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 October 2026, the average rent in Palm Desert, CA is $3,500 per month, which is 80% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,500

2.9%$100 increase month-over-month

0.0%No change year over year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

466

APARTMENTS

$2,253

HOUSES

$4,450

TOWNHOUSES

$2,675

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Palm Desert, CA at $2,253 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,450 per month. Townhomes average $2,675 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,795
2 Bedrooms	$2,950
3 Bedrooms	$4,500
4 Bedrooms	$5,295
All	$3,500

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Palm Desert, CA is $1,795 per month, followed by $2,950 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,500 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $5,295 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,200
2 Bedrooms	$2,475
3 Bedrooms	$2,995
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,675

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Palm Desert, CA is $1,200 per month, followed by $2,475 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $2,995 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,775
2 Bedrooms	$2,800
3 Bedrooms	$5,167
4 Bedrooms	$2,950
All	$2,800

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA is $1,775 per month, followed by $2,800 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $5,167 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,950 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,800
2 Bedrooms	$3,650
3 Bedrooms	$4,350
4 Bedrooms	$5,500
All	$4,450

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Palm Desert, CA is $1,800 per month, followed by $3,650 for a 2 bedroom house, $4,350 for a 3 bedroom house, and $5,500 for a 4 bedroom house.