Average Rent in Cathedral City, CA

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Current Versus Historical Cathedral City, CA Rents

Cathedral City rentals average $1,800 for a studio rental to $3,398 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,500, or roughly $33 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $407 (29.22%) year-over-year from $1,393 to $1,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $124 (-7.20%) year-over-year from $1,719 to $1,595. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,095 (99.52%) year-over-year from $2,105 to $4,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $700 (25.00%) year-over-year from $2,800 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $184 (4.96%) year-over-year from $3,716 to $3,900. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 7.52% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 21.15% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.60% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.47% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$40.28	$1,800	$1,393 (29.22%)	$1,346 (33.75%)
1 BR	$31.95	$1,595	$1,719 (-7.20%)	$1,765 (-9.61%)
2 BR	$41.58	$4,200	$2,105 (99.52%)	$2,186 (92.15%)
3 BR	$29.49	$3,500	$2,800 (25.00%)	$3,133 (11.70%)
4+ BR	$21.70	$3,900	$3,716 (4.96%)	$3,947 (-1.18%)

Historical Rents in Cathedral City, CA

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Top Cities Near Cathedral City

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Cathedral City. The average rent in Cathedral City is currently $3,750 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Desert Hot Springs, CA, with an average rent of $2,450, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Cathedral City, CA is Rancho Mirage, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,750 per month.

Let's compare Cathedral City, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Cathedral City, CA is 68.83% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 25.88% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Cathedral City, CA are about 20.83% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 24.96% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Cathedral City, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Desert Hot Springs, CA	$1,122	$1,400	$2,123	$2,450
Palm Springs, CA	$1,300	$1,865	$2,850	$3,500
Palm Desert, CA	N/A	$2,151	$3,800	$4,000
Rancho Mirage, CA	N/A	$3,150	$4,000	$5,750

Top Neighborhoods Near Cathedral City

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Cathedral City

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Top Zipcodes Near Cathedral City

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Cathedral City, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,500. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92234, Cathedral City, CA at $3,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,500 per month is 92262, Palm Springs, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,550. That's at least $51 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Cathedral City, CA is $1,645 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,650 per month. Which comes out to $35 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Cathedral City, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
92234, Cathedral City, CA	$1,800	$1,595	$4,200	$3,500
92262, Palm Springs, CA	$1,300	$1,695	$3,100	$3,500

Frequently Asked Questions - Cathedral City Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Cathedral City, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Cathedral City, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Cathedral City, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Cathedral City, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Cathedral City, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $40.28. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Cathedral City.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Cathedral City, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,595 and an average price per square feet of $31.95. There are a total of 20 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Cathedral City.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Cathedral City, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,200 and an average price per square feet of $41.58. There are a total of 53 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Cathedral City.

How have rent prices in Cathedral City, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Cathedral City, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.29%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 1.00%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.25% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Cathedral City, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Cathedral City, CA is around $2,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.