What's the average rent in Palmdale, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Palmdale, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Palmdale, CA is $2,700 per month, which is 40% higher than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,700

0.2%$5 increase month-over-month

0.0%No change year over year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

244

APARTMENTS

$2,100

HOUSES

$3,099

TOWNHOUSES

$2,398

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Palmdale, CA at $2,100 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,099 per month. Townhomes average $2,398 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,460
2 Bedrooms	$1,995
3 Bedrooms	$2,800
4 Bedrooms	$3,200
All	$2,700

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Palmdale, CA is $1,460 per month, followed by $1,995 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,800 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,200 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,695
3 Bedrooms	$3,699
4 Bedrooms	$1,000
All	$2,398

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Palmdale, CA is $1,695 per month, followed by $3,699 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $1,000 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,629
2 Bedrooms	$1,979
3 Bedrooms	$2,640
4 Bedrooms	$2,195
All	$2,000

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Palmdale, CA is $1,629 per month, followed by $1,979 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,640 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,195 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,095
2 Bedrooms	$2,200
3 Bedrooms	$2,900
4 Bedrooms	$3,225
All	$3,099

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Palmdale, CA is $1,095 per month, followed by $2,200 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,900 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,225 for a 4 bedroom house.