What's the average rent in Palm Desert, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Palm Desert, CA

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Palm Desert, CA is $3,250 per month, which is 70% higher than the national average rent of $1,910 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,250

0.0%No change month over month

-7.1%-$250 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

496

APARTMENTS

$1,961

HOUSES

$4,000

TOWNHOUSES

$2,795

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Palm Desert, CA at $1,961 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,000 per month. Townhomes average $2,795 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,723
2 Bedrooms	$2,728
3 Bedrooms	$3,900
4 Bedrooms	$4,850
All	$3,244

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Palm Desert, CA is $1,723 per month, followed by $2,728 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,900 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,850 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,800
2 Bedrooms	$2,295
3 Bedrooms	$3,200
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,450

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Palm Desert, CA is $1,800 per month, followed by $2,295 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $3,200 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,699
2 Bedrooms	$2,700
3 Bedrooms	$4,500
4 Bedrooms	$3,900
All	$2,795

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA is $1,699 per month, followed by $2,700 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $4,500 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,900 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,987
2 Bedrooms	$3,100
3 Bedrooms	$3,900
4 Bedrooms	$4,850
All	$3,990

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Palm Desert, CA is $1,987 per month, followed by $3,100 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,900 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,850 for a 4 bedroom house.