Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 30, 2026

Average rent in
Palm Desert, CA

Last updated on March 30, 2026

Last updated on March 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Palm Desert, CA is $3,772. This is +98%, or $1,863, higher than the national average.

$2.30

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,772

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

435

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Palm Desert, CA is $3,772. This is +98%, or $1,863, higher than the national average.

$2.30

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
37%
24%
18%
19%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

65%
35%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Palm Desert, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Palm Desert, CA have increased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 6% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Palm Desert, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Palm Desert, CA is $1,895. A 1-bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA costs about $1,895 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,950. Houses for rent in Palm Desert, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,900.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,795

5%

6%

2 bedroom

$3,500

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$4,000

2%

10%

4 bedroom

$4,875

2%

13%

Studio

$1,375

4%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,875

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

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.

Compare rent prices in Palm Desert, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Palm Desert, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bermuda Dunes, CA.

Palm Desert

Median rent price$3,772
increased by98%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,497
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Palm Desert, CA is 51% higher than the median rent in Bermuda Dunes, CA.

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233 Paseo Gregario - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

233 Paseo Gregario

233 Paseo Gregario - 1, Palm Desert, CA 92211

1 bed

1 bath

$350

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35481 Domani Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

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73625 Catalina Way #07 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

3d ago

Palma Village Groves apartment for rent in Palm Desert

2 beds

2 baths

$1,525

Apartment for rent

73625 Catalina Way #10 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

3d ago

Palma Village Groves apartment for rent in Palm Desert

2 beds

2 baths

$1,975

$1,650

Price drop

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74460 Alessandro Drive - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

74460 Alessandro Drive

74460 Alessandro Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 beds

1 bath

$1,685

Apartment for rent

72770 Willow St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Palm Desert

72770 Willow Street #1, Palm Desert, CA 92260 - 1

72770 Willow St #1, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Condo for rent

Available Apr 1

73390 Catalina Way #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Palma Village Groves house for rent in Palm Desert

73390 Catalina Way #A, Palm Desert, CA 92260 - 1

73390 Catalina Way #1, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

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Available Feb 16

73760 Rancho Rd #02 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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