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Rental Market Trends in Cathedral City, CA

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Cathedral City, CA is $1,386/month.

Rent in Cathedral City is 17% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,386/month

Average Rent

681 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1.5%

Change / Year

278

Available Apartments

Cathedral City rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Cathedral City average $1,457 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Cathedral City average $1,386 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Cathedral City average $1,758 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Cathedral City average $1,930 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,457/month
513 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,386/month
681 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,758/month
984 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,930/month
936 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,751/month
1,469 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,351/month
1,897 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$10,225/month
3,074 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,549/month
850 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,880/month
1,366 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,089/month
1,604 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,363/month
1,293 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Cathedral City, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $22 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Cathedral City, CA

July 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Cathedral City, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
42% $700 - $1,000/month
16% $1,001 - $1,500/month
32% $1,501 - $2,000/month
11% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cathedral City, CA?

Because the average rent in Cathedral City is $1,386, you’ll want to make about $4,620 per month or $55,440 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Cathedral City, CA

278 Available Apartments for Rent

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Use the tool below to compare Cathedral City, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Communities in Cathedral City We Think You'll Love

Presidio Park Apartments

Presidio Park Apartments

69150 Gerald Ford Dr,
Cathedral City, CA 92234

2-3 Beds | $1,995 - $2,245

5300 E Waverly Dr

5300 E Waverly Dr

5300 E Waverly Dr,
Palm Springs, CA 92264

2 Beds | $1,850

Palm Canyon Terrace

Palm Canyon Terrace

2800 Lawrence Crossley Rd,
Palm Springs, CA 92264

2 Beds | $1,895 - $2,095

69801 Ramon Rd

69801 Ramon Rd

69801 Ramon Rd,
Cathedral City, CA 92234

1 Bed | $1,600

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Cathedral City?

The average rent in Cathedral City is $1,386 per month, which is 16.7% lower than the national average of $1,663.

What is the average rent for a house in Cathedral City?

The average rent for a house in Cathedral City, CA is $5,351 per month.

What is the average rent for a condo in Cathedral City?

The average rent for a condo in Cathedral City, CA is $2,549 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Cathedral City?

Rents in Cathedral City, CA are increasing, with prices up 1.5% year-over-year and $22 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Cathedral City?

In Cathedral City, CA, 42% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States California Cathedral City Rental Trends

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 June 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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