Canterra
74401 Hovley Ln E,
Palm Desert, CA 92260
$2,121 - $2,938 Total Monthly Price
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Palm Desert, CA
What is the average rent in Palm Desert, CA?
$1,898/month
Average Rent
737 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Palm Desert, CA is $1,898 per month. This is 16% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making Palm Desert one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Palm Desert, you can expect to pay about $1,641 per month for a studio, $1,898 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,068 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,157 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Palm Desert, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $22 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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Rent Ranges in Palm Desert, CA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Palm Desert?
Based on current rent prices, Whitehawk and Golden Sun Estates" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Palm Desert.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Palm Desert?
Based on current rent prices, Golden Sun Estates and Whitehawk" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Palm Desert.
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Which Palm Desert neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Palm Desert with the most apartments available are Golden Sun Estates and Whitehawk" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Palm Desert, CA?
Because the average rent in Palm Desert is $1,898, you’ll want to make about $6,326 per month or $75,912 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 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.
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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 February 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.