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Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Descanso, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Descanso
$2,899/mo
27%vs previous year
The average rent in Descanso is $2,899 per month as of September 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $999 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Descanso
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Descanso rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Descanso, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Descanso, CA
Average rent prices in Descanso have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 27% 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
Descanso, CA
Rent prices in Descanso vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Descanso is $1,995, whereas a house costs $3,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Descanso run $1,838 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,545 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,800 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,100 | - | - | |
3 bedroom | $3,100 | 2% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $5,300 | - | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Descanso, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,995 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,797 | - | - | |
Houses | $3,700 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,545
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,300
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Descanso, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,995
Condos
Average rent
$2,797
Houses
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Descanso, 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 Descanso, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Descanso and Borrego Springs by all bedroom counts and property types.
Descanso
53%higher than the national median
137%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Descanso, CA is 36% lower than the median rent in Borrego Springs, CA.
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Frequently asked questions for Descanso, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Descanso rental market.
How much is rent in Descanso?
The average rent in Descanso is $2,899 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Descanso?
Average rent prices in Descanso have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 27% since last year.
How does Descanso rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Descanso is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $999 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Descanso?
To comfortably afford rent in Descanso, you'd need to earn approximately $116,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).