Cheap Apartments for Rent in Murrieta, CA from $1,600 (38 Rentals)

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Vintage Farms
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$2,062 - $3,568

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Vintage Farms

28749 Clinton Keith RdMurrieta, CA 92563
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Eagle Glen Apartments
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$2,155 - $3,505

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Base Rent$2,155 - $3,505

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Eagle Glen Apartments

38245 Murrieta Hot Springs RdMurrieta, CA 92563
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Delhaven Pointe
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$2,182 - $3,076

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Base Rent$2,182 - $3,076

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Delhaven Pointe

39261 Delhaven StMurrieta, CA 92563
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Canopy
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$2,269 - $3,434

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Canopy

40628 Los Alamos BlvdMurrieta, CA 92562
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property at 39071 Agua Vista
$2,300
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39071 Agua Vista

MurrietaCA92563
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$1,700
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25933 Schafer Dr

MurrietaCA92563
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55+ FountainGlen Grand Isle
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

55+ FountainGlen Grand Isle

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

Princess Palms

28239-28259 Via PrincesaMurrieta, CA 92563
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Solana Ridge
Rent Specials
$2,052 - $6,204

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Solana Ridge

41754 Margarita RdTemecula, CA 92591
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Solana Winchester Hills
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$2,201 - $4,543

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Base Rent$2,201 - $4,543

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Solana Winchester Hills

41100 Temecula Center DrTemecula, CA 92591
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55+ FountainGlen Temecula
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

55+ FountainGlen Temecula

27250 Nicolas RdTemecula, CA 92591
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Murrieta, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Murrieta, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/08/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Spencers Crossing$2,437$1,69547
Rancho Bella Vista$2,453$1,60040
Murrieta East$2,542$1,60061
Outer SW Riverside County Temecula$2,592$1,095855
Winchester Silverhawk$2,595$1,60072
West Murrieta$2,784$1,791329
Copper Canyon$2,828$1,791288

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wildomar Senior Apartments2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,678
55+ FountainGlen TemeculaMission1BR,1BA$1,753
Arbors at California OaksThe Aspen1BR,1BA$1,791
Crescent Heights Luxury Apartment HomesStudio LoftStudio,1BA$1,795
55+ FountainGlen Grand IsleAntigua1BR,1BA$1,805
Hilltop at Winchester CreekR1B1BR,1BA$1,845
Dakota ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,925
Lakeridge Apartments2x1.52BR,1BA$1,945
Vista PromenadeVersailles1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tricon MenifeePlan 13BR,2.5BA$2.16
The Max on Jefferson2x2 B2BR,2BA$2.37
Eagle Glen ApartmentsThe Birch2BR,2BA$2.44
Oak Springs Ranch3F2BR,2BA$2.23
Pacific LandingThe Acacia2BR,2BA$2.32
Gables Oak CreekChestnut2BR,2BA$2.24
Bell Murrieta SpringsB2C2BR,2BA$2.54
Vista PointeDogwood2BR,2BA$2.38
Lakeridge ApartmentsDuval2BR,2BA$2.32
Hilltop at Winchester CreekR1A1BR,1BA$2.49

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Murrieta, CA
Population: 114,985

Ranked #252

in US Census Population by City

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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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