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  2. Building Photo - Canterra
    $314 Off
    Price Drop. $314 Off
    1 BED
    $1,987+
    2 BEDS
    $2,110+
    3 BEDS
    $2,778+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,982 - $4,356
    Required Monthly Fees$4
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,986 - $4,360

    Canterra

    74401 Hovley Ln E, Palm Desert, CA 92260
    (442) 241-1038
  18. Building Photo - The Palms
    2 BEDS
    $1,875

    The Palms

    44665 Las Palmas Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  27. Building Photo - 73700 Grapevine St
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,500

    73700 Grapevine St Unit 6

    73700 Grapevine St, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  28. Building Photo - 42654 Sand Dune Dr
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,500

    42654 Sand Dune Dr

    42654 Sand Dune Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  29. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,500

    76658 Daffodil Dr

    76658 Daffodil Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  30. 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $3,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,500

    72350 Rim Dr

    72350 Rim Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  31. 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
  32. Building Photo - 44220 San Pablo Ave
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,195
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,195
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,195

    44220 San Pablo Ave Unit 4

    44220 San Pablo Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  33. Building Photo - 73318 Shadow Mountain Dr
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,000

    73318 Shadow Mountain Dr

    73318 Shadow Mountain Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  34. 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $6,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$6,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$6,000

    47956 Silver Spur Trail

    47956 Silver Spur Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  35. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $5,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,000

    37905 Pineknoll Ave

    37905 Pineknoll Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  36. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,000

    40128 Baltusrol Cir

    40128 Baltusrol Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  37. Building Photo - 74443 Driftwood Dr
    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
  38. Building Photo - 74606 Driftwood Dr
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,795
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,795
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,795

    74606 Driftwood Dr Unit 4

    74606 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  39. 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
  40. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,000

    74350 Covered Wagon Trail

    74350 Covered Wagon Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  41. 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
  42. Building Photo - 72857 El Paseo
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,500

    72857 El Paseo Unit 502

    72857 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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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.

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Palm Desert High

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Palm Desert Charter Middle

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George Washington Charter

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Grades K-5
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James Earl Carter Elementary

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Abraham Lincoln Elementary

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Ronald Reagan Elementary

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Frequently asked questions about renting in Palm Desert, CA

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

The average rent in Palm Desert, CA is $1,874.

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 $1,642.

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 $1,874.

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 $2,041.

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The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA is $3,108.

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