White Sands Apartments
13199 Ocotillo Rd,
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
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Rental Market Trends in Desert Hot Springs, CA
What is the average rent in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
$1,070/month
Average Rent
596 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+4.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of October 2025, the average rent in Desert Hot Springs, CA is $1,070 per month. This is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/month, making renting in Desert Hot Springs more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Desert Hot Springs, you can expect to pay about $669 per month for a studio, $1,070 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,225 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $916 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 4.5%, which averages out to $49 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
Because the average rent in Desert Hot Springs is $1,070, you’ll want to make about $3,566 per month or $42,792 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.
How does Desert Hot Springs, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Desert Hot Springs, 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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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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.