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.

One Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Palm Desert, CA

140 Rentals

1 Month Free

1 Month Free

1 BED

$2,145

Canterra

74401 Hovley Ln E, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (442) 241-1038
1 BED

$2,095

Everleigh Palm Desert 55+ Active Adult Apa...

40445 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (760) 565-5235
1 BED

$2,105

The Enclave

35751 Gateway Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (442) 212-0849
1 BED

$1,995

Vineyards at Palm Desert Apartment Homes

37600 College Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (442) 256-8079
1 BED

$1,995

Mediterra Apartment Homes

43100 Palm Royale Dr, La Quinta, CA 92253

Call (442) 256-8246
1 BED

$1,385

Mira Bella

40300 Washington St, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203

Call (760) 237-4327
1 BED

$1,796

Villas on the Green

77120 California Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (442) 305-8386
1 BED

$2,200

Millennium Apartments

74699 Technology Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (760) 334-5495
1 BED

$1,625

Panorama Apartments

45205 Panorama Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (442) 305-8893
1 BED

$1,699

Desert Oasis Apartments

77777 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (442) 215-5006
1 BED

$1,639

Desert Fountains at Palm Desert

42-125 Idaho St, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (760) 501-2849
1 BED

$1,625

Ariana at El Paseo Boutique Apartment Homes

45278 Deep Canyon Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (442) 282-7268
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,000

77805 California Dr Unit A11

77805 California Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Apply
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,800

78053 Cobalt Ct Unit 78053 Cobalt Court

78053 Cobalt Ct, La Quinta, CA 92253

Apply
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,750

45421 Sunset Ln Unit 2

45421 Sunset Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
1 BED

$1,950

Royal Palms

40890 Sandy Gale Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92211
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,300

2011 Via San Martino

2011 Via San Martino, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (619) 550-4780
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,500

37209 Mojave Sage St

37209 Mojave Sage St, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (442) 998-2231
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,750

45421 Sunset Ln Unit 9

45421 Sunset Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,000

73415 Shadow Mountain Dr

73415 Shadow Mountain Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (909) 389-8306
1 BED, 2 BATHS

$2,995

45380 Panorama Dr

45380 Panorama Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (760) 422-4111
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,695

78650 Ave 42 Unit 111

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

$1,675

78650 Ave 42

78650 Ave 42, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203

Call (714) 287-0836
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,645

73216 Santa Rosa Way

73216 Santa Rosa Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260
1 BED, 2 BATHS

$2,695

39856 Narcissus Way

39856 Narcissus Way, Palm Desert, CA 92211
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,750

45421 Sunset Ln Unit 9

45421 Sunset Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,400

2801 Via Calderia

2801 Via Calderia, Palm Desert, CA 92260
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,350

687 Calle Vibrante

687 Calle Vibrante, Palm Desert, CA 92211
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,995

2002 Via San Martino

2002 Via San Martino, Palm Desert, CA 92260
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,850

77805 California Dr Unit A11

77805 California Dr, 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

$2,450

2011 Via San Martino

2011 Via San Martino, Palm Desert, CA 92260
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,180

78167 Crimson Ct

78167 Crimson Ct, La Quinta, CA 92253
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,500

78347 Scarlet Ct

78347 Scarlet Ct, La Quinta, CA 92253
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,695

78650 Ave 42 Unit 111

78650 Ave 42, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203

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Palm Desert at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,870

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School Rating

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Some Transit

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Somewhat Bikeable

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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

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

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Palm Desert High

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,050 Students

GreatSchools Rating

James Earl Carter Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

516 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Ronald Reagan Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

834 Students

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Abraham Lincoln Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

585 Students

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