How much does it cost to rent in Menifee, CA?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Menifee, CA is $2,824. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Menifee cheaper than other California cities?

Menifee falls in the middle range for California, ranking #184 out of 387 cities at $2,824/mo.

When was Menifee rent data last updated?

Menifee rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · CA

Menifee

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Pop. 110,305·184th most expensive in California·Menifee rents are up 6.5% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$2,824/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.5%

Month-over-Month

+1.2%

vs US Median

+$859

Rising (Monthly)

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Menifee · $2,824

More expensive than 88% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

68/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 9% below what Menifee's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$2,824/mo

Expected by trend

$3,099/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Menifee's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,100

1 BR

$2,190

2 BR

$2,727

3 BR

$3,640

4 BR+

$4,430

Research median

$2,727/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

$33,888/yr

At $2,824/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.5% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Menifee, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

110,305

Median income

$93,454

Median age

38.1

Renters

19.8%

Age distribution

25%

20.4%

25.5%

17.4%

Under 1825%

18–3420.4%

35–5425.5%

55–6411.6%

65+17.4%

Gender

48.4%

51.6%

Male48.4%

Female51.6%

Race & ethnicity

45.9%

41.2%

White45.9%

Black7.7%

Hispanic41.2%

Asian6.4%

Education (25+)

25.4%

40.7%

22.5%

No HS diploma11.4%

HS diploma25.4%

Some college40.7%

Bachelor's+22.5%

Housing tenure

80.2%

19.8%

Owner80.2%

Renter19.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Menifee, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,132 → $2,824

up 32.5%

Income

$80,741 → $93,454

up 15.7%

Population

101,089 → 110,305

up 9.1%

Renter share

21.1% → 19.8%

-1.3 pts

Bachelor's+

20.6% → 22.5%

+1.9 pts

Median age

37.3 → 38.1

+0.8 yrs

The median rent in Menifee, CA stood at $2,132 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,824, reflecting a 32.5% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in Menifee, CA now reports about $93,454, up from $80,741 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 9.1% since 2021, moving from about 101,089 residents to roughly 110,305. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Menifee, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Menifee on your salary?

At $2,824/mo, how Menifee rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $111,486/yr · Rent = 30.4% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $79,154/yr · Rent = 42.8% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $91,179/yr · Rent = 37.2% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $162,970/yr · Rent = 20.8% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $208,235/yr · Rent = 16.3% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $74,116/yr · Rent = 45.7% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $66,918/yr · Rent = 50.6% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $82,482/yr · Rent = 41.1% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Menifee rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Menifee, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Menifee is $2,824/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,100/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,727/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,190/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,640/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($93,454/yr), Menifee ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Menifee an affordable city for renters?

Menifee is considered moderate for renters. At $2,824/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($93,454/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Menifee slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Menifee?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $113,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,824/mo in Menifee. The local median household income is $93,454/yr, meaning the typical Menifee household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Menifee?

Rent in Menifee has increased 6.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Menifee neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Menifee are 92586 ($2,478/mo), 92585 ($2,866/mo), and 92584 ($2,925/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Menifee is $2,824/mo.

How does Menifee rent compare to other cities in California?

Menifee is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #184 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,824/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Menifee?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Menifee ($2,824/mo): Lake Elsinore ($2,436/mo), Murrieta ($2,610/mo), Wildomar ($2,698/mo).

What percentage of Menifee residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.8% of Menifee households are renters, while 80.2% are owner-occupied. Menifee leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Menifee rent compare to the national average?

Menifee's median rent of $2,824/mo is $859 (44%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #184 out of 387 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

36%

MODERATE

At $2,824/mo, rent takes ~36% of Menifee's median household income ($93,454/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Menifee 36%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1–13.3%

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