Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Thermal, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Thermal

$1,600/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Thermal is $1,600 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Thermal

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Thermal rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Thermal, CA

Average rent prices in Thermal have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Thermal, CA

Rent prices in Thermal vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Thermal is $4,737, whereas a house costs $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,000

35%

-

2 bedroom

$4,999

No Change

233%

3 bedroom

$1,650

2%

12%

4 bedroom

$10,175

No Change

422%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

35%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,999

Last year

233%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$10,175

Last year

422%

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

Compare median rent prices in Thermal and Banning by all bedroom counts and property types.

Thermal

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Thermal, CA is 27% lower than the median rent in Banning, CA.

Discover rentals in Thermal, CA

2214 Portola St - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,259

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.
1332 Persimmon Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Thermal

3 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Home for Rent - Thermal, CA

1332 Persimmon Ave, Thermal, CA 92274

3 beds

2 baths

$1,500

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.
2287 Azure St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Thermal

Azure House

2287 Azure St, Thermal, CA 92274

3 beds

2 baths

$1,500

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.
1359 Elmwood Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Thermal

Residential Lease, Thermal, CA

1359 Elmwood Ave, Thermal, CA 92274

3 beds

2 baths

$1,600

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 Thermal, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Thermal rental market.

How much is rent in Thermal?

The average rent in Thermal is $1,600 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Thermal?

Average rent prices in Thermal have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Thermal rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Thermal is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Thermal?

To comfortably afford rent in Thermal, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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