Last updated on July 10, 2026

Average rent in
Desert Hot Springs, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Desert Hot Springs rent stands today

    Desert Hot Springs, CA rent rose 2.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,995/month. Despite this yearly increase, rents fell 8.5% month over month, reflecting a recent cooldown in the market.

  • Desert Hot Springs sits 2.3% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it slightly above the national average with a total of 72 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Desert Hot Springs rent for about $1,042/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,472/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,800/month, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,598 and $2,900/month respectively. Houses command a median rent of $2,500/month compared to $1,450/month for apartments.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Desert Hot Springs Highlands rents climbed 27.0% year over year to $2,095/month across 13 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 2.4% rise. Meanwhile, Desert Hot Springs neighborhood rents fell 12.3% year over year to $1,448/month, showing divergent trends within the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Desert Hot Springs

$1,995/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

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

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Desert Hot Springs

72

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased 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 $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Desert Hot Springs run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.

Listings

Studio

$1,042

1%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,472

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$2,597

4%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,900

2%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,042

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,472

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,597

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

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$2,925
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Desert Hot Springs, CA is 32% lower than the median rent in Bermuda Dunes, CA.

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5d+ ago

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5d+ ago

9.1

Excellent

Sandy Palms Apartments

66800 Pierson Blvd, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240

2 beds

2 baths

$1,500

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5d+ ago

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5d+ ago

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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 July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Desert Hot Springs?

Average rent prices in Desert Hot Springs have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 ($1,447/mo), Desert Hot Springs Highlands ($2,095/mo), and Desert Springs Estates ($2,450/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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