Last updated on August 25, 2026

Average rent in
Joshua Tree, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Joshua Tree

$2,050/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Joshua Tree is $2,050 per month as of August 2026. This is 6% above the national average rent, or $125 more per month.

$1.82

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Joshua Tree

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Joshua Tree rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Joshua Tree, CA

Average rent prices in Joshua Tree have remained the same over the last month and have increased 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 Joshua Tree, CA

Rent prices in Joshua Tree vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Joshua Tree is $1,395, whereas a house costs $2,172. 1-bedroom apartments in Joshua Tree run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,195

No Change

21%

1 bedroom

$1,495

6%

22%

2 bedroom

$1,510

6%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,200

2%

9%

4 bedroom

$3,250

19%

38%

Studio

Average rent

$1,195

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,510

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

38%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Joshua Tree, 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 Joshua Tree, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Joshua Tree and Apple Valley by all bedroom counts and property types.

Joshua Tree

Median rent price$2,050
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Joshua Tree, CA is 14% higher than the median rent in Apple Valley, CA.

Discover rentals in Joshua Tree, CA

Verbena 61885 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Verbena 61885

61885 Verbena Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

2 beds

2 baths

$1,250

Apartment for rent

61737 Desert Air Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Joshua Tree

61737 Desert Air Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,400

House for rent

Quail Springs - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Quail Springs

62220 Verbena Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

2 beds

2 baths

$1,495

Apartment for rent

61934 Verbena Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Joshua Tree

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Joshua Tree, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Joshua Tree rental market.

How much is rent in Joshua Tree?

The average rent in Joshua Tree is $2,050 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Joshua Tree?

Average rent prices in Joshua Tree have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Joshua Tree rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Joshua Tree is 6% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $125 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Joshua Tree?

To comfortably afford rent in Joshua Tree, you'd need to earn approximately $82,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Joshua Tree?

March sees the lowest rent in Joshua Tree while May has the highest rent, with approximately 12% difference between these peak and trough months. Searching in March might result in lower prices compared to the peak rental season.

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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