Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 11, 2026

Average rent in
Palm Desert, CA

Last updated on February 11, 2026

Last updated on February 11, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Palm Desert, CA is $3,700. This is +95%, or $1,800, higher than the national average.

$2.26

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,700

decreased by17%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

493

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Palm Desert, CA is $3,700. This is +95%, or $1,800, higher than the national average.

$2.26

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
37%
25%
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 decreased by 11% in the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 $1,915. A 1-bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA costs about $1,850 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,995. Houses for rent in Palm Desert, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,800

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$3,250

4%

6%

3 bedroom

$4,150

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$5,749

No Change

9%

Studio

$1,272

8%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,272

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,749

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

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$3,700
increased by95%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,395
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Palm Desert, CA is 54% higher than the median rent in Bermuda Dunes, CA.

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35491 Rosemont Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211, USA
127 Villa Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92211, USA
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182 Desert Falls Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92211, USA
236 Strada Fortuna, Palm Desert, CA 92260, USA
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Discover rentals in Palm Desert, CA

233 Paseo Gregario - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

233 Paseo Gregario

233 Paseo Gregario - 1, Palm Desert, CA 92211

1 bed

1 bath

$350

Apartment for rent

35481 Domani Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Palm Desert

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35481 Domani Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

1 bed

1 bath

$1,195

House for rent

Available Feb 20

74189 Storke Dr - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Palm Desert

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1 bed

1 bath

$1,199

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Available Jan 15

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

$1,295

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Available Jan 19

74390 Alessandro Dr #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Palma Village Groves apartment for rent in Palm Desert

74390 Alessandro Dr #2, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 beds

1 bath

$1,445

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Available Dec 26

72883 Sierra Vista Rd #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Palm Desert

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72883 Sierra Vista Rd #B, Palm Desert, CA 92260

1 bed

1 bath

$1,550

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Available Feb 15

46075 Ocotillo Dr #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$1,575

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Available Dec 19

77900 Michigan Dr Unit C7 #C7 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in Palm Desert

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1 bed

1 bath

$1,600

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