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Temecula, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Temecula, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/19/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Temecula, CA area range in price from $785 to $30,000 with an overall median price of $6,052. The three Temecula neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Wolf Creek at $3,350, Vail Ranch at $2,900, and Morgan Hill at $2,900. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Temecula Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Wolf Creek$3,497$3,3502
Vail Ranch$3,550$2,9003
Morgan Hill$3,772$2,9003
Los Ranchitos$3,800$2,35016
Harveston$3,875$78523
Redhawk$3,995$2,9009
Sierra Estates$3,995$2,35020
Roripaugh Ranch$4,100$3,7002
Margarita Village Temeku Hills$4,150$2,9954
Barrington at Harveston$4,400$1,95010

Cheapest Available Temecula Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Temecula, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Temecula Gardens Apartments in the Maravilla neighborhood priced from $1,850. Vintage View Apartments in the Maravilla neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,855. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Temecula apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Temecula Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
Vintage View Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,855
55+ FountainGlen TemeculaMission1BR,1BA$1,867

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Temecula, CA

As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Temecula area is the $2.58 price per square foot 2x2 A Model at The Max on Jefferson in the in the Estrella Hills neighborhood starting from $2,945. The second greatest value Temecula apartment is the B3 (White Alder) Model at Foothills at Old Town Apartments starting at $2,897 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the Sierra Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Temecula apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Max on Jefferson2x2 A2BR,2BA$2.58
Foothills at Old Town ApartmentsB3 (White Alder)2BR,2BA$2.55
Vista PointeEvergreen3BR,2BA$2.42
Gables Alta Murrieta2BDA2BR,2BA$2.34
Temecula RidgeMilano2BR,1BA$2.51
Margarita Summit Apartments2-2A2BR,2BA$2.47
Summer Breeze ApartmentsD22BR,2BA$2.22
Morning Ridge Apartment HomesMilky Way2BR,2BA$2.33
Portofino Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.63
Hilltop at Winchester CreekR1A1BR,1BA$2.53

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Frequently Asked Questions about Temecula

What type of rentals are currently available in Temecula?

There are currently 116 Apartments for Rent in Temecula, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,850 to $5,668. There are also 94 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Temecula ranging from $785 to $30,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Temecula?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Temecula ranges from $785 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,759.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Temecula?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Temecula range from $2,575 to $5,653, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,545 to $5,795. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,185.

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