Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 14, 2026
Average rent in
Palmdale, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Palmdale, CA rent slipped 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,672/month. Renters today are paying $39 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $2,800/month in December 2024.
Compared to national trends
Palmdale runs 38.8% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, placing it above average in cost among U.S. metros despite a relatively small total rental inventory of 123 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Palmdale sit around $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,575/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,800/month, while 3-bedrooms climb to $2,800/month and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,525/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Palmdale
$2,672/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Palmdale is $2,672 per month as of August 2026. This is 39% above the national average rent, or $747 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Palmdale
123
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Palmdale rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Palmdale, CA
Average rent prices in Palmdale have decreased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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
Palmdale, CA
Rent prices in Palmdale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Palmdale is $1,665, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Palmdale run $1,575 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,799.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | 3% | 25% | |
1 bedroom | $1,575 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 |  2% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $2,800 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,525 | No Change | 6% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Palmdale, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,665 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,350 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,200 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,175 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,525
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Palmdale, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,665
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Palmdale, 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 Palmdale, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Palmdale and Acton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Palmdale
39%higher than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Palmdale, CA is 70% higher than the median rent in Acton, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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19%$2,495
19%$2,745
11%$2,900
13%$2,197
7%$3,125
14%$3,295
17%Discover rentals in Palmdale, CA
2d ago
House for rent in Palmdale
37951 47th St E, Palmdale, CA 93552
1 bed
1 bath
$575
$350
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 11
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Palmdale
18512 E Avenue Q, Palmdale, CA 93591
Studio
1 bath
$400
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Palmdale
37113 Firethorn St, Palmdale, CA 93550
5 beds
4.5 baths
$700
House for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Palmdale
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palmdale
4138 Club Vista Dr, Palmdale, CA 93551
5 beds
4 baths
$8,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palmdale
3423 Racquet Ln, Palmdale, CA 93551
5 beds
3 baths
$7,800
$6,075
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palmdale
37058 Alton Dr, Palmdale, CA 93550
4 beds
2 baths
$6,950
$5,275
Price drop
House for rent
19h ago
Townhouse for rent in Palmdale
40040 Bluebird Ln, Palmdale, CA 93551
3 beds
3 baths
$3,995
House for rent
21h ago
Verified
38300 30th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825–$2,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
38431 5th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$3,995
$3,895
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 15
1d ago
Verified
3205 Lantana Ct, Palmdale, CA 93551
4 beds
3 baths
$3,449
House for rent
Available Aug 13
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,900
$2,750
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 24
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,900
House for rent
Available May 24
3d ago
Verified
41314 Elsdale Pl, Palmdale, CA 93551
5 beds
3 baths
$3,799
House for rent
Available Aug 20
5d+ ago
Verified
41234 Almond Ave, Palmdale, CA 93551
5 beds
3 baths
$3,770
House for rent
Available Jul 31
21h ago
Verified
38300 30th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825–$2,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
38431 5th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$3,995
$3,895
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 15
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,900
$2,750
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 24
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Frequently asked questions for Palmdale, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Palmdale rental market.
How much is rent in Palmdale?
The average rent in Palmdale is $2,672 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Palmdale?
Average rent prices in Palmdale have decreased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Palmdale rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Palmdale is 39% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $747 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Palmdale?
To comfortably afford rent in Palmdale, you'd need to earn approximately $107,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Palmdale?
April offers the lowest rents in Palmdale, running about 6.7% below November's peak pricing. Timing your search for spring can help optimize your housing costs compared to the more expensive fall season.
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).