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Rental Market Trends in Joshua Tree, CA

What is the average rent in Joshua Tree, CA?

$715/month

Average Rent

891 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.2%

Increase in the Last Year

Joshua Tree, CA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Joshua Tree, CA is $715 per month. This is 57% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Joshua Tree more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Joshua Tree average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Joshua Tree average $715 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Joshua Tree average $1,543 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Joshua Tree average or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$715/month
891 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,543/month
986 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,942/month
1,016 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,275/month
1,248 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Joshua Tree, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $2 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Joshua Tree, CA
Last Updated June 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 $715, you’ll want to make about $2,383 per month or $28,596 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.

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Joshua Tree, CA

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How does Joshua Tree, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Joshua Tree, 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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Quail Springs

Quail Springs

62168 Verbena Rd,
Joshua Tree, CA 92252

$1,495

2 Beds

Halter Sunset Village

Halter Sunset Village

6036 Sunset Rd,
Joshua Tree, CA 92252

$1,160

1 Bed

60275 Verbena Rd

60275 Verbena Rd

60275 Verbena Rd,
Joshua Tree, CA 92252

$1,280

1 Bed

63365 Cobalt Rd

63365 Cobalt Rd

63365 Cobalt Rd,
Joshua Tree, CA 92252

$2,200 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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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