Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Murrieta Neighborhood of Murrieta, CA from $1,400 (24 Rentals)

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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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Canopy
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$2,264 - $4,677
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Canopy

40628 Los Alamos BlvdMurrieta, CA 92562
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Amano
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$2,714 - $3,229
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Amano

41545 Ivy StMurrieta, CA 92562
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55+ FountainGlen Grand Isle
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55+ FountainGlen Grand Isle

24405 Village Walk PlMurrieta, CA 92562
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Camden Vineyards
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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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Oak Springs Ranch
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$2,112 - $5,801
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Oak Springs Ranch

24055 Clinton Keith RdWildomar, CA 92595
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Solana Winchester Hills
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$2,201 - $4,473
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Solana Winchester Hills

41100 Temecula Center DrTemecula, CA 92591
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Marlowe Temecula
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$2,220 - $4,028
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Marlowe Temecula

41461 Buecking DrTemecula, CA 92590
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The Croft
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$2,599 - $3,090
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The Croft

36101 Inland Valley DrWildomar, CA 92595
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West Murrieta, Murrieta, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Murrieta Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Murrieta area of Murrieta, CA is a Studio unit found at Crescent Heights Luxury Apartment Homes priced from $1,695. 55+ FountainGlen Grand Isle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,845. Here are the most affordable West Murrieta apartments for rent in Murrieta, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crescent Heights Luxury Apartment HomesStudio LoftStudio,1BA$1,695
55+ FountainGlen Grand IsleAntigua1BR,1BA$1,845
Pacific LandingThe Gledhill1BR,1BA$1,931
Gables Alta Murrieta1BD1BR,1BA$1,961
Murrieta Meadows Apartments2-Bedroom 1-Bath Market2BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Murrieta, CA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Murrieta area is the $2.55 price per square foot The Mission Model at Pacific Landing in the in the Estrella Hills neighborhood starting from $3,216. The second greatest value West Murrieta apartment is the Engelmann Model at Gables Oak Creek starting at $2,885 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the Estrella Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Murrieta apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pacific LandingThe Mission3BR,2BA$2.55
Gables Oak CreekEngelmann3BR,2BA$2.29
AmanoPlan 4A2BR,2BA$2.79
Tricon WildomarPlan 11BR,1.5BA$2.51
Vista PointeBamboo2BR,2BA$2.39
Arbors at California OaksThe Cedar with Washer & Dryer2BR,2BA$2.44
Oak Springs Ranch1B1BR,1BA$2.68
Murrieta Meadows Apartments2-Bedroom 2-Bathroom Market2BR,2BA$2.50
Waterstone at Murrieta2x12BR,1BA$2.58
Gables Alta Murrieta1BD1BR,1BA$2.76

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West Murrieta, Murrieta, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Murrieta. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Murrieta Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Murrieta?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Murrieta is under $2,201.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Murrieta?

The cheapest apartment in West Murrieta is 55+ FountainGlen Grand Isle which is listed at $1,845, while the average apartment in West Murrieta costs $3,467.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 4 regular apartments in West 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 West Murrieta?

Cheap apartments in West Murrieta have an average cost of $113 which is $3,354 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Murrieta.

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