Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Cathedral City, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Cathedral City, CA rent rose 10.8% year over year, with a current median of $3,325/month. Renters are paying $186 more per month on average than last year despite a 5.4% month-over-month decline.

  • Vs. national rents

    Cathedral City runs roughly 1.7× the $1,940/month national median, placing it among pricier California metros. The market has 121 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents sit at $1,295/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,837/month, and 2-bedrooms at $4,000/month, with 2-bed units showing a 33.3% year-over-year rise.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Palm Springs Country Club Estates saw rents climb 65.6% year over year to $4,131/month, well above the citywide 10.8% increase. Rancho Ramon also rose 41.0% to $3,100/month, showing strong local growth in these neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Cathedral City

$3,325/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cathedral City is $3,325 per month as of August 2026. This is 71% above the national average rent, or $1,385 more per month.

$2.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cathedral City

121

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $2,024, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Cathedral City run $1,675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

4%

-

1 bedroom

$1,837

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$4,000

1%

15%

3 bedroom

$3,200

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,397

4%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,837

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,397

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

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

Median rent price$3,325
increased by71%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,000
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cathedral City, CA is 11% higher than the median rent in Bermuda Dunes, CA.

Discover rentals in Cathedral City, CA

29500 Landau Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Palm Springs Panorama apartment for rent in Cathedral City

Apartment for rent

32425 Rancho Vista Dr #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cathedral City

Apartment for rent

31200 Landau Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Cathedral City

Condo for rent

33950 Via De Anza #B - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Cathedral City

2 beds

2 baths

$2,095

$1,845

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 7

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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 $3,325 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cathedral City?

Average rent prices in Cathedral City have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Cathedral City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cathedral City is 71% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,385 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cathedral City?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cathedral City are Cathedral Canyon ($2,800/mo), Rancho Ramon ($3,099/mo), and Palm Springs Country Club Estates ($4,131/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 $133,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Cathedral City average around $2,440/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,890/month.

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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