Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Hemet, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Hemet rent stands today
Rents in Hemet, CA are essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,998/month. This reflects stability in the market compared to last year without meaningful change in rent levels.
Compared to national trends
Hemet's median rent of $1,998/month is 5.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. This places Hemet slightly above the national average in rental cost despite a small total rental inventory of 84 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Hemet rent for about $1,000/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,338/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,795/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,500/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,438/month. The range reflects diverse options for different household sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Hemet
$1,997/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Hemet is $1,997 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $97 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hemet
84
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hemet rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Hemet, CA
Average rent prices in Hemet have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Hemet, CA
Rent prices in Hemet vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hemet is $1,660, whereas a house costs $2,422. 1-bedroom apartments in Hemet run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 |  1% | 37% | |
1 bedroom | $1,337 |  2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,795 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,499 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,437 | No Change | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Hemet | $1,800 | |
Hemet Riverside Walnut Estates | $1,795 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,660 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,247 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,422 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
37%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,337
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,499
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,437
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
Downtown Hemet
Average rent
$1,800
Hemet Riverside Walnut Estates
Average rent
$1,795
Apartments
Average rent
$1,660
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,247
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,422
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Hemet, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Hemet, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Hemet and Banning by all bedroom counts and property types.
Hemet
5%higher than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hemet, CA is 9% lower than the median rent in Banning, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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2%$2,763
3%Discover rentals in Hemet, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hemet
1074 W Johnston Ave, Hemet, CA 92543
2 beds
1 bath
$1,399
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hemet
663 Mariposa Dr #NA, Hemet, CA 92543
2 beds
2 baths
$1,400
House for rent
Available May 7
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hemet
4400 W Florida Ave #0277, Hemet, CA 92545
2 beds
2 baths
$1,449
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hemet
2 beds
2 baths
$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hemet
1 Knotgrass St, Hemet, CA 92543
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hemet
2 beds
2 baths
$2,395
House for rent
Available Sep 17
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Hemet
2 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Condo for rent
7h ago
409 E Thornton Ave, Hemet, CA 92543
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$2,075
Apartment for rent
2h ago
House for rent in Hemet
3 beds
2 baths
$2,450
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Hemet
4 beds
3 baths
$3,150
House for rent
Available Aug 26
2d ago
1025 S Gilbert St, Hemet, CA 92543
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$2,020
Apartment for rent
2d ago
41987/41989 Briarwood Ave., Hemet, CA 92544
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Hemet
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hemet
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hemet
2 beds
1 bath
$1,849
House for rent
3d ago
2770 W Devonshire Ave, Hemet, CA 92545
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$1,945
Apartment for rent
2d ago
248 S Yale St, Hemet, CA 92544
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Apartment for rent in Hemet
1 bed
1 bath
$1,830
$1,630
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
25878 Columbia St, Hemet, CA 92544
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
9h ago
811 E Menlo Ave, Hemet, CA 92543
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300–$1,350
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Hemet, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Hemet rental market.
How much is rent in Hemet?
The average rent in Hemet is $1,997 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hemet?
Average rent prices in Hemet have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Hemet rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hemet is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $97 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Hemet?
To comfortably afford rent in Hemet, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Hemet?
August offers the best rental deals in Hemet, with prices running about 7% lower than the peak season in May. December is also favorable with the least competition among renters, while March sees the highest demand relative to available inventory.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).