Cathedral City

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Cathedral City, CA Area Guide

Delight in the small-town charm of this desert oasis

Suburban Scenic Mountain Views Close-Knit Welcoming Diverse Active Growing Family-Friendly Convenient

Situated in the Coachella Valley neighboring Palm Springs, Cathedral City is a suburban oasis in the desert. Cathedral City, affectionately shortened to Cat City by locals, boasts a charming small-town atmosphere and a strong sense of community. Year-round events bring the community together in Cathedral City, including Shorty’s Rib Fest, Candy Cane Lane, Interfusion Music Summit, AMFM Festival, and the only hot air balloon festival in the Coachella Valley.

A host of family fun centers, movie theaters, golf courses, athletic complexes, and nine community parks offer ample opportunities for outdoor recreation in Cathedral City in addition to the nearby Mount San Jacinto State Park and Joshua Tree National Park. Shopping opportunities abound in Cathedral City as well, with plenty of national retailers and local boutiques to choose from. Cathedral City is also home to some of the most authentic Mexican restaurants in the area. Quick access to Highway 111, I-10, and Palm Springs International Airport makes getting around from Cathedral City easy.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Cathedral City, CA is $1,356 for a studio, $1,312 for one bedroom, $1,722 for two bedrooms, and $1,929 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cathedral City has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,312/month
670 Sq Ft
House
$6,245/month
1,944 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,813/month
1,331 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,394/month
1,233 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Cathedral City, CA

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Cathedral City Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

606 Students

Sunny Sands Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

692 Students

Agua Caliente Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

645 Students

Rio Vista Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

637 Students

Landau Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

579 Students

James Workman Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,020 Students

Nellie N. Coffman Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

914 Students

Cathedral City High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,334 Students

Mt. San Jacinto High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert
  • Moorten Botanical Gardens
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
  • The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Palm Springs International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.