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Hemet, CA

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Enjoy a quiet home life in the shadow of Mt. San Jacinto.

Affordable Diverse Outdoors Mountains Desert

Hemet is a large, mostly suburban community in the San Jacinto Valley-- one hour from Palm Springs, ninety minutes from San Diego, and two hours from Los Angeles. Residents renting apartments in Hemet have ample opportunities to explore the wilds of southern California, with thousands of square miles of forests, deserts, and mountains just a short drive away and Diamond Valley Lake just on the south side of town. The downtown area around East Florida Avenue is known as the Harvard District, and features several locally-owned shops, cafes, and bars in a walkable environment.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Hemet, CA is $957 for a studio, $1,375 for one bedroom, $1,726 for two bedrooms, and $1,971 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hemet has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,375/month
634 Sq Ft
House
$2,307/month
1,400 Sq Ft
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Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Cawston Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

835 Students

5
out of 10

Fruitvale Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

805 Students

5
out of 10

Valle Vista Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

728 Students

4
out of 10

Harmony Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

684 Students

4
out of 10

Little Lake Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

677 Students

4
out of 10

Rancho Viejo Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

975 Students

4
out of 10

Diamond Valley Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,078 Students

3
out of 10

Acacia Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,016 Students

3
out of 10

Dartmouth Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,037 Students

2
out of 10

Aspire Community Day

Public

Grades 7-12

79 Students

Rating Unavailable

Hemet High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,438 Students

6
out of 10

West Valley High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,898 Students

5
out of 10

Tahquitz High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,727 Students

5
out of 10

Aspire Community Day

Public

Grades 7-12

79 Students

Rating Unavailable

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