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Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Murrieta, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Murrieta rent stands today
Murrieta, CA rent rose 2.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,850/month. Renters today are paying $141 more per month on average than last year despite a recent month-over-month decline of 1.6%.
Vs. national rents
Murrieta runs roughly 1.5× the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among California metros. This positioning reflects a market with a moderate supply of total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Murrieta rent for $1,550/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,956/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,400/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,550/month. These figures show the range of rents by bedroom size across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Murrieta Highlands rents fell 34.2% year over year to $2,300/month across 14 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 2.0% rise and shows a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Murrieta
$2,850/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Murrieta is $2,850 per month as of September 2026. This is 50% above the national average rent, or $950 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Murrieta
79
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Murrieta rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Murrieta, CA
Average rent prices in Murrieta have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased 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
Murrieta, CA
Rent prices in Murrieta vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Murrieta is $2,315, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Murrieta run $1,997 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,403.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,550 | 2% |  14% | |
1 bedroom | $1,956 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,550 | 1% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Golden City | $2,950 | |
Golden Triangle North | $2,551 | |
Greer Ranch | $2,590 | |
Historic Murrieta | $2,724 | |
Los Alamos Hills | $2,539 | |
Murrieta Highlands | $2,300 | |
Murrieta Oaks | $2,498 | |
South Murrieta Business Corridor | $2,450 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,315 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,699 | 4% | 8% | |
Houses | $3,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,350 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,956
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
Historic Murrieta
Average rent
$2,724
Greer Ranch
Average rent
$2,590
Golden Triangle North
Average rent
$2,551
Murrieta Oaks
Average rent
$2,498
Murrieta Highlands
Average rent
$2,300
Los Alamos Hills
Average rent
$2,539
Golden City
Average rent
$2,950
South Murrieta Business Corridor
Average rent
$2,450
Apartments
Average rent
$2,315
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,699
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Murrieta, 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 Murrieta, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Murrieta and Canyon Lake by all bedroom counts and property types.
Murrieta
50%higher than the national median
58%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Murrieta, CA is 5% lower than the median rent in Canyon Lake, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,000
18%$2,347
17%$2,400
5%$3,200
8%$1,997
6%$2,700
8%$2,100
4%$2,797
4%$2,695
12%$2,200
5%$3,167
2%$2,763
3%Discover rentals in Murrieta, CA
2d ago
House for rent in Murrieta
25432 Pistache Ct #NA, Murrieta, CA 92563
4 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
Available Sep 12
5d+ ago
Los Alamos Hills apartment for rent in Murrieta
4 beds
3 baths
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Murrieta
3 beds
2 baths
$2,499
$2,399
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Murrieta Oaks apartment for rent in Murrieta
3 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Apartment for rent
19m ago
Greer Ranch house for rent in Murrieta
23990 Hollingsworth Dr, Murrieta, CA 92562
4 beds
3 baths
$4,900
House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Murrieta
39484 Via Montalvo, Murrieta, CA 92563
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,800
House for rent
Available Sep 29
5d+ ago
House for rent in Murrieta
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Murrieta
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Jul 28
3d ago
Verified
24375 Jackson Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,827–$2,572
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 13
3d ago
Verified
41545 Ivy St, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,425–$3,015
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
26186 Lawrence Union Dr, Murrieta, CA 92563
3 beds
3 baths
$3,549
$3,295
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 13
5d+ ago
Verified
36257 Saint Raphael Dr, Murrieta, CA 92562
4 beds
3 baths
$3,395
House for rent
Available Sep 4
3d ago
Verified
24375 Jackson Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,827–$2,572
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 13
5d+ ago
Verified
36257 Saint Raphael Dr, Murrieta, CA 92562
4 beds
3 baths
$3,395
House for rent
Available Sep 4
2d ago
Verified
26186 Lawrence Union Dr, Murrieta, CA 92563
3 beds
3 baths
$3,549
$3,295
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 13
3d ago
Verified
41545 Ivy St, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,425–$3,015
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
41545 Ivy St, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,425–$3,015
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
26186 Lawrence Union Dr, Murrieta, CA 92563
3 beds
3 baths
$3,549
$3,295
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 13
1d ago
25100 Vista Murrieta, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,235–$3,010
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Murrieta
37954 Calle De Lobo #NA, Murrieta, CA 92562
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
House for rent
Available Sep 15
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Frequently asked questions for Murrieta, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Murrieta rental market.
How much is rent in Murrieta?
The average rent in Murrieta is $2,850 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Murrieta?
Average rent prices in Murrieta have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Murrieta rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Murrieta is 50% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Murrieta?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Murrieta are Murrieta Highlands ($2,300/mo), South Murrieta Business Corridor ($2,450/mo), and Murrieta Oaks ($2,498/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Murrieta?
To comfortably afford rent in Murrieta, you'd need to earn approximately $114,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Murrieta?
February offers the lowest rents in Murrieta, while December sees peak pricing with approximately a 5.4% difference between the two months. November and December are less competitive for renters, while April and May show higher demand.
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).