Last updated on June 13, 2026

Average rent in
Thermal, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Thermal

$5,500/mo

increased by249%

vs previous year

The average rent in Thermal is $5,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 182% above the national average rent, or $3,550 more per month.

$2.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Thermal

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Thermal rentals at each price point

30%23%15%8%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Thermal, CA

Average rent prices in Thermal have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 249% 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 $7,775, whereas a house costs $4,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,497

5%

-

2 bedroom

$5,500

No Change

199%

3 bedroom

$5,474

No Change

233%

4 bedroom

$7,775

1%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,497

Last 30 days

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last year

199%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,474

Last year

233%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,775

Last 30 days

1%

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$5,500
increased by182%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Thermal, CA is 162% higher than the median rent in Banning, CA.

Discover rentals in Thermal, CA

2373 Oahu Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Thermal

SINGLE_FAMILY - Thermal, CA

2373 Oahu Ln, Thermal, CA 92274

3 beds

2 baths

$1,600

House for rent

2377 2377 Sand Knoll Ave.  - 2377 Sand Knoll Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

House for rent

1286 Arctic Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Thermal

Single Family Residence - Thermal, CA

1286 Arctic Ave, Thermal, CA 92274

4 beds

2 baths

$1,925

House for rent

1341 Beach Club Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Thermal

Single Family Residence - Thermal, CA

1341 Beach Club Dr, Thermal, CA 92274

4 beds

2 baths

$1,925

House for rent

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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 $5,500 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Thermal?

Average rent prices in Thermal have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 249% since last year.

How does Thermal rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Thermal is 182% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,550 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Thermal?

To comfortably afford rent in Thermal, you'd need to earn approximately $220,000/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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