Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Hemet, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Hemet, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,849/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no month-to-month change from May to June 2026.

  • Hemet is 5.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it a modestly priced market with 117 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for about $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,300/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,750/month, with larger units reaching $3,195/month for 4+ bedrooms. The studio segment has cooled, with rents slipping 32.7% year over year, diverging from the citywide trend.

  • Price ranges

    Houses command a median rent of $2,375/month in Hemet, while apartments are lower at $1,616/month. The rental inventory is mostly houses, which influences the overall rent spread.

Median rent

Median rent in Hemet

$1,849/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hemet is $1,849 per month as of June 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $101 less per month.

$1.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hemet

117

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hemet rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Hemet, CA

Average rent prices in Hemet have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,616, whereas a house costs $2,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Hemet run $1,312 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

7%

31%

1 bedroom

$1,300

3%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,750

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,350

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,195

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

31%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

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

Median rent price$1,849
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hemet, CA is 16% lower than the median rent in Banning, CA.

Discover rentals in Hemet, CA

New Chicago - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

New Chicago

25585 New Chicago Ave, Hemet, CA 92544

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,195–$1,995

Apartment for rent

113 E Kimball Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Hemet apartment for rent in Hemet

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

4400 W Florida Ave #0277 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hemet

Mobile Home, Mobile/Manufactured - Hemet, CA

4400 W Florida Ave #0277, Hemet, CA 92545

2 beds

2 baths

$1,449

Apartment for rent

190 S Yale St #27 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hemet

2 beds

2 baths

$1,450

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 $1,849 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hemet?

Average rent prices in Hemet have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Hemet rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hemet is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $101 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hemet?

To comfortably afford rent in Hemet, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Hemet?

Hemet's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,800 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available rentals at 44% of the market, making them easier to find than one-bedroom options which account for 15% of 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).

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