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Rental Market Trends in Temecula, CA

What is the average rent in Temecula, CA?

$2,149/month

Average Rent

733 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Temecula, CA is $2,149 per month. This is 31% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making Temecula one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Temecula, you can expect to pay about $2,244 per month for a studio, $2,149 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,433 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,154 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,244/month
573 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,149/month
733 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,433/month
989 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,154/month
1,291 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,755/month
480 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,892/month
1,325 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,425/month
1,899 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,951/month
2,992 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,519/month
1,163 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Temecula, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $14 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 Temecula, CA
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Temecula, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
4% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
82% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Temecula?

Based on current rent prices, Temecula Gardens, Paloma del Sol-Paseo del Sol and Acacia Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Temecula.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Temecula Gardens
$2,027/month
722 Sq Ft
Paloma del Sol-Paseo del Sol
$2,236/month
703 Sq Ft
Acacia Park
$2,321/month
738 Sq Ft
Portofino
$2,335/month
747 Sq Ft
Woodcrest Country
$2,609/month
758 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Temecula?

Based on current rent prices, Woodcrest Country, Portofino and Acacia Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Temecula.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Woodcrest Country
$2,609/month
758 Sq Ft
Portofino
$2,335/month
747 Sq Ft
Acacia Park
$2,321/month
738 Sq Ft
Paloma del Sol-Paseo del Sol
$2,236/month
703 Sq Ft
Temecula Gardens
$2,027/month
722 Sq Ft

Which Temecula neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Temecula with the most apartments available are Acacia Park, Paloma del Sol-Paseo del Sol and Woodcrest Country .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Acacia Park
$2,321/month
738 Sq Ft
Paloma del Sol-Paseo del Sol
$2,236/month
703 Sq Ft
Woodcrest Country
$2,609/month
758 Sq Ft
Portofino
$2,335/month
747 Sq Ft
Temecula Gardens
$2,027/month
722 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Temecula is $2,149, you’ll want to make about $7,163 per month or $85,956 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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Temecula, CA

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How does Temecula, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Temecula, CA 92591

$2,467 - $3,952 Total Monthly Price

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Solana Ridge

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41754 Margarita Rd,
Temecula, CA 92591

$2,204 - $6,960 Total Monthly Price

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Solana Winchester Hills

41100 Temecula Center Dr,
Temecula, CA 92591

$2,252 - $3,838 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Temecula, CA

Cannon Management
Cannon Management
  • 99

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  • 15,168

    Units

  • 39

    Cities

9 Communities in Temecula
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,489

    Communities

  • 959,575

    Units

  • 892

    Cities

8 Communities in Temecula
Blackstone
Blackstone
  • 190

    Communities

  • 61,119

    Units

  • 109

    Cities

1 Community in Temecula
Sentinel Real Estate Corporation
Sentinel Real Estate Corporation
  • 98

    Communities

  • 26,489

    Units

  • 74

    Cities

1 Community in Temecula
Gables Residential
Gables Residential
  • 84

    Communities

  • 21,804

    Units

  • 37

    Cities

1 Community in Temecula
Red Tail Residential
Red Tail Residential
  • 43

    Communities

  • 6,009

    Units

  • 34

    Cities

1 Community in Temecula
Western National Group
Western National Group
  • 46

    Communities

  • 10,712

    Units

  • 27

    Cities

1 Community in Temecula
R.A. Snyder Properties, Inc.
R.A. Snyder Properties, Inc.
  • 54

    Communities

  • 4,425

    Units

  • 15

    Cities

1 Community in Temecula

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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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