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Rental Market Trends in Palm Springs, CA

What is the average rent in Palm Springs, CA?

$1,502/month

Average Rent

649 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Palm Springs, CA is $1,502 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Palm Springs rent prices are 8% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Palm Springs, you can expect to pay about $1,258 per month for a studio, $1,502 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,866 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,389 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,258/month
453 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,502/month
649 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,866/month
902 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,389/month
1,232 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,821/month
1,506 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,343/month
1,823 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$12,130/month
2,822 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,133/month
686 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,787/month
1,296 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,206/month
1,529 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,155/month
1,386 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $4 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Palm Springs, CA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Palm Springs, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
28% $700 - $1,000/month
37% $1,001 - $1,500/month
25% $1,501 - $2,000/month
10% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Palm Springs?

Based on current rent prices, Baristo, Sunrise Park and San Jacinto Estates are the most affordable neighborhoods in Palm Springs.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Baristo
$1,656/month
596 Sq Ft
Sunrise Park
$1,799/month
706 Sq Ft
San Jacinto Estates
$1,799/month
706 Sq Ft
Racquet Club West
$1,830/month
589 Sq Ft
Palm Springs Villas I
$1,830/month
589 Sq Ft
Downtown Palm Springs
$1,871/month
563 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Palm Springs?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Palm Springs, Racquet Club West and Palm Springs Villas I are the most expensive neighborhoods in Palm Springs.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Palm Springs
$1,871/month
563 Sq Ft
Racquet Club West
$1,830/month
589 Sq Ft
Palm Springs Villas I
$1,830/month
589 Sq Ft
Sunrise Park
$1,799/month
706 Sq Ft
San Jacinto Estates
$1,799/month
706 Sq Ft
Baristo
$1,656/month
596 Sq Ft

Which Palm Springs neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Palm Springs with the most apartments available are Baristo, Racquet Club West and Palm Springs Villas I .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Baristo
$1,656/month
596 Sq Ft
Racquet Club West
$1,830/month
589 Sq Ft
Palm Springs Villas I
$1,830/month
589 Sq Ft
Downtown Palm Springs
$1,871/month
563 Sq Ft
Sunrise Park
$1,799/month
706 Sq Ft
San Jacinto Estates
$1,799/month
706 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Palm Springs is $1,502, you’ll want to make about $5,006 per month or $60,072 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.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Palm Springs, CA is 22.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Palm Springs is 46.2% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,258 - $2,389. You can expect to pay 17.4% more for groceries, 7.9% more for utilities, and 15.9% more for transportation.

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Palm Springs, CA

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

Use the tool below to compare Palm Springs, 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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Apartment Averages

Baristo

Palm Springs, CA

Downtown Palm Springs

Palm Springs, CA

Studio
$1,564/month
$1,675/month
One Bedroom
$1,554/month
$2,175/month
Two Bedroom
$1,878/month
$2,333/month
Three Bedroom
$2,555/month
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$1,850 - $2,695 Total Monthly Price

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311 S Sunrise Way,
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$1,550 - $2,350

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Latitude 33

449 E Arenas Rd,
Palm Springs, CA 92262

$1,399 - $2,375

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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.

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