Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
College of the Desert, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Thousand Palms

$4,500/mo

decreased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Thousand Palms is $4,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 131% above the national average rent, or $2,550 more per month.

$2.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Thousand Palms

991

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Thousand Palms rentals at each price point

30%23%15%8%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in College of the Desert, CA

Average rent prices in Thousand Palms have decreased by 25% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in College of the Desert, CA

Rent prices in Thousand Palms vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Thousand Palms is $2,065, whereas a house costs $5,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Thousand Palms run $1,956 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

-

24%

1 bedroom

$1,950

-

18%

2 bedroom

$3,500

-

15%

3 bedroom

$5,000

-

27%

4 bedroom

$7,999

-

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,999

Last year

12%

The table above reflects average rent prices in College of the Desert, 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.

Discover rentals in College of the Desert, CA

233 Paseo Gregario - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

233 Paseo Gregario

233 Paseo Gregario - 1, Palm Desert, CA 92211

1 bed

1 bath

$350

Apartment for rent

75865 Pembe Ln - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Palm Desert

The Pembe Retreat Room

75865 Pembe Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92211

1 bed

1 bath

$1,095

House for rent

Available Jun 1

75875 Sarazen Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Palm Desert

SINGLE_FAMILY - Palm Desert, CA

75875 Sarazen Way, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Studio

1 bath

$1,250

House for rent

46725 Clinton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Indio

1 bed

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for College of the Desert, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Thousand Palms rental market.

How much is rent in Thousand Palms?

The average rent in Thousand Palms is $4,500 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Thousand Palms?

Average rent prices in Thousand Palms have decreased by 25% since last year.

How does Thousand Palms rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Thousand Palms is 131% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,550 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Thousand Palms?

To comfortably afford rent in Thousand Palms, you'd need to earn approximately $180,000/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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