1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Temecula, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Temecula, California as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $2,954 and +56% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Temecula
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 Temecula
Compare Temecula'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? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Temecula.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Temecula |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murrieta, CA | 9.2 mi | $2,470 | +$290 (+13%) |
| Fallbrook, CA | 10.1 mi | $1,800 | $-380 (-17%) |
| Wildomar, CA | 11.9 mi | $2,180 | — |
| Winchester, CA | 11.9 mi | $2,740 | +$560 (+26%) |
| Menifee, CA | 13.9 mi | $2,190 | +$10 (0%) |
| Hemet, CA | 16.2 mi | $1,623 | $-557 (-26%) |
| Lake Elsinore, CA | 18.6 mi | $2,295 | +$115 (+5%) |
| Oceanside, CA | 22.2 mi | $2,388 | +$208 (+10%) |
| Perris, CA | 22.7 mi | $2,080 | $-100 (-5%) |
| Vista, CA | 23 mi | $2,253 | +$73 (+3%) |
| San Jacinto, CA | 23.7 mi | $1,540 | $-640 (-29%) |
| San Marcos, CA | 25.4 mi | $2,400 | +$220 (+10%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Temecula — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Temecula?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Temecula, California is $2,180 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $2,954.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Temecula?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $87,200 ($7,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Temecula expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Temecula's 1-bedroom median of $2,180 is +56% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 88th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Temecula rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Temecula ranks #198 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Temecula?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Fallbrook ($1,800), Hemet ($1,623), Perris ($2,080).