44 rentals in Hemet

Hemet is a city in the San Jacinto Valley in Riverside County, California, United States. It covers a total area of 29.3 square miles (76 km2), about half of the valley, which it shares with the neighboring city of San Jacinto. The population was 89,833 at the 2020 census. It borders San Jacinto to the north, East Hemet to the east, Polly Butte and Diamond Valley Lake to the south, and Green Acres to the west.
Hemet is a city in the San Jacinto Valley known for affordable housing and retirement communities. Features the Ramona Pageant outdoor amphitheater and access to San Jacinto Mountains.
Today, Hemet has 43 homes for rent at a median rent of $1,950/mo, typically leasing in about 29 days. Families here choose from 1 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Rent
$2,495/mo
↑ 6.2% over the past yearMonths of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
0.3 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 43 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rental inventory is tight relative to how many homes get leased each month—fewer options, and well-priced units draw competition. Rentals typically lease in ~29 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are leasing quickly—be prepared to apply fast when you find a good fit. Leasing 61% faster than 6 months ago.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.
Housing Tenure in Hemet
Homeownership is higher than average—most households in this area own rather than rent.
63%
Homeowners
37%
Renters
Homeownership is 7.5% higher than the California average (55.5%)
32,102 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical rent
$1,950/mo
Median rent
Affordable budget (30%)
$1,341/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$4,469/mo
Hemet
Typical rent costs about 44% of the median household's income.
The standard recommendation is to spend ≤30% of income on rent.
Income needed to afford typical rent comfortably
$78K/year
Assumes rent ≤30% of income
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent increases significantly with bedroom count—larger units command premium prices.
Each additional bedroom adds about $510.5/mo to rent on average, with larger units commanding higher premiums.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$1,041/mo)
Rent Reductions
14 listings have reduced their rent
33% of active listings
Average reduction: 8.0% (~$156/mo)
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