Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 27, 2025

Average rent in
Palm Desert, CA

Last updated on September 27, 2025

Last updated on September 27, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Palm Desert, CA is $4,000. This is +103%, or $2,025, higher than the national average.

$2.32

average price per square foot

Median rent

$4,000

increased by14%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

411

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Palm Desert, CA is $4,000. This is +103%, or $2,025, higher than the national average.

$2.32

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
32%
25%
22%
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 5% in the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $2,098. A 1-bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA costs about $1,695 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,199. Houses for rent in Palm Desert, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,975.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,695

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$3,800

2%

16%

3 bedroom

$4,197

2%

7%

4 bedroom

$5,874

2%

18%

Studio

$1,350

6%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,197

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,874

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

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$4,000
increased by103%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,275
increased by66%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Palm Desert, CA is 22% higher than the median rent in Bermuda Dunes, CA.

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Discover rentals in Palm Desert, CA

233 Paseo Gregario - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.3

Very good

233 Paseo Gregario

233 Paseo Gregario - 1, Palm Desert, CA 92211

1 bed

1 bath

$350

Apartment for rent

74189 Storke Dr - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Palm Desert

Room Rental / Luxury Oasis in Palm Desert - Steps from World-Class Attractions!

74189 Storke Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

1 bed

1 bath

$1,195

House for rent

Available Sep 30

73415 Shadow Mountain Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Palm Desert condo for rent in Palm Desert

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73415 Shadow Mountain Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

Condo for rent

Available Sep 15

238 Paseo Bravo - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Palm Desert

Modern 2 Bed/2 Bath Condo in Palm Desert - Roommate Private 1 Room and 1 Bath Available $1300/mo

238 Paseo Bravo, Palm Desert, CA 92211

1 bed

1 bath

$2,300

$1,300

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Sep 22

73735 Santa Rosa Way #C - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

Palma Village Groves apartment for rent in Palm Desert

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73735 Santa Rosa Way #C, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 beds

1 bath

$1,645

$1,445

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 8

44555 San Rafael Ave. - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

4d ago

9

Excellent

44555 San Rafael Ave.

44555 San Rafael Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260

1 bed

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

73625 Catalina Way #18 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$1,495

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44470 San Pablo Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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44470 San Pablo Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

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