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Rental Market Trends in Palm Desert, CA

What is the average rent in Palm Desert, CA?

$1,856/month

Average Rent

737 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

Palm Desert, CA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Palm Desert, CA is $1,856 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Palm Desert rent prices are 13% higher than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Palm Desert average $1,634 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Palm Desert average $1,856 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Palm Desert average $2,022 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Palm Desert average $3,149 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,634/month
604 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,856/month
737 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,022/month
1,004 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,149/month
1,284 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,611/month
370 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,608/month
1,542 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,124/month
2,135 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$10,279/month
2,994 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,102/month
688 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,376/month
1,361 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,984/month
1,927 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,873/month
1,194 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,435/month
1,608 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $10 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 June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Palm Desert, CA
Last Updated June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Palm Desert, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
4% Below $700/month
12% $700 - $1,000/month
27% $1,001 - $1,500/month
31% $1,501 - $2,000/month
25% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Palm Desert?

Based on current rent prices, South Palm Desert is the most affordable neighborhood in Palm Desert.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Palm Desert
$1,645/month
703 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Palm Desert?

Based on current rent prices, South Palm Desert is the most expensive neighborhood in Palm Desert.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Palm Desert
$1,645/month
703 Sq Ft

Which Palm Desert neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Palm Desert with the most apartments available is South Palm Desert .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Palm Desert
$1,645/month
703 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 $1,856, you’ll want to make about $6,186 per month or $74,232 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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How does Palm Desert, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

South Palm Desert

Palm Desert, CA

South Palm Desert

Palm Desert, CA

Studio
$1,113/month
$1,113/month
One Bedroom
$1,460/month
$1,460/month
Two Bedroom
$1,663/month
$1,663/month
Three Bedroom
$2,968/month
$2,968/month
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Palm Desert, CA 92260

$2,077 - $3,247 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

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73373 Country Club Dr,
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$1,830 - $2,165

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43100 Palm Royale Dr,
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$1,995 - $2,860

1-2 Beds

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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 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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