1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Hemet, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Hemet, California as of July 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $1,939 and +16% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Hemet
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Hemet
Compare Hemet's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Barstow | $974 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 12 | Porterville | $1,060 |
| 13 | Shafter | $1,060 |
| 14 | Tehachapi | $1,110 |
| 15 | Hanford | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cupertino | $3,880 |
| 2 | Foster City | $3,820 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $3,710 |
| 4 | Scotts Valley | $3,600 |
| 5 | Aptos | $3,600 |
| 6 | Tiburon | $3,530 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,530 |
| 8 | Coronado | $3,460 |
| 9 | Sunnyvale | $3,438 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $3,410 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $3,390 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,382 |
| 13 | Palo Alto | $3,305 |
| 14 | Mountain View | $3,303 |
| 15 | Ladera Ranch | $3,280 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Hemet.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Hemet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester, CA | 6 mi | $2,740 | +$1,117 (+69%) |
| San Jacinto, CA | 8.1 mi | $1,540 | $-83 (-5%) |
| Menifee, CA | 15.1 mi | $2,190 | +$567 (+35%) |
| Beaumont, CA | 18.5 mi | $1,690 | +$67 (+4%) |
| Perris, CA | 19.6 mi | $2,080 | +$457 (+28%) |
| Banning, CA | 20.6 mi | $1,550 | $-73 (-4%) |
| Wildomar, CA | 20.8 mi | $2,180 | +$557 (+34%) |
| Murrieta, CA | 21.1 mi | $2,470 | +$847 (+52%) |
| Moreno Valley, CA | 23.5 mi | $2,153 | +$530 (+33%) |
| Lake Elsinore, CA | 25.9 mi | $2,295 | +$672 (+41%) |
| Fallbrook, CA | 26.3 mi | $1,800 | +$177 (+11%) |
| Redlands, CA | 28.3 mi | $2,115 | +$492 (+30%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Hemet — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Hemet?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Hemet, California is $1,623 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $1,939.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Hemet?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $64,920 ($5,410/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.21/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hemet expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Hemet's 1-bedroom median of $1,623 is +16% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 65th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hemet rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Hemet ranks #66 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Hemet?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include San Jacinto ($1,540), Banning ($1,550).