What is the average apartment size in Murrieta?

The average size for a Murrieta, CA apartment is 911 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Murrieta?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Murrieta is $2,370 per month, a 0.57% increase from last year’s average of $2,356.

What is the average apartment size in Murrieta?

The typical apartment in Murrieta offers about 911 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Murrieta, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Murrieta?

The typical rent budget in Murrieta ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 45% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Murrieta?

In Murrieta, 31% of households rent while 69% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Murrieta is $2,370, a 0.57% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,356.

One-bedroom apartments provide 716 square feet for $2,092, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,471 offer 991 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,292 sq ft) for $2,995, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Murrieta, CA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,370	911 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,092	716 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,471	991 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,995	1,292 sq. ft.

Murrieta, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Murrieta, CA have increased by 0.57% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,356 to $2,370.

What's the typical rent budget in Murrieta, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Murrieta, CA (45%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Murrieta, CA?

10,875 or 31% of the households in Murrieta, CA are renter-occupied while 24,577 or 69% are owner-occupied.

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How Murrieta Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Murrieta	$2,370
Los Angeles	$2,765
East Bay	$2,670
San Francisco	$3,598
San Diego	$2,968
Oakland	$2,635
Long Beach	$2,670
Sacramento	$1,906
San Jose	$3,134
Fresno	$1,622
Tulare	$1,693
Riverside	$2,247
Oceanside	$2,610
Vista, CA	$2,567
Carlsbad, CA	$3,224
Irvine, CA	$3,347
San Marcos, CA	$2,725
Moreno Valley, CA	$2,137
Temecula, CA	$2,396
Hemet, CA	$1,723
Menifee, CA	$2,431

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Murrieta apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.