Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Average rent in
Palmdale, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Palmdale rent stands today
Palmdale, CA rent rose 3.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,695/month. Renters today are paying $43 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Palmdale runs 38.2% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median. The market offers 154 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Palmdale rent for $1,262/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,550/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,800/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,800/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,525/month. Houses command a median of $3,000/month while apartments sit at $1,650/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Palmdale
$2,695/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Palmdale is $2,695 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% above the national average rent, or $745 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Palmdale
154
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Palmdale rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Palmdale, CA
Average rent prices in Palmdale 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
Palmdale, CA
Rent prices in Palmdale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Palmdale is $1,650, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Palmdale run $1,575 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,262 | 2% |  17% | |
1 bedroom | $1,550 | 6% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,800 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,525 | 3% | No Change |
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 | $1,650 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | 8% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,262
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,525
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
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
$1,650
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
8%
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
38%higher than the national median
54%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Palmdale, CA is 10% lower than the median rent in Acton, CA.
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2%Discover rentals in Palmdale, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Palmdale
18512 E Avenue Q, Palmdale, CA 93591
Studio
1 bath
$400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palmdale
39020 Deer Run Rd #NA, Palmdale, CA 93551
1 bed
1 bath
$750
House for rent
Available May 5
1d ago
38235 10th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,160–$1,290
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Apartment for rent in Palmdale
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palmdale
3423 Racquet Ln, Palmdale, CA 93551
5 beds
3 baths
$7,500
House for rent
Available Jul 13
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palmdale
4138 Club Vista Dr, Palmdale, CA 93551
5 beds
4 baths
$7,500
House for rent
Available Apr 6
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palmdale
37058 Alton Dr, Palmdale, CA 93550
4 beds
2 baths
$7,000
House for rent
Available Feb 22
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palmdale
41638 Cielo Vista Dr, Palmdale, CA 93551
4 beds
5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
38300 30th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825–$2,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
38675 38675 - 38707 12th St East, Palmdale, CA 93550
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$1,950
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,900
House for rent
Available May 24
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palmdale
3559 E Avenue R14, Palmdale, CA 93550
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,895
House for rent
Available Sep 11
1d ago
Verified
38300 30th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825–$2,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,900
House for rent
Available May 24
4d ago
37850 20th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,372–$2,121
Apartment for rent
1d ago
37938 Palm Vista Ave, Palmdale, CA 93550
3 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
38300 30th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825–$2,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,900
House for rent
Available May 24
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palmdale
3559 E Avenue R14, Palmdale, CA 93550
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,895
House for rent
Available Sep 11
5h ago
Apartment for rent in Palmdale
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
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 $2,695 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Palmdale?
Average rent prices in Palmdale have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Palmdale rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Palmdale is 38% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $745 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 $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 Palmdale?
Palmdale's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,000 monthly. These figures reflect current pricing in California's Antelope Valley market.
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).