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.

Furnished Apartments for Rent in Palm Desert, CA

521 Rentals

1 BED

$1,995+

2 BEDS

$2,295+

Mediterra Apartment Homes

43100 Palm Royale Dr, La Quinta, CA 92253

Call (442) 256-8246
1 BED

$1,699+

2 BEDS

$1,959+

3 BEDS

$2,549+

Desert Oasis Apartments

77777 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (442) 215-5006
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3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,200

41685 Lima Hall Rd

41685 Lima Hall Rd, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203

Call (626) 628-2823 Apply
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2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,200

41327 Princeville Ln Unit Princeville

41327 Princeville Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92211

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2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,200

40209 Baltusrol Cir Unit Baltusrol

40209 Baltusrol Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92211

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3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$3,975

22 Belmonte Dr

22 Belmonte Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

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2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,200

42297 Sultan Ave Unit The Oasis Country Club

42297 Sultan Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211

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4 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$4,700

73775 Van Gogh Dr

73775 Van Gogh Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

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2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,650

100 Brandigo Cir

100 Brandigo Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92211

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Rent Special

2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,700

46375 Ryway Pl

46375 Ryway Pl, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,800

78053 Cobalt Ct Unit 78053 Cobalt Court

78053 Cobalt Ct, La Quinta, CA 92253

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2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,499

6 Tortosa Dr

6 Tortosa Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

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2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,300

48728 Desert Flower Dr Unit 48728

48728 Desert Flower Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,800

77402 Preston Trl

77402 Preston Trl, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Rent Special

Rent Special

2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,500

43376 Cook St Unit 91

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

$2,750

76804 California Dr

76804 California Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,000

78395 Terra Cotta Ct Unit 395

78395 Terra Cotta Ct, La Quinta, CA 92253
Rent Special

Rent Special

2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,995

69 Marbella Dr Unit FURNISHED Vie est Belle

69 Marbella Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,500

78205 Cortez Ln Unit #

78205 Cortez Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,799

74 Avenida Las Palmas

74 Avenida Las Palmas, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
4 BEDS, 5 BATHS

$14,500

73543 Juniper St

73543 Juniper St, Palm Desert, CA 92260
4 BEDS, 5 BATHS

$15,000

75651 McLachlin Cir

75651 McLachlin Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92211
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$13,500

74085 Old Prospector Trail

74085 Old Prospector Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92260
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$6,000

47956 Silver Spur Trail

47956 Silver Spur Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92260
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$3,500

72350 Rim Dr

72350 Rim Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,500

73280 San Nicholas Ave

73280 San Nicholas Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,000

4172 Via Mattina

4172 Via Mattina, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,800

77707 Cll Las Brisas S

77707 Cll Las Brisas S, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,950

73318 Shadow Mountain Dr

73318 Shadow Mountain Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,200

42297 Sultan Ave

42297 Sultan Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211
4 BEDS, 4 BATHS

$5,550

40879 Sandpiper Ct

40879 Sandpiper Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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

$3,900

134 Tesori Dr

134 Tesori Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

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

$2,920

41981 Preston Trail

41981 Preston Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (818) 371-4980
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

$1,000

73415 Shadow Mountain Dr

73415 Shadow Mountain Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (909) 389-8306
4 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$5,470

40851 Hovley Ct

40851 Hovley Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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

$4,000

76809 New York Ave

76809 New York Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (858) 771-6911
3 BEDS, 4 BATHS

$7,825

73310 Ironwood St

73310 Ironwood St, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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

$5,500

234 Wild Horse Dr

234 Wild Horse Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (714) 349-3722
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$6,500

78907 Fountain Hills Dr

78907 Fountain Hills Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (760) 331-7497
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,500

43376 Cook St

43376 Cook St, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (310) 800-8528
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$20,000

73271 Buckboard Trail

73271 Buckboard Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (323) 610-6623

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Palm Desert at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,870

(All bedrooms and property types)

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Average Rent in Palm Desert

School Rating

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Schools in Palm Desert

Some Transit

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Transportation in Palm Desert

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

GreatSchools Rating

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

GreatSchools Rating

Abraham Lincoln Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

585 Students

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