Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Temecula, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Temecula rent stands today

    Temecula, CA rent slipped 1.4% year over year, with a current median of $3,150/month. Renters today are paying $125 less per month on average than last year, with rent down 2.3% month over month after peaking at $3,200 in June 2026.

  • Vs. national rents

    Temecula rents run roughly 1.6× the $1,940/month national median, placing it among pricier Southern California metros. The market has 106 total rentals and a relatively small inventory size.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Temecula rent for $1,450/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,008/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,900/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,098/month and 2-bedrooms at $2,362/month.

  • What you'll pay

    Houses command a median of $3,350/month compared to $2,260/month for apartments, with houses making up 53.6% of total rentals. This shows the price difference by property type in Temecula.

Median rent

Median rent in Temecula

$3,150/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Temecula is $3,150 per month as of August 2026. This is 62% above the national average rent, or $1,210 more per month.

$1.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Temecula

106

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 2% 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 $2,260, whereas a house costs $3,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Temecula run $2,020 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,270.

Listings

Studio

$1,450

No Change

44%

1 bedroom

$2,007

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,362

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,097

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,900

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

44%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,007

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,362

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,097

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

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$3,150
increased by62%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,500
increased by80%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Temecula, CA is 10% lower 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

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37711 E Benton Rd, Temecula, CA 92592

1 bed

1 bath

$900

Condo for rent

Available May 25

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46m ago

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House for rent

Available Aug 2

44958 Bellflower Ln #32 - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

$2,550

Condo for rent

Available Sep 8

39323 Springtime Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Temecula

3 BR 2 BA Temecula Home Close to Chapparral High School

39323 Springtime Dr, Temecula, CA 92591

3 beds

2 baths

$2,595

House for rent

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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 $3,150 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Temecula?

Average rent prices in Temecula have decreased by 2% 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 62% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,210 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Temecula?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Temecula are Old Town Temecula ($2,595/mo), Winchester Silverhawk ($2,624/mo), and Crowne Hill ($2,772/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Temecula?

To comfortably afford rent in Temecula, you'd need to earn approximately $126,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Temecula average around $1,960/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,380/month, both down slightly from last 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).

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