Average Rent in Palm Springs, CA

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Current Versus Historical Palm Springs, CA Rents

Palm Springs rentals average $1,800 for a 1-bedroom rental to $8,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,600, or roughly $31 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $199 (16.61%) year-over-year from $1,196 to $1,395. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $156 (9.00%) year-over-year from $1,732 to $1,888. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $319 (12.13%) year-over-year from $2,631 to $2,950. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,592 (47.39%) year-over-year from $3,358 to $4,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,333 (37.84%) year-over-year from $6,167 to $8,500. 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 8.39% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.75% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 20.73% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 28.14% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$33.76	$1,888	$1,732 (9.00%)	$1,624 (16.24%)
2 BR	$27.12	$2,950	$2,631 (12.13%)	$2,450 (20.39%)
3 BR	$32.11	$4,950	$3,358 (47.39%)	$3,583 (38.14%)
4+ BR	$35.61	$8,500	$6,167 (37.84%)	$20,833 (-59.20%)

Historical Rents in Palm Springs, CA

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Top Cities Near Palm Springs

There are a total of 8 cities nearby Palm Springs. The average rent in Palm Springs is currently $3,900 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Desert Hot Springs, CA, with an average rent of $2,300, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Palm Springs, CA is Indian Wells, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $8,000 per month.

Let's compare Palm Springs, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 10.39% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Palm Springs, CA are about 29.53% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.11% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near Palm Springs, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Desert Hot Springs, CA	$900	$1,070	$2,145	$2,300
Cathedral City, CA	$1,800	$1,600	$4,200	$3,498
Desert Palms, CA	N/A	$2,475	$3,125	$3,600
Indio, CA	N/A	$1,500	$3,500	$3,800
Palm Desert, CA	N/A	$1,949	$4,000	$4,000
Rancho Mirage, CA	N/A	$3,150	$4,000	$5,900
La Quinta, CA	$1,500	$2,025	$3,500	$6,000
Indian Wells, CA	N/A	$3,150	$5,250	$8,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Palm Springs

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Palm Springs. 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 Springs, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Palm Springs, CA is currently around $5,025 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 Springs's average rent, which is only $3,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Palm Springs, Santa Carmelita at Vale La Quinta has the most affordable average rent at $3,550 per month. Whereas, at $6,500 average rent per month, PGA West is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Palm Springs. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Santa Carmelita at Vale La Quinta, La Quinta, CA	$1,500	$2,000	$2,195	$3,550
PGA West, La Quinta, CA	N/A	N/A	$4,200	$6,500

Top Counties Near Palm Springs

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Palm Springs

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Palm Springs, 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 $3,498 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,675 per month is 92201, Indio, CA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Palm Springs, CA is $1,695 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,425 per month. Which comes out to $29 per sqft. The following table includes the top 3 zipcodes in Palm Springs, 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	$1,600	$4,200	$3,498
92262, Palm Springs, CA	N/A	$1,695	$3,000	$3,500
92201, Indio, CA	N/A	$1,800	$3,425	$3,675

Frequently Asked Questions - Palm Springs Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Palm Springs, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,600. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Palm 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 Palm Springs, CA.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $33.76. There are a total of 43 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Palm Springs.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,895 and an average price per square feet of $27.12. There are a total of 73 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Palm Springs.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Palm Springs, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.17%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.47% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Palm Springs, CA is around $2,880/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.