Luxury Apartments for Rent in Palm Desert, CA
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3 BEDS, 3 BATHS$10,600 -
3 BEDS, 4 BATHS$10,000379 Tomahawk Dr
379 Tomahawk Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$9,500
47434 Medina Dr W
47434 Medina Dr W, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$7,500
47128 El Menara Cir
47128 El Menara Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$6,700
38613 Wisteria Dr
38613 Wisteria Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211 -
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS$15,000
73460 Agave Ln
73460 Agave Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS$11,000
73245 Bursera Way
73245 Bursera Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 3 BATHS$7,700
222 Castellana S
222 Castellana S, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS$10,000
72771 Skyward Way
72771 Skyward Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$7,000
110 Giralda Cir
110 Giralda Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS$11,500
72790 Deer Grass Dr
72790 Deer Grass Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$7,500
134 Las Lomas
134 Las Lomas, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS$12,000
47432 Medina Dr W
47432 Medina Dr W, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS$18,000
48295 Alder Ln
48295 Alder Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS$12,000
47432 Rabat Dr
47432 Rabat Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$6,900
48885 Mariposa Dr
48885 Mariposa Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$8,000
73416 Poinciana Pl
73416 Poinciana Pl, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$7,500
177 Las Lomas
177 Las Lomas, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
3 BEDS, 4 BATHS$12,000
48832 Cassia Pl
48832 Cassia Pl, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$7,170
74300 Country Club Dr Unit 366
74300 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$8,000
254 Santa Barbara Cir
254 Santa Barbara Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$6,800
127 Villa Ct
127 Villa Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92211 -
3 BEDS, 4 BATHS$10,000
781 Box Canyon Trail
781 Box Canyon Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92211 -
2 BEDS, 3 BATHS$6,800
678 Vista Lago Cir N
678 Vista Lago Cir N, Palm Desert, CA 92211 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$7,120
74300 Country Club Dr Unit 5001
74300 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$7,000
172 Gran Via
172 Gran Via, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$7,000
186 Gran Via
186 Gran Via, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$6,950
1202 Sandpiper St
1202 Sandpiper St, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$11,000
47125 El Menara Cir
47125 El Menara Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$8,000
236 Castellana S
236 Castellana S, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$6,700
214 La Paz Way
214 La Paz Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$8,500
323 San Remo St
323 San Remo St, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$9,000
246 Santa Barbara Cir
246 Santa Barbara Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$7,100
186 Madrid Ave
186 Madrid Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS$12,000
47192 El Agadir
47192 El Agadir, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS$17,000
73055 Amber St
73055 Amber St, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 3 BATHS$12,000
47126 El Menara Cir
47126 El Menara Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS$12,000
47430 Rabat Dr
47430 Rabat Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$9,500
359 Villena Way
359 Villena Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$7,500
363 San Remo St
363 San Remo St, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$7,000
38941 Kilimanjaro Dr
38941 Kilimanjaro Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211 -
3 BEDS, 4 BATHS$35,000
75132 Pepperwood Dr
75132 Pepperwood Dr, Indian Wells, CA 92210
Palm Desert at a Glance
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
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