
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Murrieta, CA from $1,000 (54 Rentals)
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37957 Pereza Ct, Unit Single bedroom

29180 Wrangler Dr, Unit Studio

Crescent Heights Luxury Apartment Homes

Arbors at California Oaks

Hilltop at Winchester Creek

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Waterstone at Murrieta

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Eagle Glen Apartments

39391 Tiburon Dr

Lakeridge Apartments
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Bell Murrieta Springs

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28631 Calle del Lago, Unit B

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Vintage Farms

Pacific Landing

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Gables Alta Murrieta

The Park on Washington

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Murrieta Meadows Apartments

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Delhaven Pointe

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Canopy

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Amano
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Montessa Heights

The Max on Jefferson

55+ FountainGlen Grand Isle

Princess Palms

Camden Vineyards

34770 Carina Pl.

Vista Pointe

29216 Azara St

41410 Juniper St

Sonoma at Mapleton Apartments
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41693 Wild Iris Ave

39304 Flamingo Bay

30496 Nicholas Valley Rd

30496 Nicholas Valley Rd

12345 Saguaro Dr

Dakota Apartments

Sycamore Terrace Apartments

Vista Promenade

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Solana Ridge

Stonewood Apartment Homes
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Oak Springs Ranch

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Marlowe Temecula

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Gables Oak Creek

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The Croft

Tricon Wildomar

24958 Vermijo Ct

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Solana Winchester Hills

24858 Padre Ct

24846 Padre Ct

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Cape May at Harveston
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Murrieta, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Murrieta?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Cheap Murrieta Studio Apartments | $2,176 | $1,745 | $2,963 |
| Cheap Murrieta 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,312 | $1,000 | $3,171 |
| Cheap Murrieta 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,743 | $1,945 | $3,353 |
| Cheap Murrieta 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,370 | $2,525 | $4,029 |
| Cheap Murrieta 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,769 | $3,519 | $3,919 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Murrieta, CA
Pricing Updated: 07/24/2026Current apartment rentals in the Murrieta, CA area range in price from $900 to $4,343 with an overall median price of $3,325. The three Murrieta neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Rancho Bella Vista at $1,000, Murrieta East at $1,000, and Winchester Silverhawk at $1,000. 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 |
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| Rancho Bella Vista | $2,917 | $1,000 | 48 |
| Murrieta East | $3,066 | $1,000 | 65 |
| Winchester Silverhawk | $3,066 | $1,000 | 68 |
| Spencers Crossing | $3,506 | $1,000 | 47 |
| West Murrieta | $3,539 | $1,745 | 215 |
| Copper Canyon | $3,543 | $1,745 | 168 |
| Outer SW Riverside County Temecula | $3,639 | $900 | 712 |
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. Crescent Heights Luxury Apartment Homes in the Estrella Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,745. 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 |
| Crescent Heights Luxury Apartment Homes | Studio Loft | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
| Arbors at California Oaks | The Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1,752 |
| Hilltop at Winchester Creek | R1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| 55+ FountainGlen Grand Isle | Antigua | 1BR,1BA | $1,841 |
| Waterstone at Murrieta | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,871 |
| 55+ FountainGlen Temecula | McIntosh | 2BR,1BA | $1,884 |
| Dakota Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Bell Murrieta Springs | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,986 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Murrieta, CA
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Murrieta area is the $2.18 price per square foot Plan 1 Model at Tricon Menifee in the in the The Grand neighborhood starting from $3,169. The second greatest value Murrieta apartment is the 3A Model at Oak Springs Ranch starting at $2,655 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the Estrella Hills 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 | $2.18 |
| Oak Springs Ranch | 3A | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
| Gables Oak Creek | Chestnut | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| Gables Alta Murrieta | 2BDA | 2BR,2BA | $2.38 |
| Vista Pointe | Dogwood | 2BR,2BA | $2.38 |
| 28631 Calle del Lago, Unit B | 28631 Calle del Lago | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| Lakeridge Apartments | Duval | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
| Murrieta Meadows Apartments | 2-Bedroom 2-Bathroom Market | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
| Dakota Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| Hilltop at Winchester Creek | R1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
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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 $1,986.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Murrieta?
The cheapest apartment in Murrieta is Arbors at California Oaks which is listed at $1,752, while the average apartment in Murrieta costs $3,325.
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 $157 which is $3,168 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Murrieta.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
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