Last updated on September 12, 2026

Average rent in
Thermal, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Thermal

$1,500/mo

decreased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in Thermal is $1,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Thermal

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Thermal, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Thermal, CA

Average rent prices in Thermal have decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 22% 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 $4,637, whereas a house costs $1,637. 2-bedroom apartments in Thermal run $1,500 on average.

Listings

Studio

$1,425

20%

-

2 bedroom

$4,400

5%

195%

3 bedroom

$7,775

1%

239%

4 bedroom

$12,000

No Change

481%

Studio

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,400

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

195%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,775

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

239%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$12,000

Last year

481%

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$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,150
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Thermal, CA is 30% lower 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

Residential Lease, Thermal, CA

2373 Oahu Ln, Thermal, CA 92274

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

2373 Oahu Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Thermal

2377 Sand Knoll Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Thermal

Residential Lease, Thermal, CA

2377 Sand Knoll Ave, Thermal, CA 92274

3 beds

2 baths

$1,775

1332 Persimmon Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

$1,895

$1,795

Price drop

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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 $1,500 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Thermal?

Average rent prices in Thermal have decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 22% since last year.

How does Thermal rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Thermal is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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 $60,000/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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