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Last updated on July 29, 2026
Average rent in
Murrieta, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Murrieta rent stands today
Murrieta, CA rent rose 4.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,914/month. Renters today are paying $293 more per month on average than last year, with rents holding steady month to month after peaking at $2,895 in December 2025.
Vs. national rents
Murrieta runs roughly 1.5× the national median of $1,930/month, placing it among pricier Southern California markets with a total of 72 rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Murrieta rent for about $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,940/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,362/month, while 3-bedrooms are about $2,999/month and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,700/month. Houses rent for $3,395/month compared to $2,235/month for apartments, with houses making up over half the total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Golden City rents fell 26.9% year over year to $2,850/month across 13 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 4.7% rise, showing localized softness in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Murrieta
$2,913/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Murrieta is $2,913 per month as of July 2026. This is 51% above the national average rent, or $983 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Murrieta
72
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 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
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 $3,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Murrieta run $2,003 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,348.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | 12% | 44% | |
1 bedroom | $1,940 |  1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,361 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,999 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,700 | 3% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Golden City | $2,850 | |
Golden Triangle North | $2,580 | |
Greer Ranch | $2,822 | |
Historic Murrieta | $2,295 | |
Los Alamos Hills | $2,695 | |
Murrieta Highlands | $2,899 | |
Murrieta Oaks | $2,500 | |
South Murrieta Business Corridor | $2,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,235 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,725 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,395 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,075 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
44%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,940
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,361
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,999
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
Historic Murrieta
Average rent
$2,295
Greer Ranch
Average rent
$2,822
Golden Triangle North
Average rent
$2,580
Murrieta Oaks
Average rent
$2,500
Murrieta Highlands
Average rent
$2,899
Los Alamos Hills
Average rent
$2,695
Golden City
Average rent
$2,850
South Murrieta Business Corridor
Average rent
$2,200
Apartments
Average rent
$2,235
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,725
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,395
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
1%
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
51%higher than the national median
28%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Murrieta, CA is 18% higher than the median rent in Canyon Lake, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,475
22%$2,350
2%$2,425
17%$2,995
1%$1,900
4%$2,900
3%$1,797
12%$3,000
2%$2,450
17%$2,225
1%$3,200
2%$2,847
1%Discover rentals in Murrieta, CA
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Murrieta
28330 Socorro St #1, Murrieta, CA 92563
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,695
Condo for rent
Available Jul 9
5d+ ago
Murrieta Oaks apartment for rent in Murrieta
3 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Murrieta
25265 Windy Cove St #3, Murrieta, CA 92562
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
Condo for rent
Available Jun 30
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Murrieta
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,750
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Murrieta
29626 Yorkton Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563
5 beds
3 baths
$8,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Murrieta
39484 Via Montalvo, Murrieta, CA 92563
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,300
House for rent
20h ago
House for rent in Murrieta
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Murrieta
3 beds
2 baths
$3,555
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
24850 Hancock Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,957–$3,712
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
24323 Jackson Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,082–$3,057
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
24375 Jackson Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,752–$2,445
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 28
8h ago
Verified
40503 Carly Ct, Murrieta, CA 92562
3 beds
3 baths
$3,495
$3,340
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 16
22h ago
Verified
24850 Hancock Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,957–$3,712
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
24375 Jackson Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,752–$2,445
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 28
21h ago
Verified
24323 Jackson Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,082–$3,057
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
40503 Carly Ct, Murrieta, CA 92562
3 beds
3 baths
$3,495
$3,340
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 16
22h ago
Verified
24850 Hancock Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,957–$3,712
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
40503 Carly Ct, Murrieta, CA 92562
3 beds
3 baths
$3,495
$3,340
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 16
4d ago
Verified
41545 Ivy St, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,675–$3,265
Apartment for rent
21h ago
25100 Vista Murrieta, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,061–$3,024
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 $2,913 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Murrieta?
Average rent prices in Murrieta have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Murrieta rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Murrieta is 51% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $983 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Murrieta?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Murrieta are South Murrieta Business Corridor ($2,200/mo), Historic Murrieta ($2,295/mo), and Murrieta Oaks ($2,500/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Murrieta?
To comfortably afford rent in Murrieta, you'd need to earn approximately $117,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Murrieta?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Murrieta average around $2,000/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,370/month, both staying essentially flat year over year.
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).