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Perris

Pop. 80,511·182nd most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,833/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
+$868
Rising (Monthly)
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Perris · $2,833
More expensive than 88% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
53/100
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Rents are right about where Perris's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,833/mo
Expected by trend
$2,881/mo
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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
Research median
$2,590/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
$33,996/yr
At $2,833/mo median
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Rents are climbing (2.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.2% YoY, +0.9% 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 → $2,833
up 16.5%
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 16.5% since 2022, going from about $2,431 per month to roughly $2,833 today. Census figures show median household income at $88,911 today, compared with $70,910 five years earlier. Income growth outran rent by about 8.9 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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About renting in Perris, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Perris is $2,833/mo as of July 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 38% of local median household income ($88,911/yr), Perris ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Perris an affordable city for renters?

Perris is considered moderate for renters. At $2,833/mo, rent takes approximately 38% 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 $113,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,833/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 2.2% over the past year as of July 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 #182 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,833/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Perris?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Perris ($2,833/mo): Colton ($1,929/mo), Moreno Valley ($2,364/mo), Riverside ($2,420/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 $2,833/mo is $868 (44%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #182 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $2,833/mo, rent takes ~38% of Perris's median household income ($88,911/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Perris 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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