Average Rent in Desert Hot Springs, CA

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Current Versus Historical Desert Hot Springs, CA Rents

Desert Hot Springs rentals average $1,595 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,100, or roughly $22 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,200 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $153 (10.18%) year-over-year from $1,498 to $1,650. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $253 (13.72%) year-over-year from $1,847 to $2,100. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $63 (-2.65%) year-over-year from $2,363 to $2,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $51 (1.85%) year-over-year from $2,749 to $2,800. 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 down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.57% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.28% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.47% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$28.71	$1,650	$1,498 (10.18%)	$1,073 (53.73%)
2 BR	$22.68	$2,100	$1,847 (13.72%)	$1,620 (29.65%)
3 BR	$21.10	$2,300	$2,363 (-2.65%)	$2,460 (-6.49%)
4+ BR	$19.18	$2,800	$2,749 (1.85%)	$2,325 (20.43%)

Historical Rents in Desert Hot Springs, CA

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Top Cities Near Desert Hot Springs

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Desert Hot Springs. The average rent in Desert Hot Springs is currently $3,600 per month. Our records show that Desert Hot Springs, CA, with an average rent of $2,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Desert Hot Springs, CA is Rancho Mirage, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $6,000 per month.

Let's compare Desert Hot Springs, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 9.72% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Desert Hot Springs, CA are about 61.90% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 101.63% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Desert Hot Springs, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Desert Hot Springs, CA	N/A	$1,595	$2,150	$2,500
Desert Palms, CA	$1,250	$2,450	$3,400	$3,500
Palm Springs, CA	N/A	$1,750	$3,000	$3,600
Cathedral City, CA	$1,400	$1,595	$4,200	$3,650
Rancho Mirage, CA	N/A	$3,350	$3,900	$6,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Desert Hot Springs

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Desert Hot Springs

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Top Zipcodes Near Desert Hot Springs

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Desert Hot Springs, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,625.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $700. That's at least $26 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Desert Hot Springs, CA is $1,644 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,750 per month. Which comes out to $35 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Desert Hot Springs, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
92262, Palm Springs, CA	N/A	$1,693	$3,300	$3,600
92234, Cathedral City, CA	$1,400	$1,595	$4,200	$3,650

Frequently Asked Questions - Desert Hot Springs Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Desert Hot Springs, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Desert Hot Springs, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,100. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Desert Hot Springs, 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 Desert Hot Springs, CA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Desert Hot Springs, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,595 and an average price per square feet of $28.71. There are a total of 5 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Desert Hot Springs.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Desert Hot Springs, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,100 and an average price per square feet of $22.68. There are a total of 3 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Desert Hot Springs.

How have rent prices in Desert Hot Springs, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Desert Hot Springs, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Desert Hot Springs, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Desert Hot Springs, CA is around $1,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.