Cheap Apartments for Rent in Murrieta, CA from $1,400 (37 Rentals)

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property at 38009 Spring Canyon Dr

$1,500

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$1,500
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38009 Spring Canyon Dr

MurrietaCA92563

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Waterstone at Murrieta
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$1,997 - $4,261
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Waterstone at Murrieta

24850 Hancock AveMurrieta, CA 92562
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Eagle Glen Apartments
$2,057 - $3,144
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Eagle Glen Apartments

38245 Murrieta Hot Springs RdMurrieta, CA 92563
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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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Camden Vineyards
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Vineyards

24323 Jackson AveMurrieta, CA 92562

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Vista Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Pointe

40680 Walsh Center DrMurrieta, CA 92562
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property at 33792 Harvest Way E

$850

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$850
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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33792 Harvest Way E

WildomarCA92595

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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: 04/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Murrieta, CA area range in price from $1,105 to $4,666 with an overall median price of $3,233. The three Murrieta neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Rancho Bella Vista at $1,795, Murrieta East at $1,795, and Winchester Silverhawk at $1,795. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Murrieta Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Rancho Bella Vista$2,925$1,79539
Murrieta East$2,967$1,79545
Winchester Silverhawk$3,034$1,79570
Spencers Crossing$3,301$1,60022
Outer SW Riverside County Temecula$3,429$1,105788
West Murrieta$3,470$1,400292
Copper Canyon$3,505$1,695193

Cheapest Available Murrieta Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Murrieta, CA is a Studio unit found at Crescent Heights Luxury Apartment Homes in the Estrella Hills neighborhood priced from $1,695. 55+ FountainGlen Temecula in the Murrieta East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,728. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Murrieta apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crescent Heights Luxury Apartment HomesStudio LoftStudio,1BA$1,695
55+ FountainGlen TemeculaMission1BR,1BA$1,728
Hilltop at Winchester CreekR1B1BR,1BA$1,795
55+ FountainGlen Grand IsleAntigua1BR,1BA$1,845
Dakota ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,895
Sycamore Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,925
Pacific LandingThe Gledhill1BR,1BA$1,931
Vista PromenadeVersailles1BR,1BA$1,935
Gables Alta Murrieta1BD1BR,1BA$1,965
Murrieta Meadows Apartments2-Bedroom 1-Bath Market2BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Murrieta, CA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Murrieta area is the $2.19 price per square foot Plan 1 Model at Tricon Menifee in the in the The Grand neighborhood starting from $3,189. The second greatest value Murrieta apartment is the The Mission Model at Pacific Landing starting at $3,187 with a $2.52 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tricon MenifeePlan 13BR,2.5BA$2.19
Pacific LandingThe Mission3BR,2BA$2.52
Gables Oak CreekEngelmann3BR,2BA$2.28
Tricon WildomarPlan 11BR,1.5BA$2.51
Vista PointeBamboo2BR,2BA$2.39
Arbors at California OaksThe Cedar with Washer & Dryer2BR,2BA$2.44
Stonewood Apartment Homes2x22BR,2BA$2.51
Murrieta Meadows Apartments2-Bedroom 2-Bathroom Market2BR,2BA$2.50
Dakota ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.52
Hilltop at Winchester CreekR1A1BR,1BA$2.42

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Murrieta, CA
Population: 114,985

Ranked #252

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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 $1,995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Murrieta?

The cheapest apartment in Murrieta is 55+ FountainGlen Temecula which is listed at $1,728, while the average apartment in Murrieta costs $3,233.

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 13 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 $165 which is $3,068 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Murrieta.

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