Temecula, California Rental Market Trends

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Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Temecula, California rental market.

Temecula, California

Average Apartment Rent

$2,343

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

-2%

As of November 2024

Compared to a year ago, Temecula, California apartments have recorded a -2% rent decrease.

Temecula, California Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Nov 2021 Mar 2022 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 Mar 2023 Jul 2023 Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Nov 2024
Temecula $2,188 $2,217 $2,339 $2,409 $2,336 $2,407 $2,391 $2,357 $2,398 $2,343
National $1,596 $1,635 $1,708 $1,726 $1,714 $1,739 $1,733 $1,727 $1,752 $1,748
Temecula
National
Nov 2021
$2,188
$1,596
Mar 2022
$2,217
$1,635
Jul 2022
$2,339
$1,708
Nov 2022
$2,409
$1,726
Mar 2023
$2,336
$1,714
Jul 2023
$2,407
$1,739
Nov 2023
$2,391
$1,733
Mar 2024
$2,357
$1,727
Jul 2024
$2,398
$1,752
Nov 2024
$2,343
$1,748

Temecula, California Average Apartment Rent

Temecula, California Apartment rent ranges

Under $500
$501 - $700
$701 - $1000
$1,000 - $1,500
$1,500 - $2,000
Over $2,000

At 81.18%, apartments priced Over $2,000 represent the bulk of Temecula, California rentals, while condos priced $1,500 - $2,000 hold the lowest share of the market – 18.82%.

Temecula, California Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 11,096
Owner occupied housing units 23,916

Renters take up 32% of Temecula, California real estate, occupying a total of 11,096 units, while homeowners live in 23,916 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

4.9

Renter median household income**

$79,947

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

3.14

Rental vacancy rate**

6.5%

Temecula, California Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 410
1 bed 1,446
2 beds 3,590
3 beds 3,046
4 beds 1,859
5 or more beds 745

There are 3,590 rentals in Temecula, California with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 32%. Units with No bedrooms, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (4%), amounting to 410 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Temecula, California homes for rent is 4.9.

Temecula, California Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 488
25 - 34 years 3,164
35 - 44 years 2,796
45 - 54 years 2,237
55 - 59 years 755
60 - 64 years 456
65 - 74 years 669
75 - 84 years 345
85 years and over 186

Most condos for rent in Temecula, California are occupied by residents in the 25 - 34 years age group (29%), followed by those in the 35 - 44 years age group (25%). At the same time, people in the 85 years and over age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 2%.

Temecula, California Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 8,006
Non-Family Households 3,090

Temecula, California Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 5,440
No related children of the householder under 18 5,656

A total of 8,006 apartments for rent in Temecula, California, or 72% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 49% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 5,440 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Temecula, California is 3.14.

Temecula, California Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 777
High school graduate (including equivalency) 2,028
Some college or associate's degree 4,759
Bachelor's degree or higher 3,532

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 32% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 7% of the homes for rent in Temecula, California.

Temecula, California Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2010 - 2019 1,650
Built 2000 - 2009 3,314
Built 1990 - 1999 2,663
Built 1980 - 1989 2,561
Built 1970 - 1979 632
Built 1960 - 1969 78
Built 1939 or earlier 74

The highest share of Temecula, California apartment rentals, namely 30% or 3,314 units, were Built 2000 - 2009, followed by those Built 1990 - 1999 (24%, 2,663 units), and the ones Built 1980 - 1989 (23%, 2,561 units).

Temecula, California Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 769
Moved in 2018 to 2020 4,541
Moved in 2010 to 2017 4,582
Moved in 2000 to 2009 906
Moved in 1990 to 1999 219
Moved in 1989 or earlier 79

Median year renter moved into unit 2018

Most Temecula, California renters (41%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 1% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Temecula, California condos for rent is 2018.

Temecula, California Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 644
1 vehicle available 3,666
2 vehicles available 4,773
3 vehicles available 1,472
4 vehicles available 433
5 or more vehicles available 108

When it comes to transportation options, 43% of Temecula, California renters have 2 vehicles available per household, 33% of them have 1 vehicle available, and 13% have 3 vehicles available.

Temecula, California Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 11,776
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 1,834
Walked 205
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 211
Worked at home 1,691

Temecula, California Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 26,498
Moved within same county 4,183
Moved from different county within same state 2,400
Moved from different state 1,152
Moved from abroad 238

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Temecula, California apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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