Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Thermal, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Thermal

$5,974/mo

increased by206%

vs previous year

The average rent in Thermal is $5,974 per month as of July 2026. This is 210% above the national average rent, or $4,044 more per month.

$2.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Thermal

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Thermal rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 15% over the last month and have increased by 206% 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 $5,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,600

7%

-

2 bedroom

$4,999

2%

249%

3 bedroom

$7,500

No Change

275%

4 bedroom

$15,000

No Change

614%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,999

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

249%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

275%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$15,000

Last year

614%

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$5,974
increased by210%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Thermal, CA is 172% higher than the median rent in Banning, CA.

Discover rentals in Thermal, CA

2542 Sea View Dr #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Thermal

SINGLE_FAMILY - Thermal, CA

2542 Sea View Dr #4, Thermal, CA 92274

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

House for rent

2405 Monterey Unit#2 Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Thermal

SINGLE_FAMILY - Thermal, CA

2405 Monterey Unit#2 Avenue, Thermal, CA 92274

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

House for rent

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

$1,500

House for rent

5d+ ago

House for rent in Thermal

2343 Sand Man Ave, Thermal, CA 92274

3 beds

2 baths

$1,500

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 $5,974 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Thermal?

Average rent prices in Thermal have decreased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 206% since last year.

How does Thermal rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Thermal is 210% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $4,044 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 $239,000/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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