Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 9, 2026
Average rent in
Desert Hot Springs, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 9, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Desert Hot Springs, CA rent slipped 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,825/month. Renters today are paying $5 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Desert Hot Springs is 4.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 69 total rentals providing a modest but varied market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Desert Hot Springs run around $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,495/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,699/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,500/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,000/month. The city offers a range of options across bedroom sizes, with 2-bedrooms comprising the largest share of rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Desert Springs Estates rents rose 55.9% year over year to $2,799/month, and Desert Hot Springs Highlands climbed 49.3% to $2,325/month. This contrasts with the citywide decline and shows strong local growth in these neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Desert Hot Springs
$1,825/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Desert Hot Springs is $1,825 per month as of October 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $75 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Desert Hot Springs
69
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Desert Hot Springs rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Desert Hot Springs, CA
Average rent prices in Desert Hot Springs have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Desert Hot Springs run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,675.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 |  20% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,495 | 6% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,699 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | No Change | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Desert Hot Springs | $1,600 | |
Desert Hot Springs Highlands | $2,325 | |
Desert Springs Estates | $2,799 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,600 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,112 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,300 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,699
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
Desert Hot Springs
Average rent
$1,600
Desert Hot Springs Highlands
Average rent
$2,325
Desert Springs Estates
Average rent
$2,799
Apartments
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,112
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
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
4%lower than the national median
31%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Desert Hot Springs, CA is 27% lower than the median rent in Bermuda Dunes, CA.
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11%$5,000
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105%$1,900
4%Discover rentals in Desert Hot Springs, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Desert Hot Springs
13627 Hermano Way, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
1 bed
1 bath
$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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Desert Hot Springs
2 beds
1 bath
$1,345
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in Desert Hot Springs
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Desert Hot Springs
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Desert Hot Springs
2 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Price dropped $300Fees 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.House for rent
Available Sep 9
1d ago
65568 Acoma Ave, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
1 bed
1 bath
$1,865
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Desert Hot Springs Highlands apartment for rent in Desert Hot Springs
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
Condo for rent in Desert Hot Springs
66072 5th St #3, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Studio
1 bath
$1,795
Price dropped $1,200Fees 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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 6
1d ago
65568 Acoma Ave, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
1 bed
1 bath
$1,865
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.Apartment for rent
11h ago
House for rent in Desert Hot Springs
3 beds
2 baths
$1,995
Price dropped $200Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Desert Hot Springs
12585 Maui Way #A, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
1 bed
1 bath
$1,625
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 13
11h ago
Apartment for rent in Desert Hot Springs
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Price dropped $300Fees 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.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 7
5d+ ago
Desert Springs Estates house for rent in Desert Hot Springs
2 beds
2 baths
$1,675
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Desert Hot Springs
69470 Midpark Dr, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Desert Hot Springs
61500 Bandara St #A, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
4 beds
3 baths
$2,500
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 3
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Desert Hot Springs
67780 Arena Blanca Rd #2, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
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.Apartment for rent
11h ago
House for rent in Desert Hot Springs
3 beds
2 baths
$1,995
Price dropped $200Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jun 15
11h ago
Apartment for rent in Desert Hot Springs
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Price dropped $300Fees 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.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 7
11h ago
Desert Hot Springs Highlands house for rent in Desert Hot Springs
3 beds
2 baths
$2,095
Price dropped $400Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jul 13
2d ago
Desert Hot Springs Highlands apartment for rent in Desert Hot Springs
2 beds
1 bath
$1,610
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 24
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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 $1,825 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Desert Hot Springs?
Average rent prices in Desert Hot Springs have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 ($1,600/mo), Desert Hot Springs Highlands ($2,325/mo), and Desert Springs Estates ($2,799/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 $73,000/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).