Average Rent in Palm Desert, CA

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Current Versus Historical Palm Desert, CA Rents

Palm Desert rentals average $2,151 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,000, or roughly $30 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $937 (-42.85%) year-over-year from $2,187 to $1,250. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $327 (17.94%) year-over-year from $1,823 to $2,151. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,568 (65.11%) year-over-year from $2,408 to $3,975. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $533 (14.95%) year-over-year from $3,567 to $4,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,692 (45.01%) year-over-year from $3,758 to $5,450. 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 10.75% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 32.13% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 25.64% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.99% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$32.39	$2,151	$1,823 (17.94%)	$1,607 (33.81%)
2 BR	$34.48	$3,975	$2,408 (65.11%)	$2,391 (66.28%)
3 BR	$27.22	$4,100	$3,567 (14.95%)	$3,342 (22.69%)
4+ BR	$24.58	$5,450	$3,758 (45.01%)	$4,325 (26.01%)

Historical Rents in Palm Desert, CA

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Top Cities Near Palm Desert

There are a total of 8 cities nearby Palm Desert. The average rent in Palm Desert is currently $3,875 per month. A total of 5 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 Palm Desert, CA is Indian Wells, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $8,000 per month.

Let's compare Palm Desert, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 11.01% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Palm Desert, CA are about 4.93% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 21.84% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near Palm Desert, 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
Cathedral City, CA	$1,800	$1,595	$4,200	$3,500
Desert Palms, CA	$1,250	$2,475	$3,000	$3,750
Indio, CA	N/A	$1,500	$3,725	$4,000
Rancho Mirage, CA	N/A	$3,150	$4,000	$5,750
La Quinta, CA	N/A	$1,963	$3,500	$6,000
Indian Wells, CA	N/A	$2,500	$5,250	$8,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Palm Desert

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Palm Desert. Some of these neighborhoods include Santa Carmelita at Vale La Quinta and PGA West. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Palm Desert, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Palm Desert, CA is currently around $4,750 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Palm Desert's average rent, which is only $4,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Palm Desert, Santa Carmelita at Vale La Quinta has the most affordable average rent at $3,500 per month. Whereas, at $6,000 average rent per month, PGA West is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Palm Desert. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Santa Carmelita at Vale La Quinta, La Quinta, CA	N/A	$5,500	$2,195	$3,500
PGA West, La Quinta, CA	N/A	N/A	$4,300	$6,000

Top Counties Near Palm Desert

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Palm Desert

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Palm Desert, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,500. A total of 3 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 $4,000 per month is 92201, Indio, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,300. That's at least $40 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Palm Desert, CA is $1,695 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,800 per month. Which comes out to $29 per sqft. The following table includes the top 3 zipcodes in Palm Desert, 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
92201, Indio, CA	N/A	$1,900	$3,800	$4,000
92262, Palm Springs, CA	$1,300	$1,695	$3,100	$3,500

Frequently Asked Questions - Palm Desert Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Palm Desert, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Palm Desert, CA apartments for rent is approximately $4,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert, CA.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,151 and an average price per square feet of $32.39. There are a total of 12 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Palm Desert.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,800 and an average price per square feet of $34.48. There are a total of 230 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Palm Desert.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Palm Desert, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.43%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.65%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Palm Desert, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Palm Desert, CA is around $3,200/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.