Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hemet, CA from $600 (9 Rentals)

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207 S Harvard St
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207 S Harvard St

207 S Harvard StHemet, CA 92543
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Mayflower Terrace
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Mayflower Terrace

204 N Mayflower StHemet, CA 92544
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789 S State St
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789 S State St

789 S State StSan Jacinto, CA 92583
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hemet, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Hemet, CA area range in price from $1,125 to $7,102 with an overall median price of $2,470. The three Hemet neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are De Alessandro Estates at $1,145, Downtown Hemet at $1,145, and Emmerson Ranch at $1,215. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hemet Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
De Alessandro Estates$2,100$1,14527
Downtown Hemet$2,100$1,14560
Emmerson Ranch$2,290$1,21521
Rancho Diamante$2,290$1,21525
Autumn Ridge$2,475$1,21523
Outer San Jacinto$3,569$1,125852

Cheapest Available Hemet Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hemet, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Zen Diamond Apartments in the Outer SW Riverside County Temecula neighborhood priced from $1,145. Park Columbia in the Outer SW Riverside County Temecula neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,172. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hemet apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Zen Diamond Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,145
Park ColumbiaStudioStudio,1BA$1,172
Oak Terrace Senior1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hemet, CA

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hemet area is the $1.92 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath + Loft Model at Maple at Starling Place in the in the Summerfield Ranch neighborhood starting from $3,019. The second greatest value Hemet apartment is the 3bd/2.5ba - Premium Model at Lighthouse Townhomes with Attached Garage starting at $2,600 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Outer SW Riverside County Temecula neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hemet apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Maple at Starling Place3 Bed 2.5 Bath + Loft3BR,2.5BA$1.92
Lighthouse Townhomes with Attached Garage3bd/2.5ba - Premium3BR,2.5BA$1.86
SINGLE STORY HOMES INSIDE GATED COMMUNITY3bd/2ba3BR,2BA$2.12
Riverdale Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath C3BR,2BA$2.04
Shadow Canyon2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.87
Kirby Gardens Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.05
Green Tree Park Apt2 bedroom 1 bath cottage2BR,1BA$1.76
Vista Gardens ApartmentsPlan C2BR,2BA$2.19
Kirby Terrace Senior2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.96
201 - 205 W Devonshire AveWest1BR,1BA$2.00

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Hemet Overview

Scenically situated in the confines of the San Jacinto Valley of Riverside County, Hemet offers laid-back California ambiance without sacrificing a minute of larger city amenities and convenience. Designated as a 'Tree City USA', this nature lover's paradise is chock full of opportunities and a welcoming spirit.

Why live in Hemet, CA?

Located next to the scenic majesty of Diamond Valley Lake, Hemet apartments offer easy access to over five large public parks, as well as plenty of retail shopping options. A number of museums, art galleries and performance spaces also can be found around town, and a large assortment of both private and public schools in the city make it enticing for budding families eager to connect with a fresh Calfornia locale.

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Getting Around Hemet, CA

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hemet Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hemet?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hemet is under $1,600.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hemet?

The cheapest apartment in Hemet is Zen Diamond Apartments which is listed at $1,145, while the average apartment in Hemet costs $2,470.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hemet?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 125 regular apartments in Hemet that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Hemet?

Cheap apartments in Hemet have an average cost of $235 which is $2,235 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hemet.

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