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

The average rent in Palm Desert, CA is $1,883.

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 $1,644.

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 $1,883.

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 $2,049.

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 $3,088.

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

127 Rentals

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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

$1,873

Mediterra Apartment Homes

43100 Palm Royale Dr, La Quinta, CA 92253

Call (442) 256-8246
1 BED

$1,895

The Enclave

35751 Gateway Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (442) 212-0849
1 BED

$1,800+

2 BEDS

$1,999+

Mira Bella

40300 Washington St, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203

Call (760) 237-4327
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
1 BED

$1,625+

2 BEDS

$1,975+

Panorama Apartments

45205 Panorama Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (442) 305-8893
1 BED

$1,699+

2 BEDS

$1,959+

Desert Oasis Apartments

77777 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (442) 215-5006
1 BED

$1,695

Royal Palms

40890 Sandy Gale Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (442) 256-9228
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
2 BEDS

$1,850

Selene Apartments

73820 Larrea St, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (442) 227-9307
1 BED

$1,550

The Pines Apartments

73170 Tumbleweed Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS

$1,875

The Palms

44665 Las Palmas Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,095

74114 Windflower Ct

74114 Windflower Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (949) 403-4036
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,095

74114 Windflower Ct

74114 Windflower Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (949) 403-4036
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

74402 Abronia Trail Unit G

74402 Abronia Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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

74443 Driftwood Dr Unit 3

74443 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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

45313 Sunset Ln

45313 Sunset Ln, 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
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,850

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,850
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,850

72632 Raven Rd Unit 2

72632 Raven Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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

45421 Sunset Ln

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

$1,850

46075 Ocotillo Dr Unit 2

46075 Ocotillo Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (562) 669-4238
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$1,200

49794 Solstice Pl

49794 Solstice Pl, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (805) 714-0122
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,795

74174 Storke Dr

74174 Storke Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (657) 203-1612
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,095

35481 Domani Dr

35481 Domani Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (949) 403-4036
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,095

35481 Domani Dr

35481 Domani Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (949) 403-4036
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,695

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,695
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,695

77845 California Dr Unit California Dr.

77845 California Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Apply
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,850

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,850
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,850

72502 Edgehill Dr Unit #1

72502 Edgehill Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Apply
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
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 Unit B4 #2

45296 Panorama Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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

45421 Sunset Ln Unit 2

45421 Sunset Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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

45225 Sunset Ln Unit 3

45225 Sunset Ln, 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
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,700

77835 California Dr Unit C1

77835 California Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$1,250

75875 Sarazen Way

75875 Sarazen Way, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,800

72670 Thrush Rd Unit 4

72670 Thrush Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,000

43376 Cook St Unit 41

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

$1,895

43376 Cook St Unit 194

43376 Cook St, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,900

72532 Edgehill Dr Unit 2

72532 Edgehill Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,795

43376 Cook St Unit 32

43376 Cook St, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,825

40215 Harris Ln

40215 Harris Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,875

72673 Raven Rd Unit 3

72673 Raven Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,995

41726 Resorter Blvd

41726 Resorter Blvd, Palm Desert, CA 92211

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Palm Desert at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,883

(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 $1,644 / mo
1 Bedroom 737 Sq Ft $1,883 / mo
2 Bedrooms 1,013 Sq Ft $2,049 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,284 Sq Ft $3,088 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Palm Desert

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Whitehawk 551 Sq Ft $1,714/mo
Golden Sun Estates 564 Sq Ft $1,722/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

Students

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Palm Desert Charter Middle

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Students

GreatSchools Rating

George Washington Charter

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Students

GreatSchools Rating

James Earl Carter Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Students

GreatSchools Rating

Abraham Lincoln Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Students

GreatSchools Rating

Ronald Reagan Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Students

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