Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
Palm Desert, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Palm Desert, CA rent slipped 7.9% year over year, with a current median of $3,500/month. Renters today are paying $462 less per month on average than last year as the market continues to cool from its peak in early 2025.
Compared to national trends
Palm Desert runs roughly 1.8× the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a limited total rental inventory of 380 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Palm Desert rent for about $1,700/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,750/month, and 2-bedrooms near $3,325/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,998/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,650/month. The inventory is mostly 2-bed and 3-bed units, which shape the market's rent profile.
Median rent
Median rent in Palm Desert
$3,500/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Palm Desert is $3,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 82% above the national average rent, or $1,575 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Palm Desert
380
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $2,175, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Palm Desert run $1,840 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,005.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,700 | 5% |  38% | |
1 bedroom | $1,750 | 2% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $3,325 | 4% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,997 | No Change | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $4,650 | 1% | 28% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Palma Village Groves | $2,675 | |
South Palm Desert | $3,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,175 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $4,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
38%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,325
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,997
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
28%
Palma Village Groves
Average rent
$2,675
South Palm Desert
Average rent
$3,100
Apartments
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
3%
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
82%higher than the national median
50%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Palm Desert, CA is 21% higher than the median rent in Bermuda Dunes, CA.
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3%$4,950
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241%$3,500
49%Discover rentals in Palm Desert, CA
3d ago
233 Paseo Gregario - 1, Palm Desert, CA 92211
1 bed
1 bath
$350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palm Desert
75865 Pembe Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92211
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
House for rent
Available Aug 4
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palm Desert
74114 Windflower Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92211
1 bed
1 bath
$1,145
House for rent
Available Aug 1
4d ago
House for rent in Palm Desert
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palm Desert
71530 Quail Trl, Palm Desert, CA 92260
5 beds
4 baths
$35,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palm Desert
73115 Crosby Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
4 beds
4.5 baths
$21,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palm Desert
48295 Alder Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
3 beds
1 bath
$18,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palm Desert
73095 Deer Grass Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
3 beds
2 baths
$15,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,150
House for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,795
House for rent
Available Mar 5
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Palm Desert
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
Available Jul 1
21h ago
House for rent in Palm Desert
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,499
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,150
House for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,795
House for rent
Available Mar 5
1d ago
73355 Guadalupe Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$1,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Palm Desert
78786 Gorham Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
$2,900
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,150
House for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,795
House for rent
Available Mar 5
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Palm Desert
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
Available Jul 1
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
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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 $3,500 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Palm Desert?
Average rent prices in Palm Desert have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Palm Desert rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Palm Desert is 82% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,575 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 $140,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Palm Desert average around $1,780/month and two-bedrooms approximately $4,100/month.
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).