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

The average rent in Palm Desert, CA is $1,896.

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 $1,896.

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 $2,056.

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 $3,149.

Senior Apartments for Rent in Palm Desert, CA

62 Rentals

1 BED

$2,245+

2 BEDS

$2,725+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,245 - $3,215
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,245 - $3,215

Everleigh Palm Desert 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

40445 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (760) 565-5235
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
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$5,300

34944 Staccato St

34944 Staccato St, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,500

37358 Westridge Ave

37358 Westridge Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,500

78359 Moongold Rd

78359 Moongold Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,500

78622 Waterfall Dr

78622 Waterfall Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,200

39345 Moronga Canyon Dr

39345 Moronga Canyon Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,200

39354 Falconwood Ct

39354 Falconwood Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,650

78632 Iron Bark Dr

78632 Iron Bark Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,500

78338 Desert Willow Dr

78338 Desert Willow Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,750

78969 Lavender Cir

78969 Lavender Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,850

2701 Via Calderia

2701 Via Calderia, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,995

78879 Fortuna Pl

78879 Fortuna Pl, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,995

39912 Felicita Pkwy

39912 Felicita Pkwy, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$3,400

78655 Golden Reed Dr

78655 Golden Reed Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,300

78122 Vinewood Dr

78122 Vinewood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,500

78995 Champagne Ln

78995 Champagne Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92211
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,000

36583 Fan Palm Way

36583 Fan Palm Way, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,750

78366 Moongold Rd

78366 Moongold Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,500

38071 Brandywine Ave

38071 Brandywine Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$6,000

39357 Mirage Cir

39357 Mirage Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92211
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,000

78322 Vinewood Dr

78322 Vinewood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,700

78047 Freisha Ct

78047 Freisha Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92211
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$5,500

35875 Donny Cir

35875 Donny Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,900

1803 Via San Martino

1803 Via San Martino, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,500

78975 Champagne Ln

78975 Champagne Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92211
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$5,500

35299 Meridia Ave

35299 Meridia Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$4,500

35330 Rosemont Dr

35330 Rosemont Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,500

78770 Golden Reed Dr

78770 Golden Reed Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,500

38250 Azalea Dr

38250 Azalea Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$1,250

35392 Flute Ave

35392 Flute Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,900

36627 Crown St

36627 Crown St, Palm Desert, CA 92211
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$7,000

35241 Rosemont Dr

35241 Rosemont Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,500

78688 Sunrise Canyon Ave

78688 Sunrise Canyon Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$4,000

35859 Cumberland Ct

35859 Cumberland Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92211
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$3,300

37261 Mojave Sage St

37261 Mojave Sage St, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,000

78995 Spirito Ct

78995 Spirito Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,100

32480 San Miguelito Dr

32480 San Miguelito Dr, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,000

33371 Tubac Trail

33371 Tubac Trail, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$6,000

26 Carmenere

26 Carmenere, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,100

61 Cabernet

61 Cabernet, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
STUDIO

$1,459+

1 BED

$1,736+

Villas on the Green

77120 California Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211

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Palm Desert at a Glance

Average Rent

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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 $1,634 / mo
1 Bedroom 737 Sq Ft $1,896 / mo
2 Bedrooms 1,013 Sq Ft $2,056 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,284 Sq Ft $3,149 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Palm Desert

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
South Palm Desert 687 Sq Ft $1,625/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

2,079 Students

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Palm Desert High School

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

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

746 Students

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George Washington Charter School

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 School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

607 Students

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Abraham Lincoln Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

607 Students

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