Moreno Valley, CA Houses for rent under $2,500

Area Information

Moreno Valley is a city in Riverside County, California. Part of a region of the Greater Los Angeles Area known as the Inland Empire, Moreno Valley is bout 66 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. Renting in Moreno Valley puts you near Riverside and San Bernardino. March Air Reserve Base is the city's largest employer, and many Air Force members live in the Moreno Valley. The University of California, Riverside, is just 7 miles away from Moreno Valley and the University of Redlands is roughly 15 miles away.

Moreno Valley is close to camping, hiking and outdoor recreation areas. The Lake Perris State Recreation Area is about 10 miles away, as is Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park. Lake Elsinore is less than 45 minutes away. Nearby getaways include Temecula wine country and Palm Springs, both about 40 miles away.

Renting in Moreno Valley, CA

Apartments for rent in Moreno Valley are considerably less expensive than in Los Angeles and many parts of Riverside County. While there's no real stiff competition here, it's still wise to be aggressive when finding a good deal that suits your needs.

Attractions and Outdoor Pursuits

• Box Springs Mountain Reserve: This popular attraction features a cold spring, a multitude of native animal and plant species, and a university research site.
• March Field Air Museum: The museum allows visitors to the base to see Air Force history up close.
• Celebration Park: The city's largest park includes a water park for kids when seasonally appropriate.
• Perris Auto Speedway: A half-mile clay oval featuring sprint and stock-car racing.

Box Springs Mountain in Moreno Valley. (Photo Courtesy of Siegred Saldaña) Homes in the Sunnymead Ranch in Moreno Valley. (Photo Courtesy of City of Moreno Valley)