Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Temecula, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Temecula rent stands today

    Temecula, CA rent rose 4.4% year over year, with a current median of $3,200/month matching the city's peak. Renters are paying $121 more per month on average than last year, with a 1.6% increase month over month.

  • Vs. national rents

    Temecula runs roughly 1.6× the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro for renters. The market offers 114 total rentals, a relatively small inventory.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Temecula rent for about $1,400/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,920/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,350/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,700/month. Houses rent at a median of $3,400/month, while apartments are lower at $2,225/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Los Ranchitos saw rents fall 73.3% year over year to $3,100/month across 12 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 4.4% rise. This local decline shows significant variation within Temecula's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Temecula

$3,200/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Temecula is $3,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 64% above the national average rent, or $1,250 more per month.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Temecula

114

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,225, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Temecula run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,250.

Listings

Studio

$1,400

No Change

36%

1 bedroom

$1,920

4%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,350

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$3,100

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,700

No Change

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,920

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

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$3,200
increased by64%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,995
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Temecula, CA is 7% higher than the median rent in Bonsall, CA.

Discover rentals in Temecula, CA

37711 E Benton Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Temecula

Master Bedroom in Shared Home

37711 E Benton Rd, Temecula, CA 92592

1 bed

1 bath

$900

Condo for rent

Available May 25

29489 Via Las Colinas - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Temecula

Apartment for rent

42093 Acacia Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Temecula

Single Family Residence - Temecula, CA

42093 Acacia Way, Temecula, CA 92591

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,750

House for rent

44958 Bellflower Ln #32 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Temecula

3 Bed 2.5 Bath - 3 Level Townhome for Rent in Temecula

44958 Bellflower Ln #32, Temecula, CA 92592

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,750

Condo for rent

Available Sep 8

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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 $3,200 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Temecula?

Average rent prices in Temecula have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Temecula rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Temecula is 64% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,250 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Temecula?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Temecula are Old Town Temecula ($2,495/mo), Winchester Silverhawk ($2,712/mo), and Harveston ($2,805/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Temecula?

To comfortably afford rent in Temecula, you'd need to earn approximately $128,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Temecula's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,400 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions in Riverside County's growing 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).

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