Palm Desert, CA rental market

What is the average rent in Palm Desert, CA?

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Last updated November 8, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Palm Desert, CA is $4,000.

Average rent

$4,000

Month-over-monthMoM change

+$200

Year-over-yearYoY change

+$500

Available rentals

450

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $629 to $40,000.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7002
$8002
$1,0001
$1,1002
$1,2001
$1,3002
$1,4002
$1,5008
$1,6006
$1,70010
$1,80021
$1,90014
$2,00010
$2,10015
$2,20012
$2,3005
$2,40017
$2,50020
$2,60019
$2,7007
$2,80013
$2,90027
$3,00013
$3,10012
$3,20015
$3,3007
$3,40017
$3,50013
$3,6007
$3,7008
$3,8006
$3,90016
$4,00014
$4,1009
$4,2006
$4,3003
$4,40020
$4,50020
$4,6002
$4,7009
$4,80010
$4,90024
$5,000+150

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $500 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$3,800$3,495
Feb$3,699$3,500
Mar$3,900$3,360
Apr$3,500$3,250
May$3,477$3,200
Jun$3,450$3,200
Jul$3,500$3,287
Aug$3,500$3,250
Sep$3,500$3,500
Oct$3,500$3,650
Nov$3,500$4,100
Dec$3,500No data

Market temperature

The Palm Desert, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Palm Desert, CA is 100% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Palm Desert, CA?

The average rent in Palm Desert, CA is $4,000.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Palm Desert, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Palm Desert, CA is $1,600 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA is $1,809 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA is $2,995 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA is $5,000 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA is $8,200 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Palm Desert, CA?

Houses in Palm Desert, CA rent between $629 - $40,000 with an average rent of $4,000.

8. How has the rent in Palm Desert, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Palm Desert, CA increased by $500

9. How much has the rent in Palm Desert, CA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Palm Desert, CA increased by $200

10. How many available rentals are there in Palm Desert, CA?

There are currently 450 rentals available in Palm Desert, CA.

11. How do rent prices in Palm Desert, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Palm Desert, CA is $4,000 — 100.1% higher the national average of $1,999.

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