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

The average rent in Palm Desert, CA is $1,936.

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 $1,616.

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 $1,936.

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 $2,084.

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 $2,968.

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Cheap Condos for Rent in Palm Desert, CA

639 Rentals

1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,100

72795 Datil Way Unit 3

72795 Datil Way, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,145

72795 Datil Way Unit 5

72795 Datil Way, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,150

72795 Datil Way Unit 4

72795 Datil Way, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$1,200

73435 San Nicholas Ave Unit Casita

73435 San Nicholas Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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STUDIO, 1 BATH

$1,200

78848 Alliance Way

78848 Alliance Way, Palm Desert, CA 92211
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,500

72883 Sierra Vista Dr Unit E

72883 Sierra Vista Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$1,500

73850 Fairway Dr Unit 133 Shadow Mountain Resor

73850 Fairway Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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2 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$1,560

45634 Appian Way

45634 Appian Way, Indian Wells, CA 92210
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,599

44700 Las Palmas Ave Unit 03

44700 Las Palmas Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,600

72771 Citrus Ct

72771 Citrus Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92260
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,675

78650 Ave 42

78650 Ave 42, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,675

78650 Ave 42 Unit 604

78650 Ave 42, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,699

AVAILABLE NOW!! 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment... Unit B

74124 Candlewood St, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,700

78836 Stansbury Ct

78836 Stansbury Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,750

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72685 Raven Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,795

Indian Creek Villas, Unfurnished, Long Term Unit 4

72611 Edgehill Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,799

AVAILABLE NOW! 1 Bed / 1 Bath Condo in Pal...

43376 Cook St, Palm Desert, CA 92211
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,800

40752 Sea Island Ln

40752 Sea Island Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92211
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,800

77805 California Dr Unit A2

77805 California Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,800

45451 Deep Canyon Rd Unit 4

45451 Deep Canyon Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,825

72631 Thrush Rd Unit 2

72631 Thrush Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,850

AVAILABLE NOW! 2 Bed 2 Bath Condo in Bermu...

78650 Ave 42, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,850

38286 Brandywine Ave

38286 Brandywine Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,850

38286 Brandywine Ave

38286 Brandywine Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,875

73530 Catalina Way Unit info@twelve14.com

73530 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,895

74402 Abronia Trail Unit 1

74402 Abronia Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,895

73740 Santa Rosa Way Unit E

73740 Santa Rosa Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,900

74800 Sheryl Ave Unit 15-4

74800 Sheryl Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,900

48792 Desert Flower Dr

48792 Desert Flower Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,900

46305 Portola Ave

46305 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,950

45325 Sage Ln Unit 7

45325 Sage Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,950

44520 San Rafael Ave Unit 2

44520 San Rafael Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,975

78650 Ave 42 Unit 1810

78650 Ave 42, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,990

72577 Edgehill Dr Unit 3

72577 Edgehill Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,995

46050 CA-74 Unit 1

46050 CA-74, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,995

31634 Thelma Ave Unit #3

31634 Thelma Ave, Thousand Palms, CA 92276

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2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,995

48680 Desert Flower Dr

48680 Desert Flower Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,999

COMING SOON! 2 Bed 2 Bath condo in Palm De... Unit 4

77665 Michigan Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,000

72745 Willow St Unit 3

72745 Willow St, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,000

78650 Ave 42 Unit 610

78650 Ave 42, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,000

40595 Preston Trail

40595 Preston Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,000

42402 Sand Dune Dr

42402 Sand Dune Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

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Palm Desert at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,936

(All bedrooms and property types)

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School Rating

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Some Transit

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Transportation in Palm Desert

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Palm Desert, CA Condos for Rent

Nestled in the Coachella Valley, Palm Desert combines desert landscapes with metropolitan conveniences. The city features mountain views, El Paseo shopping district, and access to the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is around $1,927, positioning Palm Desert as a desert community with resort-inspired amenities.

Palm Desert residents enjoy educational institutions like College of the Desert and California State University San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus, performances at the McCallum Theatre, and exploration at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. The city maintains 14 public parks, and its location 14 miles east of Palm Springs provides additional entertainment options. Apartments in Palm Desert offer access to shopping centers and restaurants while maintaining proximity to outdoor recreation areas.

Renting in Palm Desert

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Studio 603 Sq Ft $1,616 / mo
1 Bedroom 734 Sq Ft $1,936 / mo
2 Bedrooms 1,013 Sq Ft $2,084 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,284 Sq Ft $2,968 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Palm Desert

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Whitehawk 557 Sq Ft $1,746/mo
Golden Sun Estates 573 Sq Ft $1,761/mo
Silver Sands 823 Sq Ft $2,429/mo

Getting Around Palm Desert

Transportation

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore^® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Education

College/University High School Elementary School

Coll. of the Desert

Public University

Coll. of the Desert, East Val Eastern Valley Center

Palm Desert High

out of 10 Rating

Public | Grades 9- 12 | 2,050 Students

James Earl Carter Elementary

out of 10 Rating

Public | Grades K- 5 | 516 Students

Ronald Reagan Elementary

out of 10 Rating

Public | Grades K- 5 | 834 Students

Abraham Lincoln Elementary

out of 10 Rating

Public | Grades K- 5 | 585 Students

School data provided by Great Schools^ⓘ

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