Cheap Apartments for Rent in Murrieta, CA from $1,000 (12 Rentals)

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55+ FountainGlen Grand Isle
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

55+ FountainGlen Grand Isle

24405 Village Walk PlMurrieta, CA 92562
Senior Living
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Princess Palms
2 Bedroom Apartments

Princess Palms

28239-28259 Via PrincesaMurrieta, CA 92563
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55+ FountainGlen Temecula
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

55+ FountainGlen Temecula

27250 Nicolas RdTemecula, CA 92591
Senior Living
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Murrieta, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Murrieta, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Murrieta, CA area range in price from $1,000 to $7,861 with an overall median price of $3,971. The three Murrieta neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Murrieta at $1,695, Murrieta East at $1,875, and Winchester Silverhawk at $1,875. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Murrieta Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Murrieta$3,345$1,695276
Murrieta East$3,789$1,875222
Winchester Silverhawk$3,789$1,875226
Spencers Crossing$4,089$1,000132
Outer SW Riverside County Temecula$4,169$1,000836
Copper Canyon$4,649$1,695227

Cheapest Available Murrieta Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Murrieta, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 55+ FountainGlen Grand Isle in the Estrella Hills neighborhood priced from $1,630. Crescent Heights Luxury Apartment Homes in the Estrella Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Murrieta apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
55+ FountainGlen Grand IsleAntigua1BR,1BA$1,630
Crescent Heights Luxury Apartment HomesStudio LoftStudio,1BA$1,695
55+ FountainGlen TemeculaMission1BR,1BA$1,844
Hilltop at Winchester CreekR1B1BR,1BA$1,875
Dakota ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Murrieta, CA

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Murrieta area is the $2.26 price per square foot Plan 1 Model at Tricon Menifee in the in the Vista Del Valle neighborhood starting from $3,299. The second greatest value Murrieta apartment is the Sonoma Model at Sonoma at Mapleton Apartments starting at $2,743 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Spencers Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Murrieta apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tricon MenifeePlan 13BR,2.5BA$2.26
Sonoma at Mapleton ApartmentsSonoma2BR,2BA$2.48
Sycamore Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.10
Pacific LandingThe Acacia2BR,2BA$2.40
Gables Oak CreekChestnut2BR,2BA$2.36
Gables Alta Murrieta2BDM2BR,2BA$2.33
Tricon WildomarPlan 22BR,2.5BA$2.64
Oak Springs Ranch2A1BR,1BA$2.64
Dakota ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.52
Hilltop at Winchester CreekR1A1BR,1BA$2.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Murrieta, CA

Ranked #97

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Murrieta, CA

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

15 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Murrieta Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Murrieta Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Murrieta Apartment is $1,630 at 55+ FountainGlen Grand Isle.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Murrieta Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Murrieta is starting from $2,115 at Crescent Heights Luxury Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Murrieta Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Murrieta Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Crescent Heights Luxury Apartment Homes and starts from $2,450.

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