Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Moreno Valley, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Moreno Valley rent stands today

    Moreno Valley, CA rent rose 3.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,600/month. Renters today are paying $95 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as of October 2026.

  • Moreno Valley runs 36.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it above average in cost among metros while offering 117 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Moreno Valley rent for $1,625/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,637/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,152/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,962/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,230/month. Larger units make up a significant portion of the rental market.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Edgemont neighborhood saw rents climb 26.1% year over year, well above the citywide increase of 3.8%. This shows localized strength in rent growth within Moreno Valley, CA.

Median rent

Median rent in Moreno Valley

$2,600/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Moreno Valley is $2,600 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $700 more per month.

$1.77

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Moreno Valley

117

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Moreno Valley rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Moreno Valley, CA

Average rent prices in Moreno Valley have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 Moreno Valley, CA

Rent prices in Moreno Valley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Moreno Valley is $2,055, whereas a house costs $3,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Moreno Valley run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,065.

Listings

Studio

$1,625

80%

12%

1 bedroom

$1,637

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,152

4%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,962

No Change

10%

4 bedroom

$3,230

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

80%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,637

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,152

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,962

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,230

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Moreno Valley, 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 Moreno Valley, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Moreno Valley and Colton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Moreno Valley

Median rent price$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,859
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Moreno Valley, CA is 40% higher than the median rent in Colton, CA.

Discover rentals in Moreno Valley, CA

22956 Scribner Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Moreno Valley

Furnished room in moreno valley

22956 Scribner Dr, Moreno Valley, CA 92553

1 bed

1 bath

$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
13320 Santa Anita Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Moreno Valley

5 beds

4 baths

$1,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
24204 Clover Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

24204 Clover Ave

24204 Clover Ave, Moreno Valley, CA 92551

2 beds

1 bath

$1,675

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
15415 Sheila St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Moreno Valley

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Moreno Valley, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Moreno Valley rental market.

How much is rent in Moreno Valley?

The average rent in Moreno Valley is $2,600 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Moreno Valley?

Average rent prices in Moreno Valley have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Moreno Valley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Moreno Valley is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Moreno Valley?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Moreno Valley are Box Springs Mountain Park ($1,925/mo), Edgemont Gardens ($1,972/mo), and Moreno Acres ($2,210/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Moreno Valley?

To comfortably afford rent in Moreno Valley, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Moreno Valley?

December and January offer the best rental opportunities in Moreno Valley, with January seeing the lowest rents and December having the least competition from other renters. June has the highest rent, with about a 5% difference between peak and off-peak months.

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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