Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Moreno Valley, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Moreno Valley, CA rent rose 4.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,620/month. Renters today are paying $140 more per month on average than last year, continuing a climb despite rents sitting below the peak of $2,600/month in April 2025.

  • Moreno Valley runs roughly 1.36× the national median of $1,930/month, placing it in the pricier tier of Southern California metros. The market offers 91 total rentals, providing a limited inventory for renters to choose from.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Moreno Valley rent for about $1,400/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,600/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,115/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,900/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,295/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents most renters target.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Moreno Valley fell 11.7% year over year, diverging from the citywide rise of 4.8%. Other bedroom tiers such as 1-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms also softened, showing varied trends within the market.

Median rent

Median rent in Moreno Valley

$2,620/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Moreno Valley is $2,620 per month as of July 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $690 more per month.

$1.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Moreno Valley

91

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Moreno Valley rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,970, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Moreno Valley run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,400

3%

9%

1 bedroom

$1,600

3%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,115

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,900

No Change

7%

4 bedroom

$3,295

No Change

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,115

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

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$2,620
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,003
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Moreno Valley, CA is 31% higher than the median rent in Colton, CA.

Discover rentals in Moreno Valley, CA

23761 Waterleaf Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Moreno Valley

Cozy 1 Bed/1 Bath Room in Moreno Valley - $750/mo

23761 Waterleaf Cir, Moreno Valley, CA 92557

1 bed

1 bath

$750

House for rent

13643 New Haven Dr #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Moreno Valley

$795 - Bedroom For Rent

13643 New Haven Dr #2, Moreno Valley, CA 92553

1 bed

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Available May 11

24204 Clover Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

24204 Clover Ave

24204 Clover Ave, Moreno Valley, CA 92551

2 beds

1 bath

$1,675–$1,725

Apartment for rent

13877 Courage StreetUnit D #D - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Moreno Valley

13877 Courage St - D

13877 Courage StreetUnit D #D, Moreno Valley, CA 92553

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 11

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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 $2,620 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Moreno Valley?

Average rent prices in Moreno Valley have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Moreno Valley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Moreno Valley is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $690 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Moreno Valley?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Moreno Valley are Edgemont ($2,150/mo), Box Springs Mountain Park ($2,326/mo), and Edgemont Gardens ($2,346/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 $105,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Moreno Valley average around $1,680/month. Two-bedroom rent data isn't available in our current market breakdown.

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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