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  4. Building Photo - 73062 Helen Moody Ln
    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
  5. Building Photo - 74606 Driftwood Dr
    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

    74606 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  6. 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $3,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,800

    72350 Rim Dr

    72350 Rim Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  7. 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 4

    74614 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  8. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,695
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,695
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,695

    74606 Driftwood Dr Unit A

    74606 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  9. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,095
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,095
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,095

    45521 Sunset Ln Unit 6

    45521 Sunset Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  10. 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 Unit 3

    45421 Sunset Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  11. 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
  12. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,695
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,695
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,695

    74614 Driftwood Dr Unit 3

    74614 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  13. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,500

    73425 San Nicholas Ave

    73425 San Nicholas Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  17. Building Photo - 73202 Guadalupe Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900

    73202 Guadalupe Ave Unit B

    73202 Guadalupe Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  21. Building Photo - 75337 Spyglass Dr
    3 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $8,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$8,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$8,500

    75337 Spyglass Dr

    75337 Spyglass Dr, Indian Wells, CA 92210
  22. Building Photo - 105 N Kavenish Dr
    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

    105 N Kavenish Dr

    105 N Kavenish Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
  23. Building Photo - 140 Willow Lake Dr
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,700

    140 Willow Lake Dr Unit 140

    140 Willow Lake Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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  25. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200

    43376 Cook St Unit 122

    43376 Cook St, Palm Desert, CA 92211
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  26. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,745
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,745
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,745

    72564 Edgehill Dr Unit 1

    72564 Edgehill Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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  27. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    48724 Desert Flower Dr

    48724 Desert Flower Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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  28. 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

    144 Verde Way Unit Palm Desert

    144 Verde Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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  29. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100

    74549 Sagebrush Dr Unit 3

    74549 Sagebrush Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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  30. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $4,695
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,695
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,695

    43550 Carmel Cir

    43550 Carmel Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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  31. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,995

    74360 Goleta Ave

    74360 Goleta Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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  32. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200

    73953 Shadow Mountain Dr

    73953 Shadow Mountain Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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  34. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,100

    73951 Shadow Mountain Dr Unit 73951

    73951 Shadow Mountain Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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  35. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,800

    203 Serena Dr Unit Serena

    203 Serena Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  36. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400

    47975 Joshua Ct Unit 47975 Joshua Ct.

    47975 Joshua Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  37. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200

    43376 Cook St Unit 217

    43376 Cook St, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  38. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,700+
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,300+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700 - $2,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700 - $2,300

    74430 Driftwood Dr

    74430 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  39. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,850

    74442 Driftwood Dr Unit 74442 driftwood

    74442 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  40. 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
  41. 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

    72577 Edgehill Dr Unit ICV Condo

    72577 Edgehill Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  42. 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

    72756 Willow St

    72756 Willow St, 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

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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