Last updated on May 15, 2026

Average rent in
Desert Hot Springs, Desert Hot Springs, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Desert Hot Springs

$1,499/mo

decreased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in Desert Hot Springs is $1,499 per month as of May 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.

$2.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Desert Hot Springs

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Desert Hot Springs rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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, Desert Hot Springs, CA

Average rent prices in Desert Hot Springs have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 24% 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, 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 $1,497, whereas a house costs $1,897. 1-bedroom apartments in Desert Hot Springs run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,599.

Listings

Studio

$1,195

2%

33%

1 bedroom

$1,412

5%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,095

3%

84%

3 bedroom

$2,600

No Change

30%

4 bedroom

$3,200

10%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

33%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,412

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

84%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

10%

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

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

Desert Hot Springs

Median rent price$1,499
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,097
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Desert Hot Springs, Desert Hot Springs, CA is 29% lower than the median rent in Desert Hot Springs Highlands, Desert Hot Springs, CA.

Discover rentals in Desert Hot Springs, Desert Hot Springs, CA

Sandy Palms Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

Agua Caliente Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Agua Caliente Apartments

66785 8th St, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Apartment for rent

66435 5th St #A - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Desert Hot Springs

3 beds

2 baths

$2,095

$1,995

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 11

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Frequently asked questions for Desert Hot Springs, 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 $1,499 per month as of May 9, 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 24% since last year.

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

Rent in Desert Hot Springs is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 less per month.

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 $60,000/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).

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