ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 92591

Part of Temecula, CA

Pop. 41,955·Riverside County·523rd most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$2,680/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.6%

vs US Median

+$748

Reported rents

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ZIP 92591 · $2,680

More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$2,150

1 BR

$2,260

2 BR

$2,800

3 BR

$3,700

4 BR+

$4,470

Research median

$2,800/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: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 92591 usually run 1.3% below trend in December and 1.2% above it in July, about $67 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 92591 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 92591 changed +4.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 92591 rose 40.8% while median household income rose 29.7% ($88,034 to $114,160). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 92591 is 40.6% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($114,160) is $2,854 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,800); a 3-bedroom is $3,700.

Rank in Temecula

1st cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Temecula.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 92591. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$32,160/yr

At $2,680/mo median

Location

CityTemecula

StateCA

CountyRiverside County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.8% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92591 (Temecula, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 36.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

41,955

Median income

$114,160

Median age

37.7

Renters

39.5%

Age distribution

24.3%

20.8%

27%

12.8%

15%

Under 1824.3%

18–3420.8%

35–5427%

55–6412.8%

65+15%

Gender

50.5%

49.5%

Male50.5%

Female49.5%

Race & ethnicity

55.1%

29.6%

White55.1%

Black4.1%

Hispanic29.6%

Asian9.2%

Other1.9%

Education (25+)

18.1%

36.9%

36.8%

No HS diploma8.3%

HS diploma18.1%

Some college36.9%

Bachelor's+36.8%

Housing tenure

60.5%

39.5%

Owner60.5%

Renter39.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92591 in Temecula, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,074 → $2,680

up 29.2%

Income

$94,745 → $114,160

up 20.5%

Population

40,889 → 41,955

up 2.6%

Renter share

38.8% → 39.5%

+0.7 pts

Bachelor's+

34.5% → 36.8%

+2.3 pts

Median age

36.5 → 37.7

+1.2 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 92591 in Temecula, CA paid around $2,074 a month. That figure now sits near $2,680, up 29.2% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $114,160 today, compared with $94,745 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 92591 in Temecula, CA adding about 1,066 residents over the five-year window, up 2.6% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 34.5% to 36.8% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 92591 covers Temecula, CA. The median rent here is $2,680/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,800/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($114,160/yr), ZIP 92591 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92591?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $107,000/year (about $51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,680/mo in ZIP 92591. The local median household income is $114,160/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92591?

Rent in ZIP 92591 has risen 4.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 92591?

Asking rents in ZIP 92591 are usually lowest in December, about 1.3% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.2% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $67 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 92591?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 92591 rose 40.8% while median household income rose 29.7%, from $88,034 to $114,160. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 92591 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92591 is in the middle among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #523 of 898 at $2,680/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 92591 changed +4.9%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.