Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 13, 2026
Average rent in
Palmdale, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Palmdale, CA rent slipped 3.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,600/month. Renters today are paying $100 less per month on average than last year as the market continues to cool from its 2024 peak of $2,800/month.
Compared to national trends
Palmdale runs 36.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market relative to the national average despite a modest inventory of 128 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Palmdale sit around $1,250/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,499/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,790/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $2,800/month and 4+ bedrooms $3,499/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Palmdale
$2,600/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Palmdale is $2,600 per month as of November 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $700 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Palmdale
128
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 3% over the last month and have decreased 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
Palmdale, CA
Rent prices in Palmdale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Palmdale is $1,699, whereas a house costs $2,997. 1-bedroom apartments in Palmdale run $1,537 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,789.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 | No Change | 21% | |
1 bedroom | $1,499 | No Change |  4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,789 | No Change | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,800 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,499 | 3% | 8% |
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 | $1,699 | 3% | 6% | |
Condos | $2,772 | No Change | 58% | |
Houses | $2,997 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,330 | 10% | 6% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,499
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,789
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,499
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
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
$1,699
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,772
Last year
58%
Houses
Average rent
$2,997
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,330
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
6%
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
37%higher than the national median
79%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Palmdale, CA is 24% lower than the median rent in Acton, CA.
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6%Discover rentals in Palmdale, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Palmdale
18512 E Avenue Q, Palmdale, CA 93591
Studio
1 bath
$400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2h ago
House for rent in Palmdale
37113 Firethorn St, Palmdale, CA 93550
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palmdale
37727 Harvey St, Palmdale, CA 93550
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Palmdale
2944 Casamia Ave #3, Palmdale, CA 93550
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Palmdale
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Apartment for rent in Palmdale
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palmdale
1305 Windsor Pl, Palmdale, CA 93551
2 beds
2 baths
$2,499
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
38441 5th St W, Palmdale, CA 93551
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,645–$2,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
38300 30th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825–$2,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available May 24
9h ago
38121 25th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825–$2,032
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
17h ago
Apartment for rent in Palmdale
3 beds
2 baths
$1,802
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available May 24
1d ago
Verified
38300 30th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825–$2,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
38612 Mesquite Rd #NA, Palmdale, CA 93551
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Palmdale
9755 E Avenue Q #B, Palmdale, CA 93591
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 26
1d ago
Verified
38300 30th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825–$2,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available May 24
2h ago
House for rent in Palmdale
37113 Firethorn St, Palmdale, CA 93550
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Dec 1
1d ago
38235 10th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550
1 bed
1 bath
$1,194
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
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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 $2,600 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Palmdale?
Average rent prices in Palmdale have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Palmdale rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Palmdale is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 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 $104,000/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).