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Menifee, CA

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The Inland Empire's hidden gem

Parks Suburban Location History

A fast-growing city in Riverside County, Menifee is located in the heart of Southern California’s Inland Empire. With its strong sense of community, newer developments, and access to outdoor adventures, many are discovering this suburban gem.

Named after a miner named Luther Menifee Wilson, Menifee was a mining hub in the 19th century after quartz was discovered in the surrounding hills. The quiet mining town, once filled with rural landscapes and rolling farmland, has transformed into a popular suburban community made of distinct neighborhoods like Audie Murphy Ranch and Menifee Lakes.

Once you choose an apartment in Menifee, get out and explore the many nearby parks. Enjoy a picnic at La Ladera Park or go exploring at the Cleveland National Forest or the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Menifee, CA is $2,071 for one bedroom, $2,337 for two bedrooms, and $3,071 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Menifee has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,071/month
794 Sq Ft
House
$3,312/month
2,002 Sq Ft
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Transportation

29

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.

31

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

Taawila Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

739 Students

8
out of 10

Quail Valley Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

527 Students

8
out of 10

Southshore Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

874 Students

6
out of 10

Boulder Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

840 Students

6
out of 10

Evans Ranch Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

737 Students

6
out of 10

Menifee Valley Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,393 Students

6
out of 10

Ethan A Chase Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,368 Students

5
out of 10

Bell Mountain Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,097 Students

5
out of 10

Hans Christensen Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

663 Students

5
out of 10

Paloma Valley High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,761 Students

7
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.