Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Temecula, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Temecula rent stands today

    Temecula, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $3,168/month. Renters are paying $75 less per month on average than last year, while month-over-month rent increased by 3.2%.

  • Vs. national rents

    Temecula rent runs roughly 1.7× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier Southern California markets. The city offers 99 total rentals, a relatively small inventory.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Temecula rent for $1,550/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,895/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,322/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,695/month. The range reflects the diversity of bedroom sizes available to renters.

  • What you'll pay

    Houses command a median rent of $3,385/month while apartments rent for $2,270/month. Houses account for 57% of total rentals, showing the prevalence of this property type in Temecula.

Median rent

Median rent in Temecula

$3,167/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Temecula is $3,167 per month as of September 2026. This is 67% above the national average rent, or $1,267 more per month.

$1.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Temecula

99

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Temecula rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Temecula, CA

Average rent prices in Temecula have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 Temecula, CA

Rent prices in Temecula vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Temecula is $2,270, whereas a house costs $3,385. 1-bedroom apartments in Temecula run $2,145 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,270.

Listings

Studio

$1,550

No Change

12%

1 bedroom

$1,895

5%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,322

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,000

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,695

2%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,322

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,695

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Temecula, 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 Temecula, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Temecula and Bonsall by all bedroom counts and property types.

Temecula

Median rent price$3,167
increased by67%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,486
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Temecula, CA is 27% higher than the median rent in Bonsall, CA.

Discover rentals in Temecula, CA

30496 Nicholas Road Rd Temecula, Ca ##Ca - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Temecula

Peaceful quiet Oasis environment

30496 Nicholas Road Rd Temecula, Ca ##Ca, Temecula, CA 92591

5 beds

3 baths

$850

33455 Winston Way #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Redhawk condo for rent in Temecula

3 beds

2 baths

$2,595

33417 Emerson Way #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Redhawk condo for rent in Temecula

3 beds

2 baths

$2,725

31136 Strawberry Tree Ln - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

Townhouse for rent in Temecula

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Frequently asked questions for Temecula, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Temecula rental market.

How much is rent in Temecula?

The average rent in Temecula is $3,167 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Temecula?

Average rent prices in Temecula have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Temecula rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Temecula is 67% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,267 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Temecula?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Temecula are Winchester Silverhawk ($2,349/mo), Old Town Temecula ($2,945/mo), and Morgan Hill ($2,975/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Temecula?

To comfortably afford rent in Temecula, you'd need to earn approximately $127,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Temecula?

February offers the best rental deals in Temecula with the lowest prices of the year, while September sees peak pricing with roughly a 6.7% difference between the two months.

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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