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  1. Building Photo - Canterra
    $314 Off
    Price Drop. $314 Off
    1 BED
    $2,203+
    2 BEDS
    $2,121+
    3 BEDS
    $2,815+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,116 - $4,372
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,121 - $2,938

    Canterra

    74401 Hovley Ln E, Palm Desert, CA 92260
    (442) 241-1038
  14. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $1,695+
    2 BEDS
    $2,150+
    3 BEDS
    $2,495+

    Royal Palms

    40890 Sandy Gale Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92211
    (442) 256-9228
  18. Building Photo - The Palms
    2 BEDS
    $1,875

    The Palms

    44665 Las Palmas Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  37. Building Photo - 43735 Ave Alicante
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,900

    43735 Ave Alicante

    43735 Ave Alicante, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  38. Building Photo - 74800 Sheryl Ave
    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

    74800 Sheryl Ave Unit 23

    74800 Sheryl Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  39. 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
  40. 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $7,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$7,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$7,000

    73110 Calliandra St

    73110 Calliandra St, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  41. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,000

    73318 Shadow Mountain Dr

    73318 Shadow Mountain Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  42. Building Photo - 74606 Driftwood Dr
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,795
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,795
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,795

    74606 Driftwood Dr Unit D

    74606 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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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.

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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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George Washington Charter

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
746 Students
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Abraham Lincoln Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
607 Students
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James Earl Carter Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
487 Students
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Ronald Reagan Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
808 Students

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Frequently asked questions about renting in Palm Desert, CA

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

The average rent in Palm Desert, CA is $1,898.

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 $1,641.

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 $1,898.

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 $2,068.

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 $3,157.

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