Last updated on August 25, 2026

Average rent in
Desert Hot Springs, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Desert Hot Springs, CA rent slipped 2.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Renters today are paying $4 less per month than last year, while month over month rent climbed 2.8%.

  • Desert Hot Springs is 3.9% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with 67 total rentals offering a small but varied market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $1,198/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,400/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,750/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,625/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,900/month. The 4+ bedroom segment rose 11.8% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Desert Hot Springs Highlands neighborhood saw rents climb 37.5% year over year, well above the citywide slip of 2.4%. Desert Springs Estates also rose 23.0%, showing strong local variation within Desert Hot Springs, CA.

Median rent

Median rent in Desert Hot Springs

$1,850/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Desert Hot Springs is $1,850 per month as of August 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $75 less per month.

$1.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Desert Hot Springs

67

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Desert Hot Springs rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Desert Hot Springs, CA

Average rent prices in Desert Hot Springs have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Desert Hot Springs, CA

Rent prices in Desert Hot Springs vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Desert Hot Springs is $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Desert Hot Springs run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,197

7%

17%

1 bedroom

$1,400

6%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,750

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,625

4%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,900

8%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,197

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,625

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Desert Hot Springs, 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 Desert Hot Springs, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Desert Hot Springs and Bermuda Dunes by all bedroom counts and property types.

Desert Hot Springs

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,795
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Desert Hot Springs, CA is 34% lower than the median rent in Bermuda Dunes, CA.

Discover rentals in Desert Hot Springs, CA

13627 Hermano Way - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

Apartment for rent in Desert Hot Springs

13627 Hermano Way, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240

1 bed

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

13079 Eliseo Rd #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Desert Hot Springs

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 7

13079 Eliseo Rd #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Desert Hot Springs

Apartment for rent

Available May 7

Sandy Palms Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.1

Excellent

Sandy Palms Apartments

66800 Pierson Blvd, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240

2 beds

2 baths

$1,500

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Desert Hot Springs, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Desert Hot Springs rental market.

How much is rent in Desert Hot Springs?

The average rent in Desert Hot Springs is $1,850 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Desert Hot Springs?

Average rent prices in Desert Hot Springs have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Desert Hot Springs rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Desert Hot Springs is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $75 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Desert Hot Springs?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Desert Hot Springs are Desert Hot Springs ($1,647/mo), Desert Springs Estates ($2,275/mo), and Desert Hot Springs Highlands ($2,400/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Desert Hot Springs?

To comfortably afford rent in Desert Hot Springs, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Desert Hot Springs?

September offers the best rental deals in Desert Hot Springs, with prices running approximately 16% lower than February's peak rates. July and November also see less competition with more inventory relative to demand.

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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