Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Cathedral City, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Cathedral City, CA rent rose 4.7% year over year, with a current median of $3,400/month. Renters are paying $27 more per month on average than last year, continuing a moderate upward trend after a trough in mid-2025.

  • Vs. national rents

    Cathedral City runs roughly 1.7 times the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier California metros despite a modest total rental inventory of 118 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Cathedral City rent for $1,295/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,825/month, and 2-bedrooms for $4,000/month, with 3- and 4+ bedrooms slightly lower. Houses command a median of $3,500/month compared to $2,050/month for apartments, reflecting distinct price tiers.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Palm Springs Country Club Estates saw rents climb by 182.1% year over year, far outpacing the citywide 4.7% rise. This neighborhood's strong increase reflects localized demand shifts within Cathedral City.

Median rent

Median rent in Cathedral City

$3,400/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cathedral City is $3,400 per month as of June 2026. This is 74% above the national average rent, or $1,450 more per month.

$2.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cathedral City

118

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $2,050, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Cathedral City run $2,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,950.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,825

5%

20%

2 bedroom

$4,000

6%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,382

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,200

4%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,382

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

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$3,400
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,925
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cathedral City, CA is 16% higher than the median rent in Bermuda Dunes, CA.

Discover rentals in Cathedral City, CA

29500 Landau Blvd #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Palm Springs Panorama condo for rent in Cathedral City

CONDOS - Cathedral City, CA

29500 Landau Blvd #D, Cathedral City, CA 92234

1 bed

1 bath

$1,300

Condo for rent

69155 Dinah Shore Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Cathedral City

69155 Dinah Shore Dr #NA, Cathedral City, CA 92234

2 beds

2 baths

$1,795

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

33350 Cathedral Canyon - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

Apartment for rent in Cathedral City

33350 Cathedral Canyon

33350 Cathedral Canyon Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234

2 beds

2 baths

$1,800

Apartment for rent

32450 Candlewood Dr #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cathedral City

32450 Candlewood Dr #6, Cathedral City, CA 92234

2 beds

2 baths

$1,845

Apartment for rent

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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 $3,400 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cathedral City?

Average rent prices in Cathedral City have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,450 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cathedral City?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cathedral City are Cathedral Canyon ($2,500/mo), Palm Springs Panorama ($3,287/mo), and Rancho Ramon ($3,700/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?

Cathedral City's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,800 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $3,900 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions in California's Coachella Valley.

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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