Studio Apartment for Rent in Moreno Valley, CA

Outdoor adventurers flock to Lake Perris State Recreation Area for boating and fishing, while Box Springs Mountain Reserve Park provides scenic hiking trails with panoramic city views. The March Field Air Museum showcases an extensive collection of historic aircraft, and Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park creates a natural escape for hiking and wildlife viewing. Local dining ranges from casual brewpub fare at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse to authentic Mexican cuisine at Green Onion and Southern-style barbecue at Hoggs Gourmet Grill.

Single family homes comprise most residential properties in Moreno Valley. The current median sale price for single family homes stands at $570,000, while townhomes have a median price of $831,700. Two bedroom condos start at a median price of $370,000. Hidden Springs commands the highest single family home prices with a median of $575,000, followed by Towngate at $560,000 and Bear Valley at $555,000. More affordable options exist in Creekside where single family homes have a median price of $480,000.

Property taxes in Moreno Valley remain competitive at 0.82%, matching nearby Riverside and Perris but slightly higher than Redlands at 0.7%. The combined sales tax rate is 8.80%, including the 7.25% California state rate plus 1.55% local tax. Commute times average 20 to 30 minutes to Riverside and 30 to 40 minutes to San Bernardino. Major employers include March Air Reserve Base, Amazon fulfillment centers, and Riverside University Health System Medical Center. The Mediterranean climate features hot summers reaching 90 to 100°F and mild winters between 40 to 65°F. Rancho Verde High School in the Lasselle and Victoriano neighborhoods maintains an A minus rating from Niche.