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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Murrieta, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
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 $55 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent also increasing by 1.6%.
Vs. national rents
Murrieta runs roughly 1.5× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier California metros. The market offers 85 total rentals, reflecting a moderate inventory size.
Price ranges
Studios in Murrieta rent for $1,575/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,925/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,386/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,899/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,822/month. Houses rent for a median of $3,225/month while apartments sit at $2,366/month, with houses making up 57.3% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Murrieta Highlands saw rents fall 12.5% year over year to $2,800/month across 17 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 2.0% rise, showing 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 October 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
85
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Murrieta rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Murrieta, CA
Average rent prices in Murrieta have increased 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 $2,366, whereas a house costs $3,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Murrieta run $1,962 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,397.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,575 | No Change |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,925 | 2% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,386 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,899 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,822 | No Change | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Golden City | $2,516 | |
Golden Triangle North | $2,377 | |
Greer Ranch | $2,895 | |
Historic Murrieta | $2,850 | |
Los Alamos Hills | $2,472 | |
Murrieta Highlands | $2,800 | |
Murrieta Oaks | $2,700 | |
South Murrieta Business Corridor | $2,460 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,366 | 2% | 9% | |
Condos | $2,450 | 9% | 3% | |
Houses | $3,225 | No Change | 1% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,575
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,386
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,899
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,822
Last year
10%
Historic Murrieta
Average rent
$2,850
Greer Ranch
Average rent
$2,895
Golden Triangle North
Average rent
$2,377
Murrieta Oaks
Average rent
$2,700
Murrieta Highlands
Average rent
$2,800
Golden City
Average rent
$2,516
Los Alamos Hills
Average rent
$2,472
South Murrieta Business Corridor
Average rent
$2,460
Apartments
Average rent
$2,366
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
Condos
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,225
Last year
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
50%higher than the national median
49%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Murrieta, CA is 1% higher than the median rent in Canyon Lake, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,825
9%$2,575
7%$2,250
32%$3,197
$1,850
5%$2,695
1%$2,297
15%$3,000
2%$2,645
7%$2,200
5%$3,199
7%$2,556
12%Discover rentals in Murrieta, CA
3h ago
House for rent in Murrieta
39663 Old Spring Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,695
Price dropped $400Fees 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.House for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Murrieta
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,695
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Murrieta Oaks apartment for rent in Murrieta
3 beds
2 baths
$2,695
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Murrieta
4 beds
3 baths
$2,795
Price dropped $300Fees 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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Murrieta
4 beds
3 baths
$7,895
Price dropped $100Fees 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.House for rent
Available Sep 29
5d+ ago
House for rent in Murrieta
39484 Via Montalvo, Murrieta, CA 92563
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,800
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.House for rent
Available Sep 29
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Murrieta
3 beds
2 baths
$3,555
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
39638 Via Temprano, Murrieta, CA 92563
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,554
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 28
1d ago
Verified
24375 Jackson Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,629–$2,382
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
15h ago
Verified
40181 White Leaf Ln, Murrieta, CA 92562
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,399
Price dropped $180Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 2
2d ago
Verified
40053 Milkwood Ln, Murrieta, CA 92562
4 beds
3 baths
$3,683
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 27
5d+ ago
Verified
41545 Ivy St, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,722–$3,369
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
24375 Jackson Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,629–$2,382
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
15h ago
Verified
40181 White Leaf Ln, Murrieta, CA 92562
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,399
Price dropped $180Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 2
2d ago
Verified
40053 Milkwood Ln, Murrieta, CA 92562
4 beds
3 baths
$3,683
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 27
5d+ ago
Verified
39638 Via Temprano, Murrieta, CA 92563
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,554
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 28
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Murrieta
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450
Price dropped $150Fees 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.Condo for rent
15h ago
Verified
40181 White Leaf Ln, Murrieta, CA 92562
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,399
Price dropped $180Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 2
5d+ ago
Verified
41545 Ivy St, Murrieta, CA 92562
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,722–$3,369
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
House for rent in Murrieta
39663 Old Spring Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,695
Price dropped $400Fees 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.House 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 $2,850 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Murrieta?
Average rent prices in Murrieta have increased 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 Golden Triangle North ($2,377/mo), South Murrieta Business Corridor ($2,460/mo), and Los Alamos Hills ($2,472/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).