Murrieta.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Winchester-Silverhawk
$2,256/month
823 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Murrieta?

Based on current rent prices, Winchester-Silverhawk is the most expensive neighborhood in Murrieta.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Winchester-Silverhawk
$2,256/month
823 Sq Ft

Which Murrieta neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Murrieta with the most apartments available is Winchester-Silverhawk .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Winchester-Silverhawk
$2,256/month
823 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 $2,176, you’ll want to make about $7,253 per month or $87,036 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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Apartment Averages

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Murrieta, CA

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Murrieta, CA

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Apartment communities in Murrieta we think you'll love

The Park on Washington

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23742 Washington Ave,
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$2,180 - $3,530

1-3 Beds

Bell Murrieta Springs

Bell Murrieta Springs

25100 Vista Murrieta,
Murrieta, CA 92562

$2,026 - $2,943

1-3 Beds

Pacific Landing

Pacific Landing

36125 Creighton Ave,
Murrieta, CA 92563

$2,029 - $3,375

1-3 Beds

The Croft

The Croft

36101 Inland Valley Dr,
Wildomar, CA 92595

$2,599 - $3,090 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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