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 $1,631.

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 $2,071.

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 $3,106.

Apartments under $2,000 for Rent in Palm Desert, CA

118 Rentals

1 Month Free

1 Month Free

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1 BED

$1,830+

2 BEDS

$1,995+

The Regent Palm Desert Apartment Homes

73373 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (442) 256-9241
Rent Special

Rent Special

1 BED

$1,995

Mediterra Apartment Homes

43100 Palm Royale Dr, La Quinta, CA 92253

Call (442) 256-8246
Good Value

1 BED

$1,895

Vineyards at Palm Desert Apartment Homes

37600 College Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (442) 256-8079
1 Month Free

1 Month Free

1 BED

$1,785

Mira Bella

40300 Washington St, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203

Call (760) 237-4327
1 BED

$1,770

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

$1,605+

2 BEDS

$1,980+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,600 - $1,975
Required Monthly Fees$5
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$1,605 - $1,980

Panorama Apartments

45205 Panorama Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (442) 305-8893
1 BED

$1,650+

2 BEDS

$1,960+

Ariana at El Paseo Boutique Apartment Homes

45278 Deep Canyon Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (442) 282-7268
Exceptional Value

1 BED

$1,699+

2 BEDS

$1,959+

Desert Oasis Apartments

77777 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (442) 215-5006
Rent Special

Rent Special

1 BED

$1,695

Royal Palms

40890 Sandy Gale Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (442) 256-9228
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,395

44651 San Pascual Ave Unit 2

44651 San Pascual Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (562) 669-4238
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,995

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,995
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,995

45296 Panorama Dr

45296 Panorama Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,895

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,895
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,895

45270 Panorama Dr

45270 Panorama Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,800

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

77845 California Dr Unit D2

77845 California Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,749

74189 Storke Dr Unit Studio A

74189 Storke Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (323) 334-7933
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$1,499

74189 Storke Dr Unit Studio B

74189 Storke Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (323) 334-7933
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,095

75865 Pembe Ln

75865 Pembe Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (442) 666-4914
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,900

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,900
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,900

73202 Guadalupe Ave Unit B

73202 Guadalupe Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,925

32545 Westchester Dr

32545 Westchester Dr, Thousand Palms, CA 92276

Call (760) 778-4208
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,800

33371 Tubac Trail

33371 Tubac Trail, Thousand Palms, CA 92276

Call (760) 844-7500
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,745

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,745
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,745

72564 Edgehill Dr Unit 1

72564 Edgehill Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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Rent Special

Rent Special

2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$2,000

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

48724 Desert Flower Dr

48724 Desert Flower Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,995

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,995
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,995

74360 Goleta Ave

74360 Goleta Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,350

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,350
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,350

78205 Cortez Ln Unit 177

78205 Cortez Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,000

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

78133 Crimson Ct Unit 133

78133 Crimson Ct, La Quinta, CA 92253

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,800

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

78053 Cobalt Ct Unit 78053 Cobalt Court

78053 Cobalt Ct, La Quinta, CA 92253

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,700

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,700
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,700

74430 Driftwood Dr

74430 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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
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
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,250

75875 Sarazen Way

75875 Sarazen Way, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,825

40215 Harris Ln

40215 Harris Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92211
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,700

77835 California Dr Unit C1

77835 California Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,000

72682 Thrush Rd Unit 1

72682 Thrush Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92260
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,800

78490 Via Palamino

78490 Via Palamino, La Quinta, CA 92253
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,700

12 Buckingham Way

12 Buckingham Way, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,800

33371 Tubac Trail

33371 Tubac Trail, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,500

Palm Desert Country Club Villas

77805 California Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,000

72666 Bursera Way

72666 Bursera Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,899

77818 Calypso Rd

77818 Calypso Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS

$1,995

Palm Desert Sunset Cottages

45421 Sunset Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
1 BED

$1,550

The Pines Apartments

73170 Tumbleweed Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,800

Saddleback Condo

78650 Ave 42, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203

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Palm Desert at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,866

(All bedrooms and property types)

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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 $1,631 / mo
1 Bedroom 737 Sq Ft $1,866 / mo
2 Bedrooms 1,013 Sq Ft $2,071 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,284 Sq Ft $3,106 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Palm Desert

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
South Palm Desert 697 Sq Ft $1,634/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

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

GreatSchools Rating

George Washington Charter

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

746 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

Abraham Lincoln Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

607 Students

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Apartments under $2,000 for Rent in Palm Desert, CA

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