Apartments for Rent in Murrieta, CA

Prices and availability in Murrieta, CA were last updated on 24 May 2026.

The best apartments in Murrieta, CA are: Waterstone at Murrieta, Vista Pointe, Gables Alta Murrieta, Canopy and 55+ FountainGlen Grand Isle.

The average rent in Murrieta, CA is $2,299.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Murrieta, CA is between $1,896 and $3,387.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Murrieta, CA is between $1,847 and $3,762.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Murrieta, CA is between $2,360 and $3,947.

In Murrieta 30% of the housing is rented out compared to 70% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 8% of Murrieta's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 50% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 39% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Murrieta are about 22 years old, on average. Of these, 62% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Murrieta are around 0.5% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 38% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 52% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.