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  2. Building Photo - Canterra
    2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    1 BED
    $2,005+
    2 BEDS
    $2,288+
    3 BEDS
    $2,961+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,999 - $3,103
    Required Monthly Fees$6
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,005 - $3,109

    Canterra

    74401 Hovley Ln E, Palm Desert, CA 92260
    (442) 241-1038
  7. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $2,365+
    2 BEDS
    $2,555+
    3 BEDS
    $3,035+

    The Enclave

    35751 Gateway Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
    (442) 212-0849
  12. Discounts
    Discounts
    1 BED
    $1,600+
    2 BEDS
    $1,980+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,595 - $1,975
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $1,980

    Panorama Apartments

    45205 Panorama Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
    (442) 305-8893
  16. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100

    43376 Cook St Unit 88

    43376 Cook St, Palm Desert, CA 92211
    (442) 305-7384
  17. Building Photo - 73202 Guadalupe Ave
    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

    73202 Guadalupe Ave Unit B

    73202 Guadalupe Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  30. Building Photo - 46171 CA-74
    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

    46171 CA-74 Unit 3

    46171 CA-74, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  31. Building Photo - 43735 Ave Alicante
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,900

    43735 Ave Alicante

    43735 Ave Alicante, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  32. Building Photo - 77717 Cll Las Brisas S
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,800

    77717 Cll Las Brisas S

    77717 Cll Las Brisas S, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  33. Building Photo - 77707 Cll Las Brisas S
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,900

    77707 Cll Las Brisas S

    77707 Cll Las Brisas S, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  34. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,595
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,595
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,595

    74614 Driftwood Dr Unit 1

    74614 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  35. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,595
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,595
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,595

    74533 Sagebrush Dr

    74533 Sagebrush Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  36. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,295
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,295
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,295

    74614 Driftwood Dr Unit D

    74614 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  37. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,495
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,495
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,495

    45521 Sunset Ln Unit 5

    45521 Sunset Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  38. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,095
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,095
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,095

    45421 Sunset Ln

    45421 Sunset Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  39. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,595
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,595
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,595

    74606 Driftwood Dr Unit 1

    74606 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  40. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,350
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,350

    73425 San Nicholas Ave

    73425 San Nicholas Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  41. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,700

    73062 Helen Moody Ln

    73062 Helen Moody Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  42. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,295
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,295
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,295

    74606 Driftwood Dr Unit 2

    74606 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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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.

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Palm Desert High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,079 Students
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Palm Desert High

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
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George Washington Charter School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
746 Students
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George Washington Charter

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
746 Students
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James Earl Carter Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
487 Students
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Abraham Lincoln Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
607 Students
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Abraham Lincoln Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
607 Students

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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 $1,854.

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 $1,854.

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 $2,064.

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 $3,014.

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