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

The average rent in Palm Desert, CA is $1,863.

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 $1,631.

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 $1,863.

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 $2,073.

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 $3,041.

Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Palm Desert, CA

237 Rentals

$405 Off

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1 BED

$2,350+

2 BEDS

$2,495+

3 BEDS

$3,280+

Millennium Apartments

74699 Technology Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (760) 334-5495
2 Months Free

2 Months Free

1 BED

$2,008+

2 BEDS

$2,278+

3 BEDS

$2,961+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,002 - $3,156
Required Monthly Fees$6
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,008 - $3,162

Canterra

74401 Hovley Ln E, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (442) 241-1038
1 Month Free

1 Month Free

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1 BED

$1,830+

2 BEDS

$1,995+

The Regent Palm Desert Apartment Homes

73373 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (442) 256-9241
Rent Special

Rent Special

1 BED

$2,085+

2 BEDS

$2,475+

Mediterra Apartment Homes

43100 Palm Royale Dr, La Quinta, CA 92253

Call (442) 256-8246
Good Value

1 BED

$1,895+

2 BEDS

$2,325+

3 BEDS

$3,685+

Vineyards at Palm Desert Apartment Homes

37600 College Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (442) 256-8079
$425 Off

Price Drop. $425 Off

1 BED

$2,100+

2 BEDS

$2,450+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,100 - $3,215
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,100 - $3,215

Everleigh Palm Desert 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

40445 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (760) 565-5235
1 Month Free

1 Month Free

1 BED

$2,365+

2 BEDS

$2,555+

3 BEDS

$3,035+

The Enclave

35751 Gateway Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (442) 212-0849
1 Month Free

1 Month Free

1 BED

$1,785+

2 BEDS

$2,065+

Mira Bella

40300 Washington St, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203

Call (760) 237-4327
1 BED

$1,770+

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
Good Value

STUDIO

$1,583+

1 BED

$1,639+

2 BEDS

$1,799+

Desert Fountains at Palm Desert

42-125 Idaho St, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (760) 501-2849
Discounts

Discounts

1 BED

$1,605+

2 BEDS

$1,980+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,600 - $1,975
Required Monthly Fees$5
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$1,605 - $1,980

Panorama Apartments

45205 Panorama Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (442) 305-8893
Discounts

Discounts

1 BED

$1,695+

2 BEDS

$2,150+

3 BEDS

$2,495+

Royal Palms

40890 Sandy Gale Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (442) 256-9228
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,850

74755 San Cristoval Cir

74755 San Cristoval Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92260
4 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS

$5,450

40511 Corte Placitas

40511 Corte Placitas, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (760) 413-0471
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,800

77717 Cll Las Brisas S

77717 Cll Las Brisas S, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (760) 218-2987
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,795

43160 Virginia Ave

43160 Virginia Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (619) 550-4780
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$3,150

35431 Bains Ave

35431 Bains Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (619) 550-4780
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$5,999

187 Desert Falls Cir

187 Desert Falls Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (818) 371-4980
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,999

248 Vista Royale Cir W

248 Vista Royale Cir W, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (818) 371-4980
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,200

78301 Terra Cotta Ct

78301 Terra Cotta Ct, La Quinta, CA 92253

Call (760) 546-9456
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,925

32545 Westchester Dr

32545 Westchester Dr, Thousand Palms, CA 92276

Call (760) 778-4208
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,700

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

144 Verde Way Unit Palm Desert

144 Verde Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Apply
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,195

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,195
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,195

43376 Cook St Unit 217

43376 Cook St, Palm Desert, CA 92211
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$2,400

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,400
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,400

48728 Desert Flower Dr Unit 48728

48728 Desert Flower Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$6,250

74085 Old Prospector Trail

74085 Old Prospector Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,095

45421 Sunset Ln Unit C

45421 Sunset Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
5 BEDS, 5 BATHS

$4,000

75285 Buckley Dr

75285 Buckley Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,500

38921 Wisteria Dr

38921 Wisteria Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$10,600

44451 Kings Canyon Ln

44451 Kings Canyon Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$4,500

35330 Rosemont Dr

35330 Rosemont Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$7,500

41786 Woodhaven Dr W

41786 Woodhaven Dr W, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,495

40588 Pebble Beach Cir Unit 47-05

40588 Pebble Beach Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,850

2207 Via Calderia

2207 Via Calderia, Palm Desert, CA 92260
4 BEDS, 5 BATHS

$9,750

74085 Setting Sun Trail

74085 Setting Sun Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 4 BATHS

$2,595

40590 La Costa Cir E Unit 73-03

40590 La Costa Cir E, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$6,795

38613 Wisteria Dr

38613 Wisteria Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
4 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$7,500

44251 Russell Ln

44251 Russell Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,650

74125 San Marino Way

74125 San Marino Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,400

77 Syrah

77 Syrah, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
4 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$4,350

19 Orleans Rd

19 Orleans Rd, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
4 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$3,199

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Palm Desert at a Glance

Average Rent

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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 $1,631 / mo
1 Bedroom 737 Sq Ft $1,863 / mo
2 Bedrooms 1,013 Sq Ft $2,073 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,284 Sq Ft $3,041 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Palm Desert

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Whitehawk 556 Sq Ft $1,718/mo
Golden Sun Estates 567 Sq Ft $1,725/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 School

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,079 Students

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Palm Desert High

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

GreatSchools Rating

George Washington Charter School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

746 Students

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George Washington Charter

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

746 Students

GreatSchools Rating

James Earl Carter Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

487 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Abraham Lincoln Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

607 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Abraham Lincoln Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

607 Students

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