Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Palm Springs, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Palm Springs rent stands today

    Palm Springs, CA rent rose 3.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,900/month. Renters today are paying $319 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Vs. national rents

    Palm Springs runs roughly 1.5× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier California metros despite a limited total rental inventory of 264 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Palm Springs rent around $1,295/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,795/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,695/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,350/month and 4+ bedrooms at $7,500/month. Houses command a median of $5,300/month compared to $1,795/month for apartments.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Indian Canyons rents fell 75.0% year over year to $2,499/month across 24 rentals, with Vista Las Palmas down 71.1% and El Mirador down 64.0%. These steep declines contrast with the citywide 3.6% rise, showing a localized cooldown in these neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Palm Springs

$2,900/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Palm Springs is $2,900 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% above the national average rent, or $950 more per month.

$2.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Palm Springs

264

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Palm Springs rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,795, whereas a house costs $5,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Palm Springs run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,985.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

10%

26%

1 bedroom

$1,795

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,695

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$4,350

4%

3%

4 bedroom

$7,500

5%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,350

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

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$2,900
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,925
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Palm Springs, CA is 1% 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

2455 Via Sonoma #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Palm Springs

Modern Studio Retreat/Private Entrance&Top Tier Amenities

2455 Via Sonoma #A, Palm Springs, CA 92264

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

$1,200

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Jun 1

La Ventana Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4h ago

9.4

Excellent

La Ventana Apartments

300 S Calle El Segundo, Palm Springs, CA 92262

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,320–$1,671

Apartment for rent

422 W Rosa Parks Rd #A - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Desert Highland - Gateway Estates apartment for rent in Palm Springs

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

$1,495

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 5

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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 $2,900 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Palm Springs?

Average rent prices in Palm Springs have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Palm Springs rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Palm Springs is 49% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Palm Springs?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Palm Springs are Demuth Park West ($1,795/mo), Uptown Palm Springs ($2,245/mo), and Taquitz Canyon River Estates ($2,425/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 $116,000/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?

Palm Springs 1-bedroom apartments averaged around $1,800 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units averaged around $2,820 per month. These figures reflect the current rental market across the city's diverse neighborhoods and property types.

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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