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

The average rent in Palm Desert, CA is $1,874.

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 $1,635.

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 $1,874.

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 $2,036.

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 $3,170.

Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Palm Desert, CA

262 Rentals

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1 BED

$2,295+

2 BEDS

$2,710+

3 BEDS

$3,280+

Millennium Apartments

74699 Technology Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (760) 334-5495
$295 Off

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1 BED

$2,171+

2 BEDS

$2,245+

3 BEDS

$3,358+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,165 - $5,768
Required Monthly Fees$6
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,171 - $3,514

Canterra

74401 Hovley Ln E, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (442) 241-1038
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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

$1,995+

2 BEDS

$2,355+

Mediterra Apartment Homes

43100 Palm Royale Dr, La Quinta, CA 92253

Call (442) 256-8246
1 BED

$2,245+

2 BEDS

$2,695+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,245 - $3,215
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,245 - $3,215

Everleigh Palm Desert 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

40445 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (760) 565-5235
Good Value

1 BED

$1,985+

2 BEDS

$2,375+

Vineyards at Palm Desert Apartment Homes

37600 College Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (442) 256-8079
Good Value

1 BED

$2,065+

2 BEDS

$1,995+

3 BEDS

$2,735+

The Enclave

35751 Gateway Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (442) 212-0849
1 Month Free

1 Month Free

1 BED

$1,800+

2 BEDS

$2,065+

Mira Bella

40300 Washington St, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203

Call (760) 237-4327
2 BEDS

$2,080

Saddleback

78650 Avenue 42, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203

Call (442) 227-3714
1 BED

$1,630+

2 BEDS

$1,980+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,625 - $1,975
Required Monthly Fees$5
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$1,630 - $1,980

Panorama Apartments

45205 Panorama Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (442) 305-8893
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
Rent Special

Rent Special

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
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,095

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,095
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,095

72756 Willow St

72756 Willow St, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (442) 419-8893
1 BED

$1,550

The Pines Apartments

73170 Tumbleweed Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS

$1,875

The Palms

44665 Las Palmas Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,575

73700 Grapevine St Unit 14

73700 Grapevine St, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (760) 218-4459
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,995

43160 Virginia Ave

43160 Virginia Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (619) 550-4780
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,495

35481 Domani Dr

35481 Domani Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (949) 403-4036
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,999

248 Vista Royale Cir W

248 Vista Royale Cir W, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (818) 371-4980
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$5,999

187 Desert Falls Cir

187 Desert Falls Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (818) 371-4980
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,750

74189 Storke Dr

74189 Storke Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (323) 334-7933
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,400

40395 Pebble Beach Cir

40395 Pebble Beach Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (630) 319-9500
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,950

32545 Westchester Dr

32545 Westchester Dr, Thousand Palms, CA 92276

Call (760) 778-4208
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

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,200

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

78395 Terra Cotta Ct Unit 307

78395 Terra Cotta Ct, La Quinta, CA 92253

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,200

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

78197 Indigo Dr Unit 307

78197 Indigo Dr, La Quinta, CA 92253

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,995

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,995
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,995

42205 Adams St Unit #4

42205 Adams St, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203

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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
Discounts

Discounts

3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$2,500

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,500
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,500

363 Desert Falls Dr E Unit Desert Falls

363 Desert Falls Dr E, Palm Desert, CA 92211
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,800

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

74701 Merle Dr

74701 Merle 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

78205 Cortez Ln Unit 176

78205 Cortez Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,650

74125 San Marino Way

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

$3,495

73441 Foxtail Ln

73441 Foxtail Ln, 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, 1 BATH

$2,295

74614 Driftwood Dr Unit C

74614 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$7,500

41786 Woodhaven Dr W

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

$3,600

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
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$6,700

38613 Wisteria Dr

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

$2,795

607 Calle Vibrante

607 Calle Vibrante, Palm Desert, CA 92211

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Palm Desert at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,874

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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 $1,635 / mo
1 Bedroom 737 Sq Ft $1,874 / mo
2 Bedrooms 1,013 Sq Ft $2,036 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,284 Sq Ft $3,170 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Palm Desert

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
South Palm Desert 687 Sq Ft $1,632/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

GreatSchools Rating

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

GreatSchools Rating

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

GreatSchools Rating

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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