Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Cathedral City, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Cathedral City rent stands today

    Cathedral City, CA rent rose 11.9% year over year, with a current median of $3,398/month. Renters today are paying $362 more per month on average than last year, extending a climb that continues despite a median still below the peak of $4,000/month in January 2025.

  • Vs. national rents

    Cathedral City runs roughly 1.8× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier California markets. The total rentals count is 138, which is low compared to larger metros.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Cathedral City rent for about $1,399/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,550/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,400/month, with 3- and 4+-bed units both around $3,500/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Palm Springs Panorama saw rents climb 56.5% year over year, far outpacing the citywide increase. This neighborhood's rise shows localized strength within Cathedral City, CA's broader rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Cathedral City

$3,397/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cathedral City is $3,397 per month as of October 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,497 more per month.

$2.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cathedral City

138

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cathedral City rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Cathedral City, CA

Average rent prices in Cathedral City have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $2,100, whereas a house costs $3,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Cathedral City run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,140.

Listings

Studio

$1,399

96%

-

1 bedroom

$2,550

33%

42%

2 bedroom

$3,400

5%

39%

3 bedroom

$3,500

9%

9%

4 bedroom

$3,500

8%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,399

Last 30 days

96%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

33%

Last year

42%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

39%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

8%

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

Median rent price$3,397
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,850
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cathedral City, CA is 19% higher than the median rent in Bermuda Dunes, CA.

Discover rentals in Cathedral City, CA

31200 Landau Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Cathedral City

ChezK

31200 Landau Blvd, Cathedral City, CA 92234

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
36982 Bankside Dr #5 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Cathedral City

2 beds

2 baths

$1,595

Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
32350 Rancho Vista Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Cathedral City

2 bedroom / 1 bath apartment Ramon/Date Palm

32350 Rancho Vista Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
33030 33030 Shifting Sands - 06 #06 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cathedral City

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $3,397 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cathedral City?

Average rent prices in Cathedral City have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Cathedral City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cathedral City is 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,497 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cathedral City?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cathedral City are Palm Springs Country Club Estates ($2,612/mo), Cathedral Canyon ($3,250/mo), and Rancho Ramon ($3,550/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 $136,000/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).

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