Last updated on May 25, 2026

Average rent in
Desert Hot Springs, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Desert Hot Springs rent today

    Desert Hot Springs, CA rent slipped 4.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,995/month. Renters are paying $55 less per month on average than last year, and month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.

  • Desert Hot Springs runs 2.3% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it slightly above the national average with a total of 84 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Desert Hot Springs rent for about $995/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,472/month, 2-bedrooms near $1,724/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,598/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,900/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Desert Hot Springs

$1,995/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Desert Hot Springs is $1,995 per month as of May 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $45 more per month.

$1.75

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Desert Hot Springs

84

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Desert Hot Springs rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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 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 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 $1,542, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Desert Hot Springs run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$995

4%

14%

1 bedroom

$1,472

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,724

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$2,597

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,900

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,472

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,724

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,597

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

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$1,995
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,450
increased by77%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Desert Hot Springs, CA is 42% lower than the median rent in Bermuda Dunes, CA.

Discover rentals in Desert Hot Springs, CA

69285 Midpark Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

3d ago

House for rent in Desert Hot Springs

69285 Midpark Drive - 1

69285 Midpark Dr #1, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241

2 beds

2 baths

$1,000

House for rent

Available Jun 15

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

66434 5th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Desert Hot Springs

House for rent

69430 Fairway Dr - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Desert Hot Springs

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 $1,995 per month as of May 23, 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 5% since last year.

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

Rent in Desert Hot Springs is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $45 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Desert Hot Springs?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Desert Hot Springs are Desert Hot Springs ($1,497/mo), Desert Hot Springs Highlands ($1,922/mo), and Desert Springs Estates ($2,095/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 $80,000/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?

Desert Hot Springs 1-bedroom apartments average around $1,400 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units average around $1,700 per month. These figures reflect the current rental market across the city's available inventory.

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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