Studio Apartment Rent in Murrieta, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Murrieta, California as of August 2026. That's +12% lower than the citywide median of $2,681 and +84% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Murrieta
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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Murrieta
Compare Murrieta's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $864 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $915 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 14 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 15 | Porterville | $1,050 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 13 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 14 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
| 15 | Saratoga | $2,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Murrieta.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Murrieta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildomar, CA | 3.8 mi | $2,090 | $-280 (-12%) |
| Lake Elsinore, CA | 9.8 mi | $2,180 | $-190 (-8%) |
| Menifee, CA | 10.6 mi | $2,100 | $-270 (-11%) |
| Fallbrook, CA | 12.2 mi | $1,660 | $-710 (-30%) |
| Winchester, CA | 15.2 mi | $2,630 | +$260 (+11%) |
| Perris, CA | 18.4 mi | $1,990 | $-380 (-16%) |
| Hemet, CA | 21.1 mi | $1,557 | $-813 (-34%) |
| Oceanside, CA | 22.2 mi | $2,200 | $-170 (-7%) |
| Rancho Mission Viejo, CA | 23.1 mi | $2,715 | +$345 (+15%) |
| Moreno Valley, CA | 24.5 mi | $2,063 | $-307 (-13%) |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA | 25.4 mi | $2,470 | +$100 (+4%) |
| Vista, CA | 25.5 mi | $2,073 | $-297 (-13%) |
Studio rent in Murrieta — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Murrieta?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Murrieta, California is $2,370 per month. This is +12% below the citywide median of $2,681.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Murrieta?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $94,800 ($7,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $45.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Murrieta expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Murrieta's studio median of $2,370 is +84% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 95th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Murrieta rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Murrieta ranks #287 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Murrieta?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Wildomar ($2,090), Lake Elsinore ($2,180), Menifee ($2,100).