Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Murrieta, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Murrieta rent stands today
Murrieta, CA rent slipped 1.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,800/month. Renters today are paying $49 less per month on average than last year, with rent near the recent peak from December 2025. Month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Murrieta runs roughly 1.4× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier Southern California metros. The market offers 84 total rentals, showing a relatively small inventory.
Price ranges
Studios in Murrieta rent for about $1,400/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,995/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,400/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,499/month. Houses command a median of $3,200/month, while apartments sit at $2,235/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Golden City rents fell 28.3% year over year to $2,795/month across 13 rentals, contrasting with the citywide decline of 1.8%. Golden Triangle North saw a 32.6% rise to $2,850/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends in Murrieta.
Median rent
Median rent in Murrieta
$2,800/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Murrieta is $2,800 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $850 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Murrieta
84
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Murrieta rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Murrieta, CA
Average rent prices in Murrieta 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
Murrieta, CA
Rent prices in Murrieta vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Murrieta is $2,235, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Murrieta run $2,015 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,277.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,400 | 22% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,995 |  1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,400 | 3% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,925 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,499 | 1% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Golden City | $2,795 | |
Golden Triangle North | $2,850 | |
Greer Ranch | $2,795 | |
Historic Murrieta | $2,795 | |
Los Alamos Hills | $2,640 | |
Murrieta Highlands | $2,800 | |
Murrieta Oaks | $2,760 | |
South Murrieta Business Corridor | $2,795 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,235 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,650 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,025 | 54% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,925
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,499
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
Historic Murrieta
Average rent
$2,795
Golden Triangle North
Average rent
$2,850
Murrieta Oaks
Average rent
$2,760
Greer Ranch
Average rent
$2,795
Murrieta Highlands
Average rent
$2,800
Golden City
Average rent
$2,795
South Murrieta Business Corridor
Average rent
$2,795
Los Alamos Hills
Average rent
$2,640
Apartments
Average rent
$2,235
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
54%
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
44%higher than the national median
64%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Murrieta, CA is 13% lower than the median rent in Canyon Lake, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,200
6%$2,675
12%$2,450
26%$2,682
5%$1,849
$2,850
2%$2,135
3%$3,095
4%$2,497
19%$2,175
7%$3,200
4%$2,400
11%Discover rentals in Murrieta, CA
1d ago
Verified
24323 Jackson Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,011–$3,049
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Condo for rent in Murrieta
26313 Arboretum Way #202, Murrieta, CA 92563
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,495
Condo for rent
Available Jun 10
5d+ ago
Murrieta Oaks apartment for rent in Murrieta
3 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Murrieta
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Murrieta Oaks house for rent in Murrieta
39990 Gibraltar Dr, Murrieta, CA 92562
5 beds
3 baths
$9,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Murrieta
29626 Yorkton Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563
5 beds
3 baths
$8,200
House for rent
Available Aug 28
5d+ ago
House for rent in Murrieta
39484 Via Montalvo, Murrieta, CA 92563
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
House for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Verified
40503 Carly Ct, Murrieta, CA 92562
3 beds
3 baths
$3,695
House for rent
Available Jun 16
1d ago
Verified
24850 Hancock Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,883–$4,563
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
24375 Jackson Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,855–$2,531
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 14
1d ago
Verified
24323 Jackson Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,011–$3,049
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
41545 Ivy St, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,675–$3,265
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
24850 Hancock Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,883–$4,563
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
24375 Jackson Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,855–$2,531
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 14
1d ago
Verified
24323 Jackson Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,011–$3,049
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
34091 Pamplona Ave, Murrieta, CA 92563
4 beds
3 baths
$3,495
House for rent
Available Jun 11
1d ago
Verified
24850 Hancock Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,883–$4,563
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
24323 Jackson Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562
3 beds
2 baths
$2,725–$2,755
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
24375 Jackson Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562
2 beds
2 baths
$2,229–$2,531
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 14
1d ago
Verified
41545 Ivy St, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,675–$3,265
Apartment for rent
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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 $2,800 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Murrieta?
Average rent prices in Murrieta have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Murrieta rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Murrieta is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Murrieta?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Murrieta are Los Alamos Hills ($2,640/mo), Murrieta Oaks ($2,760/mo), and Historic Murrieta ($2,795/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Murrieta?
To comfortably afford rent in Murrieta, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Murrieta?
Murrieta's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,300 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across Riverside County's competitive rental landscape.
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).