48 rentals in Murrieta
Murrieta consistently ranks among California's safest cities. Offers excellent schools, new master-planned communities, and easy access to San Diego and Orange County.
Today, Murrieta has 48 homes for rent at a median rent of $3,300/mo, typically leasing in about 23 days. Families here choose from 15 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Rent
$3,200/mo
↑ 6.8% over the past yearMonths of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
0.1 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 48 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rentals are leasing quickly—inventory is tight, competition is strong, and renters have limited room to negotiate. Rentals typically lease in ~23 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are leasing quickly—be prepared to apply fast when you find a good fit. Leasing 62% faster than 6 months ago.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.
Housing Tenure in Murrieta
Homeownership is significantly higher than average—this is a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
69%
Homeowners
31%
Renters
Homeownership is 13.5% higher than the California average (55.5%)
35,452 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical rent
$3,300/mo
Median rent
Affordable budget (30%)
$2,745/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$9,148/mo
Murrieta
Typical rent costs about 36% of the median household's income.
The standard recommendation is to spend ≤30% of income on rent.
Income needed to afford typical rent comfortably
$132K/year
Assumes rent ≤30% of income
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent rises with each additional bedroom, with notable jumps for larger units.
Each additional bedroom adds about $492.5/mo to rent on average, with larger units commanding higher premiums.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$815/mo)
Rent Reductions
19 listings have reduced their rent
40% of active listings
Average reduction: 6.9% (~$228/mo)
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