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Rental Market Trends in Joshua Tree, CA

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Joshua Tree, CA is $723/month.

Rent in Joshua Tree is 57% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$723/month

Average Rent

891 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1.7%

Change / Year

20

Available Apartments

Joshua Tree rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Joshua Tree average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Joshua Tree average $723 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Joshua Tree average $1,544 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Joshua Tree average or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$723/month
891 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,544/month
986 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,389/month
1,360 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Joshua Tree, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $13 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Joshua Tree, CA

July 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Joshua Tree, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
50% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
25% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Joshua Tree, CA?

Because the average rent in Joshua Tree is $723, you’ll want to make about $2,410 per month or $28,920 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

Joshua Tree, CA

20 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in Joshua Tree We Think You'll Love

Quail Springs

Quail Springs

62168 Verbena Rd,
Joshua Tree, CA 92252

2 Beds | $1,495

Halter Sunset Village

Halter Sunset Village

6036 Sunset Rd,
Joshua Tree, CA 92252

1 Bed | $1,160

60275 Verbena Rd

60275 Verbena Rd

60275 Verbena Rd,
Joshua Tree, CA 92252

1 Bed | $1,280

61600 Palm Vista Dr

61600 Palm Vista Dr

61600 Palm Vista Dr,
Joshua Tree, CA 92252

3 Beds | $2,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Joshua Tree?

The average rent in Joshua Tree is $723 per month, which is 56.5% lower than the national average of $1,663.

What is the average rent for a house in Joshua Tree?

The average rent for a house in Joshua Tree, CA is $2,389 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Joshua Tree?

Rents in Joshua Tree, CA are increasing, with prices up 1.7% year-over-year and $13 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Joshua Tree?

In Joshua Tree, CA, 50% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States California Joshua Tree 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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