Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Temecula, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Temecula rent stands today

    Temecula, CA rent rose 6.7% year over year, with a current median of $3,200/month. Renters today are paying $200 more per month on average than last year, with rents near the peak of $3,200/month reached in June 2026.

  • Vs. national rents

    Temecula runs roughly 1.7× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier Southern California metros. The market offers 95 total rentals, a relatively small inventory.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Temecula rent for about $1,572/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,048/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,295/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,095/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,650/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Morgan Hill rents fell 58.7% year over year to $3,098/month across 24 rentals. This contrasts with the citywide 6.7% rise, showing a localized cooldown in that neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Temecula

$3,199/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Temecula is $3,199 per month as of October 2026. This is 68% above the national average rent, or $1,299 more per month.

$1.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Temecula

95

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Temecula rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $2,280, whereas a house costs $3,492. 1-bedroom apartments in Temecula run $2,135 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,291.

Listings

Studio

$1,572

No Change

8%

1 bedroom

$2,047

8%

11%

2 bedroom

$2,295

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,095

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,650

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,572

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,047

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,095

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last year

4%

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$3,199
increased by68%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,695
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Temecula, CA is 19% 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

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.
30000 Rancho California Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Temecula

3 beds

2 baths

$2,770

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.
39540 June Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Temecula

Your Next Home: 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath Two-Story

39540 June Rd, Temecula, CA 92591

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,850

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.
27864 Avenida Avila - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Townhouse for rent in Temecula

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,895

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.

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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 $3,199 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Temecula?

Average rent prices in Temecula have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Temecula rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Temecula is 68% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,299 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Temecula?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Temecula are Old Town Temecula ($2,615/mo), Redhawk ($2,950/mo), and Paloma Del Sol Paseo Del Sol ($2,999/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?

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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