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Apartments For Rent By Owner in Palm Desert, CA

28 Rentals
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  1. Building Photo - 72756 Willow St
    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
    (442) 419-8893
  2. Building Photo - 43550 Carmel Cir
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $4,550
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,550
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,550

    43550 Carmel Cir

    43550 Carmel Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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  3. Building Photo - 74111 Catalina Way
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,500

    74111 Catalina Way

    74111 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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  4. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950

    72732 Bursera Way

    72732 Bursera Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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  5. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,875
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,875
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,875

    263 Vista Royale Cir W

    263 Vista Royale Cir W, Palm Desert, CA 92211
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  6. 1 BED, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,800

    73729 Desert Vista Ct

    73729 Desert Vista Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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  7. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,250

    326 Paseo Primavera

    326 Paseo Primavera, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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  9. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,250

    78205 Cortez Ln Unit 177

    78205 Cortez Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210
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  10. 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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  11. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100

    78395 Terra Cotta Ct Unit 307

    78395 Terra Cotta Ct, La Quinta, CA 92253
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  12. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,000

    78205 Cortez Ln Unit 176

    78205 Cortez Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210
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  13. 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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  14. 4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $3,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,950

    45 Pebble Beach Dr Unit House

    45 Pebble Beach Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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  15. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,250

    45719 W Verba Santa Dr

    45719 W Verba Santa Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  16. 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
  17. 2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,995

    74443 Driftwood Dr Unit 2

    74443 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  18. 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
  19. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,500

    47975 Joshua Ct Unit 47975

    47975 Joshua Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  20. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,200

    203 Serena Dr Unit Serena

    203 Serena Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  21. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100

    74800 Sheryl Ave Unit 103

    74800 Sheryl Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  22. 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
  23. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,475
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,475
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,475

    74126 Chicory St Unit B

    74126 Chicory St, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  24. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,700+
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,350+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700 - $2,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700 - $2,350

    74430 Driftwood Dr

    74430 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  25. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,850

    74442 Driftwood Dr Unit 74442 driftwood

    74442 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  26. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,350
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,350

    78429 Terra Cotta Ct Unit 429

    78429 Terra Cotta Ct, La Quinta, CA 92253
  27. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,300

    78861 Avenue 42 Unit C

    78861 Avenue 42, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203

Palm Desert at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,896
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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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Education

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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
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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
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James Earl Carter Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
487 Students
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Abraham Lincoln Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
607 Students
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Abraham Lincoln Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
607 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 $1,896.

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 $1,896.

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 $2,056.

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 $3,149.

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