What are the average rent costs in Palm Desert, CA?

The average rent in Palm Desert, CA is $1,876.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Palm Desert, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Palm Desert, CA is $1,634.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA is $1,876.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA is $2,045.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA is $3,180.

Apartments for Rent in Palm Desert, CA with Washer/Dryer Connections

90 Rentals

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Rent Special

1 BED

$1,995+

2 BEDS

$2,445+

Mediterra Apartment Homes

43100 Palm Royale Dr, La Quinta, CA 92253

Call (442) 256-8246
2 BEDS

$2,080

Saddleback

78650 Avenue 42, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203

Call (442) 227-3714
Exceptional Value

1 BED

$1,699+

2 BEDS

$1,959+

3 BEDS

$2,499+

Desert Oasis Apartments

77777 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (442) 215-5006
4 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$3,200

621 Calle Vibrante

621 Calle Vibrante, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (760) 989-1395
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,695

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,695
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,695

74533 Sagebrush Dr

74533 Sagebrush Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,295

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,295
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,295

74533 Sagebrush Dr

74533 Sagebrush Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,295

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,295
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,295

74606 Driftwood Dr Unit 3

74606 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,695

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,695
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,695

74606 Driftwood Dr Unit 1

74606 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,800

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,800
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,800

78480 Montego Bay Cir

78480 Montego Bay Cir, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,200

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,200
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,200

73955 Shadow Mountain Dr Unit 73955 SHADOW MOUNTAIN DRIVE

73955 Shadow Mountain Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,100

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,100
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,100

73951 Shadow Mountain Dr Unit 73951

73951 Shadow Mountain Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,500

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,500
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,500

74111 Catalina Way

74111 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,975

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,975
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,975

78861 Avenue 42 Unit C

78861 Avenue 42, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,700+

2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,200+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,700 - $2,200
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,700 - $2,200

74430 Driftwood Dr

74430 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,350

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,350
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,350

43376 Cook St Unit 217

43376 Cook St, Palm Desert, CA 92211
5 BEDS, 7 BATHS

$7,000

74226 Via Venezia

74226 Via Venezia, Palm Desert, CA 92260
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$11,000

73245 Bursera Way

73245 Bursera Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260
4 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$7,500

44251 Russell Ln

44251 Russell Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,500

76706 New York Ave

76706 New York Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,250

38153 Noble Canyon Dr

38153 Noble Canyon Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,495

73441 Foxtail Ln

73441 Foxtail Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
4 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$3,490

40808 Eastwood Ln

40808 Eastwood Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,200

203 Serena Dr

203 Serena Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,295

43376 Cook St Unit 217

43376 Cook St, Palm Desert, CA 92211
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,800

223 Serena Dr

223 Serena Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,500

38250 Azalea Dr

38250 Azalea Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,000

73590 Golf Course Ln Unit A

73590 Golf Course Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,195

73415 Royal Palm Dr

73415 Royal Palm Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,995

76983 California Dr

76983 California Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$2,795

607 Calle Vibrante

607 Calle Vibrante, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,000

8 Las Cruces Ln

8 Las Cruces Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$7,000

47171 El Agadir

47171 El Agadir, Palm Desert, CA 92260
4 BEDS, 6 BATHS

$7,750

49340 Sunrose Ln

49340 Sunrose Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
4 BEDS, 5 BATHS

$6,800

104 Azzuro Dr

104 Azzuro Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
4 BEDS, 4 BATHS

$7,500

72827 Haystack Rd

72827 Haystack Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92260
4 BEDS, 4 BATHS

$8,500

72689 Beavertail St

72689 Beavertail St, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$3,250

73429 Foxtail Ln

73429 Foxtail Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,500

45900 Quailbrush St

45900 Quailbrush St, Palm Desert, CA 92260
3 BEDS, 4 BATHS

$7,000

75323 Mansfield Dr

75323 Mansfield Dr, Indian Wells, CA 92210
2 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$12,500

74687 Arroyo Dr

74687 Arroyo Dr, Indian Wells, CA 92210
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$6,500

71581 Halgar Rd

71581 Halgar Rd, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,500

71798 San Gorgonio Rd

71798 San Gorgonio Rd, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

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Palm Desert at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,876

(All bedrooms and property types)

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Palm Desert, CA Apartments for Rent

Palm Desert is a desert city in the Coachella Valley region of Riverside County, situated along the Colorado Desert arm of the Sonoran Desert about 15 miles east of Palm Springs. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Palm Desert, you'll discover everything from contemporary apartment communities near the famous El Paseo shopping and dining district to rentals close to College of the Desert and the city's many golf courses. With a population over 72,000 and a median household income around $79,000, the city has grown significantly since the 1980s while maintaining its desert resort charm.

Renting in Palm Desert means easy access to recreation, shopping, and transportation throughout the Coachella Valley. Highway 111 and Interstate 10 make commuting to nearby cities like Indio, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Springs a breeze—most local drives take 20 minutes or less. The city offers attractions like the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, the McCallum Theatre, and several parks including Civic Center Park and Cahuilla Hills Park. Palm Springs International Airport is just a quick drive away, making regional travel convenient. With year-round sunshine, plenty of golf courses, and hiking trails in the nearby Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains, the area's perfect for anyone wanting an active outdoor lifestyle with all the benefits of desert living.

Renting in Palm Desert

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Studio 604 Sq Ft $1,634 / mo
1 Bedroom 737 Sq Ft $1,876 / mo
2 Bedrooms 1,013 Sq Ft $2,045 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,284 Sq Ft $3,180 / mo

Education

College/University High School Middle School Elementary School

Coll. of the Desert

Public University

Coll. of the Desert, East Val Eastern Valley Center

Coll. of the Desert, Mecca Ctr Mecca Thermal Center

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Palm Desert High

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,079 Students

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Palm Desert High School

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,079 Students

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Palm Desert Charter Middle

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,298 Students

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Palm Desert Charter Middle School

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,298 Students

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George Washington Charter

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

746 Students

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George Washington Charter School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

746 Students

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James Earl Carter Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

487 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Abraham Lincoln Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

607 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Abraham Lincoln Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

607 Students

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