
Apartments For Rent By Owner in Palm Desert, CA
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2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,200
42297 Sultan Ave Unit The Oasis Country Club
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,800
78053 Cobalt Ct Unit 78053 Cobalt Court
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2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$1,895
74443 Driftwood Dr Unit 2
74443 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,895
45275 Sunset Ln Unit B8 #2
45275 Sunset Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,795
45296 Panorama Dr Unit B4 #2
45296 Panorama Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,750
45421 Sunset Ln Unit 2
45421 Sunset Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$2,990
336 Desert Falls Dr E Unit DF Condo
336 Desert Falls Dr E, Palm Desert, CA 92211 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,900
73820 Larrea St Unit H
73820 Larrea St, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$2,295
45290 Sunset Ln
45290 Sunset Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,125
73131 San Nicholas Ave Unit B
73131 San Nicholas Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
Rent Special2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,800
77402 Preston Trl
77402 Preston Trl, Palm Desert, CA 92211 -
Rent Special2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,500
43376 Cook St Unit 91
43376 Cook St, Palm Desert, CA 92211 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,750
42740 Clifford St Unit C
42740 Clifford St, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,600
74137 Scholar Ln E Unit 74137Scholar
74137 Scholar Ln E, Palm Desert, CA 92211 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,000
78395 Terra Cotta Ct Unit 395
78395 Terra Cotta Ct, La Quinta, CA 92253 -
Rent Special2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,995
69 Marbella Dr Unit FURNISHED Vie est Belle
69 Marbella Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,500
78205 Cortez Ln Unit #
78205 Cortez Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,799
74 Avenida Las Palmas
74 Avenida Las Palmas, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Palm Desert at a Glance
Palm Desert, CA Apartments 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 604 Sq Ft $1,634 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 734 Sq Ft $1,870 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 1,013 Sq Ft $2,089 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,284 Sq Ft $3,108 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Palm Desert
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Whitehawk 555 Sq Ft $1,718/mo
- Golden Sun Estates 569 Sq Ft $1,737/mo
- South Palm Desert 726 Sq Ft $1,813/mo
- Silver Sands 875 Sq Ft $2,437/mo
Average Rent in Nearby Cities
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Cities Average Rent
- Palm Desert $1,953/mo
- Indian Wells $2,000/mo
- Bermuda Dunes $1,761/mo
- Rancho Mirage $2,100/mo
- Indio $1,684/mo
- La Quinta $1,947/mo
- Cathedral City $2,216/mo
- Palm Springs $1,808/mo
- Coachella $2,025/mo
- Desert Hot Springs $1,377/mo
- Mountain Center $2,467/mo
- Idyllwild $1,325/mo
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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 $1,870.
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 $1,870.
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 $2,089.
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 $3,108.
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