2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Temecula, CA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Temecula, California as of July 2026. That's +8% lower than the citywide median of $2,954 and +64% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,107 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,140 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,180 |
| 4 | Barstow | $1,216 |
| 5 | California City | $1,230 |
| 6 | Clearlake | $1,250 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,305 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,330 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,330 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,350 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,360 |
| 12 | Shafter | $1,380 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,390 |
| 14 | Hanford | $1,400 |
| 15 | Tehachapi | $1,440 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $4,865 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $4,720 |
| 3 | Aptos | $4,720 |
| 4 | Foster City | $4,560 |
| 5 | Cupertino | $4,500 |
| 6 | Capitola | $4,290 |
| 7 | Coronado | $4,280 |
| 8 | Tiburon | $4,210 |
| 9 | Los Altos | $4,170 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $4,070 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $4,040 |
| 12 | Solana Beach | $3,990 |
| 13 | Sunnyvale | $3,980 |
| 14 | Topanga | $3,940 |
| 15 | Rancho Palos Verdes | $3,940 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Temecula.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Temecula |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murrieta, CA | 9.2 mi | $3,075 | +$362 (+13%) |
| Fallbrook, CA | 10.1 mi | $2,230 | $-483 (-18%) |
| Wildomar, CA | 11.9 mi | $2,720 | +$7 (0%) |
| Winchester, CA | 11.9 mi | $3,410 | +$697 (+26%) |
| Menifee, CA | 13.9 mi | $2,727 | +$14 (+1%) |
| Hemet, CA | 16.2 mi | $2,023 | $-690 (-25%) |
| Lake Elsinore, CA | 18.6 mi | $2,800 | +$87 (+3%) |
| Oceanside, CA | 22.2 mi | $2,953 | +$240 (+9%) |
| Perris, CA | 22.7 mi | $2,590 | $-123 (-5%) |
| Vista, CA | 23 mi | $2,783 | +$70 (+3%) |
| San Jacinto, CA | 23.7 mi | $1,920 | $-793 (-29%) |
| San Marcos, CA | 25.4 mi | $2,970 | +$257 (+9%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Temecula — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Temecula?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Temecula, California is $2,713 per month. This is +8% below the citywide median of $2,954.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Temecula?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $108,520 ($9,043/month gross), which works out to roughly $52.17/hour at a full-time job.
Is Temecula expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Temecula's 2-bedroom median of $2,713 is +64% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 91th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Temecula rank for 2-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 386 cities in California with 2-bedroom data, Temecula ranks #206 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Temecula?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Fallbrook ($2,230), Hemet ($2,023), Perris ($2,590).