Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Cathedral City, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Cathedral City, CA rent rose 6.5% year over year, with a current median of $3,300/month. Renters today are paying $58 more per month on average than last year, continuing a climb after a trough of $3,350/month in mid-2025.
Vs. national rents
Cathedral City runs roughly 1.7× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier California metros despite a limited total rental inventory of 125 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Cathedral City rent around $1,100/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,712/month, 2-bedrooms around $4,000/month, 3-bedrooms $3,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $20,000/month. This range reflects a broad spectrum of rental options by bedroom count.
Neighborhood spotlight
Rancho Ramon rents fell 19.1% and Cathedral Canyon dropped 12.0%, while Palm Springs Panorama rose 14.4%. These neighborhood changes contrast with the citywide 6.5% rise, showing notable local variation in Cathedral City, CA.
Median rent
Median rent in Cathedral City
$3,300/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Cathedral City is $3,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 74% above the national average rent, or $1,400 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cathedral City
125
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cathedral City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cathedral City, CA
Average rent prices in Cathedral City have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Cathedral City, CA
Rent prices in Cathedral City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cathedral City is $2,137, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Cathedral City run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,100 |  9% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,712 | 2% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $4,000 | 1% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $20,000 | 8% | 283% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cathedral Canyon | $3,250 | |
Palm Springs Country Club Estates | $1,999 | |
Palm Springs Panorama | $4,000 | |
Rancho Ramon | $2,950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,137 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,000 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,712
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$20,000
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
283%
Rancho Ramon
Average rent
$2,950
Palm Springs Panorama
Average rent
$4,000
Palm Springs Country Club Estates
Average rent
$1,999
Cathedral Canyon
Average rent
$3,250
Apartments
Average rent
$2,137
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Cathedral City, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Cathedral City, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Cathedral City and Bermuda Dunes by all bedroom counts and property types.
Cathedral City
74%higher than the national median
37%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cathedral City, CA is 27% higher than the median rent in Bermuda Dunes, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,600
11%$2,495
30%$1,800
1%$1,600
22%$7,900
7%$6,000
7%$1,872
1%$3,800
9%$2,499
13%$4,900
11%$1,500
2%$3,562
92%Discover rentals in Cathedral City, CA
5d+ ago
Rancho Ramon apartment for rent in Cathedral City
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
$1,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
5d+ ago
Palm Springs Panorama apartment for rent in Cathedral City
68090 Tortuga Rd #1, Cathedral City, CA 92234
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 5
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Cathedral City
2 beds
1 bath
$1,745
Condo for rent
Available Aug 4
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cathedral City
2 beds
2 baths
$1,790
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cathedral City
67718 S Laguna Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234
3 beds
2.5 baths
$7,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cathedral City
67568 S Laguna Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234
3 beds
2.5 baths
$7,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cathedral City
29578 W Laguna Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234
2 beds
3 baths
$7,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cathedral City
67385 Zuni Ct, Cathedral City, CA 92234
3 beds
3 baths
$7,000
House for rent
22h ago
Palm Springs Country Club Estates house for rent in Cathedral City
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
$2,195
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 31
1d ago
Palm Springs Country Club Estates townhouse for rent in Cathedral City
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,350
House for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Cathedral City
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Palm Springs Panorama house for rent in Cathedral City
3 beds
2 baths
$2,495
House for rent
Available Aug 27
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Cathedral City
26722 Avenida Quintana #A, Cathedral City, CA 92234
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
$1,545
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
1d ago
House for rent in Cathedral City
27766 Tangelo St #NA, Cathedral City, CA 92234
3 beds
2 baths
$3,159
House for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cathedral City
1 bed
1 bath
$1,675
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cathedral City
68660 Panorama Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 6
1h ago
Palm Springs Panorama house for rent in Cathedral City
68270 Hermosillo Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,150
House for rent
3h ago
Condo for rent in Cathedral City
1 bed
1 bath
$1,699
Condo for rent
22h ago
Palm Springs Country Club Estates house for rent in Cathedral City
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
$2,195
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 31
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Cathedral City
26722 Avenida Quintana #A, Cathedral City, CA 92234
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
$1,545
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
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Frequently asked questions for Cathedral City, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Cathedral City rental market.
How much is rent in Cathedral City?
The average rent in Cathedral City is $3,300 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cathedral City?
Average rent prices in Cathedral City have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Cathedral City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cathedral City is 74% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,400 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cathedral City?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Cathedral City are Palm Springs Country Club Estates ($1,999/mo), Rancho Ramon ($2,950/mo), and Cathedral Canyon ($3,250/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Cathedral City?
To comfortably afford rent in Cathedral City, you'd need to earn approximately $132,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Cathedral City?
September through December offer the best rental deals in Cathedral City, with September seeing the lowest rents and November and December being the least competitive months. January has the highest rent with roughly a 16% difference between peak and off-peak months.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).