Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 10, 2026
Average rent in
Palm Desert, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Palm Desert rent stands today
Palm Desert, CA rent rose 1.8% year over year, with a current median of $4,250/month. Renters today are paying $75 more per month on average than last year, with a 6.3% increase month over month.
Vs. national rents
Palm Desert is 123.7% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. This positions the city among pricier California markets for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Palm Desert rent for about $1,450/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,820/month, and 2-bedrooms for $4,000/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,550/month and 4+ bedrooms at $5,150/month. The 2-bedroom median of $4,000/month reflects the most common rental size in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Palm Desert
$4,250/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Palm Desert is $4,250 per month as of November 2026. This is 124% above the national average rent, or $2,350 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Palm Desert
354
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Palm Desert rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Palm Desert, CA
Average rent prices in Palm Desert have increased by 6% 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
Palm Desert, CA
Rent prices in Palm Desert vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Palm Desert is $2,232, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Palm Desert run $1,840 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,149.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,449 |  19% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,820 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $4,000 | 3% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $4,550 | 10% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $5,150 | 25% | 21% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Palma Village Groves | $3,837 | |
South Palm Desert | $2,499 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,232 | 5% | 12% | |
Condos | $5,300 | 2% | 2% | |
Houses | $4,200 | No Change | 5% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,449
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,820
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,550
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,150
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
21%
South Palm Desert
Average rent
$2,499
Palma Village Groves
Average rent
$3,837
Apartments
Average rent
$2,232
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
12%
Condos
Average rent
$5,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
Last year
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Palm 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.
How does rent in Palm Desert, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Palm Desert and Bermuda Dunes by all bedroom counts and property types.
Palm Desert
124%higher than the national median
50%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Palm Desert, CA is 49% higher than the median rent in Bermuda Dunes, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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84%$1,857
6%$1,800
$8,500
8%$3,750
1%$6,000
7%$2,495
14%$5,350
11%$1,600
3%$3,450
73%Discover rentals in Palm Desert, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palm Desert
75865 Pembe Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92211
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palm Desert
74114 Windflower Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92211
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 31
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palm Desert
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Palma Village Groves apartment for rent in Palm Desert
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palm Desert
71530 Quail Trl, Palm Desert, CA 92260
5 beds
4 baths
$35,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palm Desert
73115 Crosby Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
4 beds
4.5 baths
$25,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palm Desert
72930 Carriage Trl, Palm Desert, CA 92260
3 beds
3.5 baths
$18,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
12h ago
House for rent in Palm Desert
39252 Sweetwater Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
4 beds
5 baths
$16,000
Price dropped $1,200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
19h ago
45875 Ocotillo Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 beds
2 baths
$1,900–$2,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
19h ago
House for rent in Palm Desert
41786 Woodhaven Dr W #NA, Palm Desert, CA 92211
3 beds
3 baths
$7,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jun 18
3d ago
Condo for rent in Palm Desert
392 Desert Holly Dr #392, Palm Desert, CA 92211
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Dec 1
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Palm Desert
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palm Desert
78368 Desert Willow Dr #NA, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 beds
2 baths
$3,400
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palm Desert
78817 Abalone Way, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palm Desert
74240 Becker St, Palm Desert, CA 92211
5 beds
3.5 baths
$4,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palm Desert
78337 Gray Hawk Dr #NA, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 beds
2 baths
$3,375
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jul 4
12h ago
House for rent in Palm Desert
39252 Sweetwater Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
4 beds
5 baths
$16,000
Price dropped $1,200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
12h ago
House for rent in Palm Desert
2 Brentwood Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,200
Price dropped $1,300Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
19h ago
45875 Ocotillo Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 beds
2 baths
$1,900–$2,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Palm Desert
108 Bel Canto Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92211
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,700
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Palm Desert, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Palm Desert rental market.
How much is rent in Palm Desert?
The average rent in Palm Desert is $4,250 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Palm Desert?
Average rent prices in Palm Desert have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Palm Desert rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Palm Desert is 124% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,350 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Palm Desert?
To comfortably afford rent in Palm Desert, you'd need to earn approximately $170,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Palm Desert?
July offers the best rental deals in Palm Desert, with prices running approximately 23% lower than February, which sees the highest rents of the year.
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).