
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Murrieta, CA from $1,600 (38 Rentals)
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37556 River Oats Ln, Unit All Utilities Included

Arbors at California Oaks

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Hilltop at Winchester Creek

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Waterstone at Murrieta

Lakeridge Apartments

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Vintage Farms

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Gables Alta Murrieta

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Eagle Glen Apartments

The Park on Washington

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Delhaven Pointe

Bell Murrieta Springs

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Canopy

The Max on Jefferson

Pacific Landing
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39071 Agua Vista

25933 Schafer Dr

55+ FountainGlen Grand Isle

Princess Palms

34770 Carina Pl.

26444 Arboretum Way

Sonoma at Mapleton Apartments

32500 McKiernan Ln

32325 S Pasadena St, Unit 812
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32325 S Pasadena St, Unit 206

Dakota Apartments

Vista Promenade

Sycamore Terrace Apartments

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Solana Ridge

Stonewood Apartment Homes

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Solana Winchester Hills

30496 Nicholas Valley Rd

36351 Elizabeth Ln
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Wildomar Senior Apartments

55+ FountainGlen Temecula
Murrieta, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Murrieta?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Murrieta Studio Apartments | $2,159 | $1,795 | $2,771 |
| Cheap Murrieta 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,323 | $1,600 | $3,145 |
| Cheap Murrieta 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,756 | $1,945 | $3,434 |
| Cheap Murrieta 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,281 | $2,401 | $4,543 |
| Cheap Murrieta 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,721 | $3,519 | $3,919 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Murrieta, CA
Pricing Updated: 09/08/2026Current apartment rentals in the Murrieta, CA area range in price from $1,095 to $4,543 with an overall median price of $2,660. The three Murrieta neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Spencers Crossing at $2,437, Rancho Bella Vista at $2,453, and Murrieta East at $2,542. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Murrieta Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencers Crossing | $2,437 | $1,695 | 47 |
| Rancho Bella Vista | $2,453 | $1,600 | 40 |
| Murrieta East | $2,542 | $1,600 | 61 |
| Outer SW Riverside County Temecula | $2,592 | $1,095 | 855 |
| Winchester Silverhawk | $2,595 | $1,600 | 72 |
| West Murrieta | $2,784 | $1,791 | 329 |
| Copper Canyon | $2,828 | $1,791 | 288 |
Cheapest Available Murrieta Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Murrieta, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Wildomar Senior Apartments in the Estrella Hills neighborhood priced from $1,678. 55+ FountainGlen Temecula in the Murrieta East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,753. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Murrieta apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Wildomar Senior Apartments | 2 bed, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,678 |
| 55+ FountainGlen Temecula | Mission | 1BR,1BA | $1,753 |
| Arbors at California Oaks | The Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1,791 |
| Crescent Heights Luxury Apartment Homes | Studio Loft | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| 55+ FountainGlen Grand Isle | Antigua | 1BR,1BA | $1,805 |
| Hilltop at Winchester Creek | R1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
| Dakota Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
| Lakeridge Apartments | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1BA | $1,945 |
| Vista Promenade | Versailles | 1BR,1BA | $1,970 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Murrieta, CA
As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Murrieta area is the $2.16 price per square foot Plan 1 Model at Tricon Menifee in the in the The Grand neighborhood starting from $3,149. The second greatest value Murrieta apartment is the 2x2 B Model at The Max on Jefferson starting at $2,770 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the Copper Canyon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Murrieta apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Tricon Menifee | Plan 1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.16 |
| The Max on Jefferson | 2x2 B | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
| Eagle Glen Apartments | The Birch | 2BR,2BA | $2.44 |
| Oak Springs Ranch | 3F | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
| Pacific Landing | The Acacia | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
| Gables Oak Creek | Chestnut | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
| Bell Murrieta Springs | B2C | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
| Vista Pointe | Dogwood | 2BR,2BA | $2.38 |
| Lakeridge Apartments | Duval | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
| Hilltop at Winchester Creek | R1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Murrieta Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Murrieta?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Murrieta is under $1,970.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Murrieta?
The cheapest apartment in Murrieta is 55+ FountainGlen Temecula which is listed at $1,753, while the average apartment in Murrieta costs $2,660.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Murrieta?
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 26 regular apartments in Murrieta 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 Murrieta?
Cheap apartments in Murrieta have an average cost of $136 which is $2,524 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Murrieta.
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