Average Rent in Palmdale, CA

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Current Versus Historical Palmdale, CA Rents

Palmdale rentals average $1,325 for a studio rental to $3,490 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,950, or roughly $24 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $753 (131.44%) year-over-year from $573 to $1,325. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $225 (14.29%) year-over-year from $1,575 to $1,800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $177 (8.74%) year-over-year from $2,023 to $2,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (2.02%) year-over-year from $2,892 to $2,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1 (0.04%) year-over-year from $3,298 to $3,300. 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 19.10% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.71% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.10% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.14% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.60% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,325	$573 (131.44%)	$18 (7,261.11%)
1 BR	$32.97	$1,800	$1,575 (14.29%)	$1,549 (16.19%)
2 BR	$26.10	$2,200	$2,023 (8.74%)	$2,030 (8.39%)
3 BR	$26.49	$2,950	$2,892 (2.02%)	$2,683 (9.97%)
4+ BR	$19.90	$3,300	$3,298 (0.04%)	$3,383 (-2.45%)

Historical Rents in Palmdale, CA

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Top Cities Near Palmdale

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Palmdale. The average rent in Palmdale is currently $3,175 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lancaster, CA, with an average rent of $2,800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Palmdale, CA is Santa Clarita, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,550 per month.

Let's compare Palmdale, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Palmdale, CA is 64.15% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 6.55% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Palmdale, CA are about 21.88% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.26% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Palmdale, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lancaster, CA	$950	$1,325	$1,950	$2,800
Santa Clarita, CA	N/A	$2,500	$2,925	$3,550

Top Neighborhoods Near Palmdale

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Palmdale

There are a total of 1 counties located by Palmdale, CA. One county in the area is Los Angeles, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,650. That's roughly around $39 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Los Angeles, CA. Its average rent per month is $3,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,650, Los Angeles, CA is the most expensive county by Palmdale, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Palmdale, CA is 32.08% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Palmdale, CA is 27.33% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Palmdale, CA is 60.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,286	$3,200	$3,650

Top Zipcodes Near Palmdale

There is one zipcode in or near Palmdale, CA. The average rent for this zipcode is $3,090.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near Palmdale, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
91355, Los Angeles County, CA	N/A	$2,565	$3,005	$3,090

Frequently Asked Questions - Palmdale Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Palmdale, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Palmdale, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,950. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Palmdale, 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 Palmdale, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Palmdale, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,325. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Palmdale.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Palmdale, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,795 and an average price per square feet of $32.97. There are a total of 3 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Palmdale.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Palmdale, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $26.10. There are a total of 12 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Palmdale.

How have rent prices in Palmdale, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Palmdale, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 1.31%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Palmdale, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Palmdale, CA is around $2,360/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.