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

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Perris, CA is $2,911. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Perris cheaper than other California cities?

Perris falls in the middle range for California, ranking #166 out of 381 cities at $2,911/mo.

When was Perris rent data last updated?

Perris rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Perris, CA?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Perris, CA at $2,590 per month, which is 11% below the $2,911 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Perris

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Pop. 80,511·166th most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$2,911/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.5%

Month-over-Month

+2.8%

vs US Median

+$949

Rising (Monthly)

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Perris · $2,911

More expensive than 89% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

49/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Perris's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent

$2,911/mo

Expected by trend

$2,894/mo

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,990

1 BR

$2,080

2 BR

$2,590

3 BR

$3,460

4 BR+

$4,210

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$2,590/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,911 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost

$34,932/yr

At $2,911/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.5% YoY, +2.8% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Perris, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

80,511

Median income

$88,911

Median age

31.3

Renters

31.2%

Age distribution

28.5%

27.4%

26.4%

Under 1828.5%

18–3427.4%

35–5426.4%

55–649.9%

65+7.9%

Gender

50.9%

49.1%

Male50.9%

Female49.1%

Race & ethnicity

15.5%

77.7%

White15.5%

Black8.8%

Hispanic77.7%

Asian3.8%

Education (25+)

27.9%

32.5%

27.3%

12.3%

No HS diploma27.9%

HS diploma32.5%

Some college27.3%

Bachelor's+12.3%

Housing tenure

68.8%

31.2%

Owner68.8%

Renter31.2%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Perris, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,431 → $2,911

up 19.7%

Income

$70,910 → $88,911

up 25.4%

Population

78,106 → 80,511

up 3.1%

Renter share

33.1% → 31.2%

-1.9 pts

Bachelor's+

10.2% → 12.3%

+2.1 pts

Median age

29.2 → 31.3

+2.1 yrs

Rent in Perris, CA has increased 19.7% since 2022, going from about $2,431 per month to roughly $2,911 today. Census figures show median household income at $88,911 today, compared with $70,910 five years earlier. Income growth outran rent by about 5.7 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 78,106 to 80,511 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.1% change. About 31.2% of households rent today, against 33.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 10.2% to 12.3%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Perris on your salary?

At $2,911/mo, how Perris rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $111,486/yr · Rent = 31.3% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $79,154/yr · Rent = 44.1% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $91,179/yr · Rent = 38.3% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $162,970/yr · Rent = 21.4% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $208,235/yr · Rent = 16.8% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $74,116/yr · Rent = 47.1% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $66,918/yr · Rent = 52.2% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $82,482/yr · Rent = 42.4% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Perris rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Perris, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Perris is $2,911/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,990/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,590/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,080/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,460/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($88,911/yr), Perris ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Perris an affordable city for renters?

Perris is considered moderate for renters. At $2,911/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($88,911/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Perris slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Perris?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $116,000/year (~$56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,911/mo in Perris. The local median household income is $88,911/yr, meaning the typical Perris household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Perris?

Rent in Perris has increased 4.5% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Perris rent compare to other cities in California?

Perris is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #166 out of 381 tracked cities at $2,911/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Perris?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Perris ($2,911/mo): Colton ($1,936/mo), Moreno Valley ($2,381/mo), Lake Elsinore ($2,414/mo).

What percentage of Perris residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.2% of Perris households are renters, while 68.8% are owner-occupied. Perris leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Perris rent compare to the national average?

Perris's median rent of $2,911/mo is $949 (48%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #166 out of 381 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

39%

MODERATE

At $2,911/mo, rent takes ~39% of Perris's median household income ($88,911/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Perris 39%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1–13.3%

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