• Renter Tools
    • Favorites
    • Saved Searches
  • Manage Rentals
  • Apartments For Rent
    • Corona Apartments For Rent
    • Hemet Apartments For Rent
    • Inland Empire Apartments For Rent
    • Moreno Valley Apartments For Rent
    • Murrieta Apartments For Rent
    • Murrieta Hot Springs Apartments For Rent
    • Palm Desert Apartments For Rent
    • Palm Springs Apartments For Rent
    • Riverside Apartments For Rent
    • Temecula Apartments For Rent
  • Houses For Rent
    • Cathedral City Houses For Rent
    • Indian Wells Houses For Rent
    • Indio Houses For Rent
    • Inland Empire Houses For Rent
    • La Quinta Houses For Rent
    • Menifee Houses For Rent
    • Murrieta Hot Springs Houses For Rent
    • Palm Desert Houses For Rent
    • Palm Springs Houses For Rent
    • Rancho Mirage Houses For Rent
  • Condos For Rent
    • Cathedral City Condos For Rent
    • Indian Wells Condos For Rent
    • Indio Condos For Rent
    • Inland Empire Condos For Rent
    • La Quinta Condos For Rent
    • Palm Desert Condos For Rent
    • Palm Springs Condos For Rent
    • Rancho Mirage Condos For Rent
    • Riverside Condos For Rent
    • Thousand Palms Condos For Rent
  • Townhomes For Rent
    • Cathedral City Townhomes For Rent
    • Corona Townhomes For Rent
    • Hemet Townhomes For Rent
    • Indian Wells Townhomes For Rent
    • Inland Empire Townhomes For Rent
    • La Quinta Townhomes For Rent
    • Murrieta Hot Springs Townhomes For Rent
    • Murrieta Townhomes For Rent
    • Palm Desert Townhomes For Rent
    • Palm Springs Townhomes For Rent
  • Help Center
  • Area Guide
  • Rent Calculator
  • Property Management Companies

Language

Apartments.com Logo
Manage Rentals      Sign Up / Sign In
Add a Property

Rental Market Trends in Palm Desert, CA

What is the average rent in Palm Desert, CA?

$1,850/month

Average Rent

734 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Palm Desert, CA is $1,850 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,631/month, which means Palm Desert rent prices are 13% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Palm Desert, you can expect to pay about $1,633 per month for a studio, $1,850 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,097 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,080 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,633/month
604 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,850/month
734 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,097/month
1,013 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,080/month
1,284 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,760/month
514 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,051/month
1,510 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,758/month
2,236 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$12,404/month
3,218 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,043/month
801 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,742/month
1,375 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,383/month
1,990 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,299/month
1,161 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Palm Desert, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.4%, which averages out to $62 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated December 2025
Legend
2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Palm Desert, CA
Last Updated December 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Palm Desert, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
4% Below $700/month
13% $700 - $1,000/month
30% $1,001 - $1,500/month
26% $1,501 - $2,000/month
28% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

Last Updated Today
  • Most Affordable
  • Most Expensive
  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Palm Desert?

Based on current rent prices, Golden Sun Estates is the most affordable neighborhood in Palm Desert.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Golden Sun Estates
$1,763/month
600 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Palm Desert?

Based on current rent prices, Golden Sun Estates is the most expensive neighborhood in Palm Desert.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Golden Sun Estates
$1,763/month
600 Sq Ft

Which Palm Desert neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Palm Desert with the most apartments available is Golden Sun Estates .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Golden Sun Estates
$1,763/month
600 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Palm Desert, CA?

Because the average rent in Palm Desert is $1,850, you’ll want to make about $6,166 per month or $73,992 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

Palm Desert, CA

914 Available Apartments for Rent

Search for Nearby Apartments

How does Palm Desert, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Palm Desert, 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.

Explore the Area Guide for Palm Desert, CA

Apartment Averages

Golden Sun Estates

Palm Desert, CA

Golden Sun Estates

Palm Desert, CA

Studio
-
-
One Bedroom
-
-
Two Bedroom
-
-
Three Bedroom
-
-
Search
Search

Nearby City Rent Trends

  • Rancho Mirage Average Rent
  • Bermuda Dunes Average Rent
  • Indio Average Rent
  • Cathedral City Average Rent

Apartment communities in Palm Desert we think you'll love

The Regent Palm Desert Apartment Homes

The Regent Palm Desert Apartment Homes

73373 Country Club Dr,
Palm Desert, CA 92260

$1,830 - $2,165

1-2 Beds

Canterra

Canterra

74401 Hovley Ln E,
Palm Desert, CA 92260

$2,060 - $3,621

1-3 Beds

Millennium Apartments

Millennium Apartments

74699 Technology Dr,
Palm Desert, CA 92211

$2,300 - $4,305

Studio - 3 Beds

Mediterra Apartment Homes

Mediterra Apartment Homes

43100 Palm Royale Dr,
La Quinta, CA 92253

$1,965 - $2,860

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Palm Desert, CA

Cannon Management
Cannon Management
  • 89

    Communities

  • 14,210

    Units

  • 36

    Cities

3 Communities in Palm Desert
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,449

    Communities

  • 950,978

    Units

  • 876

    Cities

2 Communities in Palm Desert
Western National Group
Western National Group
  • 52

    Communities

  • 11,817

    Units

  • 29

    Cities

2 Communities in Palm Desert
CONAM Management Corporation
CONAM Management Corporation
  • 163

    Communities

  • 30,463

    Units

  • 81

    Cities

1 Community in Palm Desert

Learn More with Helpful Articles

Moving Out of State: How to Start Your Apartment Search in a New State

Go the distance and find your new home.

The Benefits of Renters Insurance

Better safe than sorry! Protect yourself(and your stuff) with renters insurance.

How Much Should I Spend on Rent?

It's time to break down your budget and calculate costs.

Tips for Finding an Apartment in a New City

Concrete jungle or small-town suburb? Your new home awaits.

Explore the Renterverse

Rental management, simplified

Our all-in-one suite of property manangement software makes the rental process easy. Screen tenants, manage payments, and more – all on Apartments.com

Start managing your rentals
United States California Palm Desert 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Legal Notices
  • Privacy Notice
  • Avoid Scams
  • Accessibility
  • Blog
  • Sitemap
apartments.com
© 2025 CoStar Group, Inc. Equal Housing Opportunity

Equal Housing Opportunity

© 2025 CoStar Group, Inc.

Equal Housing Opportunity