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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Temecula, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Temecula, CA area range in price from $1,600 to $4,543 with an overall median price of $2,610. The three Temecula neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Roripaugh Ranch at $2,204, Margarita Village Temeku Hills at $2,475, and Paloma del Sol Paseo del Sol at $2,475. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Temecula Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Roripaugh Ranch$2,204$1,60012
Margarita Village Temeku Hills$2,475$1,60094
Paloma del Sol Paseo del Sol$2,475$1,74051
Maravilla$2,553$1,740126
Harveston$2,604$1,600219
Los Ranchitos$2,610$1,74079
Vail Ranch$2,758$1,96520
Crowne Hill$2,761$2,19520
Redhawk$2,769$2,19519
Wolf Creek$2,769$2,19522

Cheapest Available Temecula Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Temecula, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 55+ FountainGlen Temecula in the Murrieta East neighborhood priced from $1,753. Hilltop at Winchester Creek in the Murrieta East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,845. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Temecula apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
55+ FountainGlen TemeculaMission1BR,1BA$1,753
Hilltop at Winchester CreekR1B1BR,1BA$1,845
Lakeridge Apartments2x1.52BR,1BA$1,945
Vista PromenadeVersailles1BR,1BA$1,970
Mira Loma Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Temecula, CA

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Temecula area is the $2.33 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Solaire in the in the Maravilla neighborhood starting from $3,169. The second greatest value Temecula 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 Temecula apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Solaire3x23BR,2BA$2.33
The Max on Jefferson2x2 B2BR,2BA$2.37
Eagle Glen ApartmentsThe Birch2BR,2BA$2.44
Vista PointeDogwood2BR,2BA$2.38
Margarita Summit Apartments2-2B2BR,2BA$2.35
Mira Loma Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.02
Summer Breeze ApartmentsD22BR,2BA$2.17
Lakeridge ApartmentsDuval2BR,2BA$2.32
Temecula Creek VillasSierra1BR,1BA$2.57
Hilltop at Winchester CreekR1A1BR,1BA$2.49

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Temecula, CA
Population: 114,742

Ranked #253

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Frequently Asked Questions about Temecula

What type of rentals are currently available in Temecula?

There are currently 119 Apartments for Rent in Temecula, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $4,543. There are also 106 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Temecula ranging from $1,750 to $29,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Temecula?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Temecula ranges from $1,750 to $29,995 with an average monthly rent of $4,238.

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