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Hemet

Pop. 91,326·350th most expensive in California·Rental market data updated monthly for Hemet, CA
Median rent (all units)
$1,939/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.0%
Month-over-Month
-3.1%
vs US Median
-$26
Falling (Monthly)
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Hemet · $1,939
More expensive than 55% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
83/100
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Rents are 16% below what Hemet's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,939/mo
Expected by trend
$2,316/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,557
1 BR
$1,623
2 BR
$2,023
3 BR
$2,703
4 BR+
$3,287
Research median
$2,023/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,268/yr
At $1,939/mo median
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Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.0% YoY, -3.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Hemet, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
91,326
Median income
$57,719
Median age
39.8
Renters
37.7%
Age distribution
23.1%
20.9%
22.5%
21.8%
Under 1823.1%
18–3420.9%
35–5422.5%
55–6411.9%
65+21.8%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
41.1%
48.2%
White41.1%
Black10.4%
Hispanic48.2%
Asian3.6%
Education (25+)
18.3%
32%
34.2%
15.5%
No HS diploma18.3%
HS diploma32%
Some college34.2%
Bachelor's+15.5%
Housing tenure
62.3%
37.7%
Owner62.3%
Renter37.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Hemet, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,497 → $1,939
up 29.5%
Income
$46,194 → $57,719
up 24.9%
Population
88,903 → 91,326
up 2.7%
Renter share
38.9% → 37.7%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
13.8% → 15.5%
+1.7 pts
Median age
38.6 → 39.8
+1.2 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Hemet, CA has shifted from $1,497 to $1,939, up 29.5% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $46,194 to $57,719 between 2021 and 2024, a 24.9% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Hemet, CA adding about 2,423 residents over the five-year window, up 2.7% on net. Taken together, the five-year picture in Hemet, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Hemet rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Hemet. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Hemet, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Hemet is $1,939/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,557/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,023/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,623/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,703/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($57,719/yr), Hemet ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Hemet an affordable city for renters?

Hemet is considered moderate for renters. At $1,939/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($57,719/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Hemet slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Hemet?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,939/mo in Hemet. The local median household income is $57,719/yr, meaning the typical Hemet household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Hemet?

Rent in Hemet has decreased 1.0% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Which Hemet neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Hemet are 92543 ($1,750/mo), 92544 ($2,010/mo), and 92545 ($2,050/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Hemet is $1,939/mo.

How does Hemet rent compare to other cities in California?

Hemet is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #350 out of 387 tracked cities at $1,939/mo.

What percentage of Hemet residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.7% of Hemet households are renters, while 62.3% are owner-occupied. Hemet leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Hemet rent compare to the national average?

Hemet's median rent of $1,939/mo is $26 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #350 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $1,939/mo, rent takes ~40% of Hemet's median household income ($57,719/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Hemet 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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