Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
College of the Desert, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Thousand Palms
$5,000/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Thousand Palms is $5,000 per month as of September 2026. This is 163% above the national average rent, or $3,100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Thousand Palms
858
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Thousand Palms rentals at each price point
Rent trends in College of the Desert, CA
Average rent prices in Thousand Palms have decreased by 17% 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 $2,195, whereas a house costs $5,861. 1-bedroom apartments in Thousand Palms run $1,945 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,190.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,950 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,949 | - |  20% | |
2 bedroom | $3,925 | - | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $5,550 | - | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $9,500 | - | 9% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in College of the Desert, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,195 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $4,999 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $5,861 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,950
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,949
Last year
20%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,925
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,550
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$9,500
Last year
9%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in College of the Desert, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,195
Condos
Average rent
$4,999
Houses
Average rent
$5,861
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
5d+ ago
233 Paseo Gregario - 1, Palm Desert, CA 92211
1 bed
1 bath
$350
Apartment for rent
3h ago
House for rent in Palm Desert
75865 Pembe Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92211
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Thousand Palms
3 beds
1 bath
$1,399
House for rent
1d ago
81351 Fred Waring Dr, Indio, CA 92201
2 beds
1 bath
$1,499
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rancho Mirage
71272 San Gorgonio Rd, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
5 beds
5 baths
$40,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rancho Mirage
1 Seclude Ct, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
4 beds
5.5 baths
$40,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rancho Mirage
31 Hillcrest Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
5 beds
5.5 baths
$40,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in La Quinta
53360 Del Gato Dr, La Quinta, CA 92253
3 beds
3.5 baths
$37,500
House for rent
1d ago
80175 Avenue 52, La Quinta, CA 92253
2 beds
2 baths
$2,063–$2,759
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,445
House for rent
Available Jul 27
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,699
Condo for rent
Available Jun 5
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Indio
2 beds
2 baths
$1,559
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,699
Condo for rent
Available Jun 5
23h ago
73355 Guadalupe Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
1 bed
1 bath
$1,585
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palm Desert
74240 Becker St, Palm Desert, CA 92211
5 beds
3.5 baths
$4,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Palm Desert
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,699
Condo for rent
Available Jun 5
1d ago
House for rent in Palm Desert
3 beds
2 baths
$2,795
$2,695
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 31
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palm Desert
74350 Covered Wagon Trl #A, Palm Desert, CA 92260
3 beds
1 bath
$4,000
House for rent
51m ago
Santa Carmelita at Vale La Quinta house for rent in La Quinta
52310 Avenida Madero, La Quinta, CA 92253
3 beds
2 baths
$3,395
$2,950
Price drop
House 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 $5,000 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Thousand Palms?
Average rent prices in Thousand Palms have decreased by 17% since last year.
How does Thousand Palms rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Thousand Palms is 163% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,100 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 $200,000/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).