Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Palm Springs, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Palm Springs rent stands today

    Palm Springs, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,700/month. Month over month, rent cooled by 1.7%, showing a recent easing in prices after the peak of $3,200/month in early 2025.

  • Palm Springs rent is 39.9% more expensive than the national median of $1,930/month. The city has 235 total rentals, indicating a relatively small inventory.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Palm Springs rent for about $1,320/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,799/month, 2-bedrooms near $2,525/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,972/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $7,000/month. This range shows the diversity of unit sizes available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Historic Tennis Club rents fell 83.8% year over year to $1,995/month across 19 rentals. Uptown Palm Springs saw a rise of 20.4% year over year to $1,893/month. These changes reflect significant neighborhood-level variation.

Median rent

Median rent in Palm Springs

$2,700/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Palm Springs is $2,700 per month as of July 2026. This is 40% above the national average rent, or $770 more per month.

$2.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Palm Springs

235

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Palm Springs rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Palm Springs, CA

Average rent prices in Palm Springs have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 Springs, CA

Rent prices in Palm Springs vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Palm Springs is $1,785, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Palm Springs run $1,699 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,115.

Listings

Studio

$1,320

1%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,799

2%

10%

2 bedroom

$2,525

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,972

8%

7%

4 bedroom

$7,000

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,320

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,799

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,525

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,972

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Palm Springs, 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 Springs, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Palm Springs and Bermuda Dunes by all bedroom counts and property types.

Palm Springs

Median rent price$2,700
increased by40%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,000
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Palm Springs, CA is 10% lower than the median rent in Bermuda Dunes, CA.

Cost of living in Palm Springs, CA

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services14% higher
Groceries17% higher
Health3% lower
Housing46% higher
Transportation16% higher
Utilities10% higher

Discover rentals in Palm Springs, CA

134 Fondulac St - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Warm Sands house for rent in Palm Springs

1 bed

1 bath

$1,095

House for rent

Available Jul 15

1900 E Baristo Rd #5 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Sunrise Park apartment for rent in Palm Springs

1 bed

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

141 - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

7.9

Very good

141

GALLERY, Palm Springs, CA 92264

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,395–$1,450

Apartment for rent

556 E Chuckwalla Rd #3 - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

Uptown Palm Springs apartment for rent in Palm Springs

2 beds

2 baths

$1,395

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 27

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Frequently asked questions for Palm Springs, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Palm Springs rental market.

How much is rent in Palm Springs?

The average rent in Palm Springs is $2,700 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Palm Springs?

Average rent prices in Palm Springs have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Palm Springs rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Palm Springs is 40% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $770 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Palm Springs?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Palm Springs are Demuth Park West ($1,797/mo), Uptown Palm Springs ($1,892/mo), and Baristo ($2,199/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Palm Springs?

To comfortably afford rent in Palm Springs, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Palm Springs?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Palm Springs average around $1,760/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,800/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).

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