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

The average rent in Palm Desert, CA is $1,866.

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 $1,866.

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 $2,070.

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 $3,032.

Apartments for Rent in Palm Desert, CA with Utilities Included

98 Rentals

Good Value

1 BED

$1,895+

2 BEDS

$2,400+

3 BEDS

$3,685+

Vineyards at Palm Desert Apartment Homes

37600 College Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (442) 256-8079
1 BED

$1,770+

2 BEDS

$2,080+

Saddleback

78650 Avenue 42, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203

Call (442) 227-3714
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
Discounts

Discounts

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
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,800

77717 Cll Las Brisas S

77717 Cll Las Brisas S, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (760) 218-2987
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,100

74213 Storke Dr

74213 Storke Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (760) 831-2008
4 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS

$5,450

40511 Corte Placitas

40511 Corte Placitas, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (760) 413-0471
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,400

47975 Joshua Ct

47975 Joshua Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (818) 970-8847
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$1,500

74189 Storke Dr Unit Studio B

74189 Storke Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (323) 334-7933
4 BEDS, 4 BATHS

$5,475

40879 Sandpiper Ct

40879 Sandpiper Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (818) 371-4980
4 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS

$3,995

134 Tesori Dr

134 Tesori Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (818) 371-4980
3 BEDS, 4 BATHS

$7,850

73310 Ironwood St

73310 Ironwood St, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (818) 371-4980
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,375

78337 Gray Hawk Dr

78337 Gray Hawk Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

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

$4,175

77779 St Augustine Dr

77779 St Augustine Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (818) 371-4980
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,175

73125 Guadalupe Ave

73125 Guadalupe Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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

$3,400

74198 Storke Dr

74198 Storke Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (714) 348-2894
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,225

43760 Milan Ct

43760 Milan Ct, La Quinta, CA 92253

Call (818) 371-4980
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,950

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,950
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,950

73951 Shadow Mountain Dr Unit 73951

73951 Shadow Mountain Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,050

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,050
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,050

73955 Shadow Mountain Dr Unit 73955 SHADOW MOUNTAIN DRIVE

73955 Shadow Mountain Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,000

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,000
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,000

74549 Sagebrush Dr Unit 3

74549 Sagebrush Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$4,995

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$4,995
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$4,995

43550 Carmel Cir

43550 Carmel Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,050

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,050
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,050

78313 Terra Cotta Ct Unit La Quinta

78313 Terra Cotta Ct, La Quinta, CA 92253

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2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,800

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,800
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,800

72577 Edgehill Dr Unit ICV Condo

72577 Edgehill Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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

43376 Cook St Unit 88

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

$1,150

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,150
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,150

73490 Ojai Pl Unit Ojai Place

73490 Ojai Pl, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$3,000

77320 Colorado St

77320 Colorado St, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,750

78448 Desert Willow Dr

78448 Desert Willow Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$6,795

38613 Wisteria Dr

38613 Wisteria Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,850

40657 Preston Trail

40657 Preston Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,500

38921 Wisteria Dr

38921 Wisteria Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$2,650

48944 Desert Flower Dr

48944 Desert Flower Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$10,600

44451 Kings Canyon Ln

44451 Kings Canyon Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,500

78770 Golden Reed Dr

78770 Golden Reed Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$15,000

73460 Agave Ln

73460 Agave Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,900

74549 Sagebrush Dr

74549 Sagebrush Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
4 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$4,500

40825 Avenida Califia

40825 Avenida Califia, Palm Desert, CA 92260
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$7,500

41786 Woodhaven Dr W

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

$2,900

31759 Shelter Dr

31759 Shelter Dr, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,950

78650 Ave 42 Unit 1906

78650 Ave 42, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203

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Palm Desert at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,866

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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 $1,866 / mo
2 Bedrooms 1,013 Sq Ft $2,070 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,284 Sq Ft $3,032 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Palm Desert

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Whitehawk 550 Sq Ft $1,717/mo
Golden Sun Estates 562 Sq Ft $1,724/mo
Silver Sands 819 Sq Ft $2,343/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

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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 School

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,298 Students

GreatSchools Rating

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

Ronald Reagan Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

808 Students

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