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

The average rent in Palm Desert, CA is $1,901.

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 $1,617.

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 $1,901.

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 $2,096.

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 $3,161.

Student Apartments for Rent in Palm Desert, CA

244 Rentals

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2 BEDS

$2,195

The Summit

73435 San Gorgonio Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (760) 766-1882
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,500

72883 Sierra Vista Dr Unit E

72883 Sierra Vista Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (760) 534-4040
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,500

48992 Canyon Crest Ln

48992 Canyon Crest Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (503) 936-0609
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,900

74800 Sheryl Ave Unit 15-4

74800 Sheryl Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,195

44220 San Pablo Ave Unit 2

44220 San Pablo Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,195

74443 Driftwood Dr

74443 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,995

73280 San Nicholas Ave

73280 San Nicholas Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,795

73165 Tumbleweed Ln Unit 6

73165 Tumbleweed Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,000

307 Pso Primavera

307 Pso Primavera, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,095

74402 Abronia Trail Unit 2

74402 Abronia Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92260
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,750

45421 Sunset Ln Unit 2

45421 Sunset Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$3,500

4176 Via Mattina

4176 Via Mattina, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,000

73969 Olive Ct

73969 Olive Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (760) 808-4617
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,000

72745 Willow St Unit 3

72745 Willow St, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,500

43376 Cook St

43376 Cook St, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (310) 800-8528
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$3,300

39810 Bedford Dr

39810 Bedford Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

Call (760) 989-1395
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Rent Special

3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,550

74193 Santa Rosa Cir Unit Santa Rosa Condo

74193 Santa Rosa Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,800

334 S Sierra Madre

334 S Sierra Madre, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,000

74103 Catalina Way Unit Palm Desert Condo

74103 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$5,500

74830 Waring Ct

74830 Waring Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,500

74320 Chicory St

74320 Chicory St, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,100

73951 Shadow Mountain Dr Unit 73951

73951 Shadow Mountain Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,900

116 Avellino Cir Unit Palm Desert Rental

116 Avellino Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92211

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3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$10,500

47094 El Menara Cir

47094 El Menara Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$3,500

141 Lake Shore Dr Unit 141

141 Lake Shore Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

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2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,295

69 Marbella Dr Unit FURNISHED Vie est Belle

69 Marbella Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

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2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,499

6 Tortosa Dr

6 Tortosa Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

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2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,999

74 Avenida Las Palmas

74 Avenida Las Palmas, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

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2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,899

77 Marbella Dr

77 Marbella Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

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2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,300

224 Castellana S

224 Castellana S, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,200

259 Calle Del Verano

259 Calle Del Verano, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,500

365 San Remo St

365 San Remo St, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,500

281 Tolosa Cir

281 Tolosa Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92260
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$7,800

25 Maximo Way

25 Maximo Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,000

44509 Baden Ct

44509 Baden Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,500

715 Sandpiper St

715 Sandpiper St, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,800

261 Santa Barbara Cir

261 Santa Barbara Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$6,000

1211 Sandpiper St

1211 Sandpiper St, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,500

131 Desert Falls Cir

131 Desert Falls Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92211
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$5,300

502 Retreat Cir

502 Retreat Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,200

412 Sierra Madre S

412 Sierra Madre S, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,900

207 Serena Dr

207 Serena Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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Palm Desert at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,901

(All bedrooms and property types)

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Average Rent in Palm Desert

School Rating

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Schools in Palm Desert

Some Transit

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Transportation in Palm Desert

Somewhat Bikeable

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Transportation in Palm Desert

Palm Desert, CA Apartments for Rent

Nestled in the Coachella Valley, Palm Desert combines desert landscapes with metropolitan conveniences. The city features mountain views, El Paseo shopping district, and access to the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is around $1,927, positioning Palm Desert as a desert community with resort-inspired amenities.

Palm Desert residents enjoy educational institutions like College of the Desert and California State University San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus, performances at the McCallum Theatre, and exploration at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. The city maintains 14 public parks, and its location 14 miles east of Palm Springs provides additional entertainment options. Apartments in Palm Desert offer access to shopping centers and restaurants while maintaining proximity to outdoor recreation areas.

Renting in Palm Desert

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Studio 603 Sq Ft $1,617 / mo
1 Bedroom 734 Sq Ft $1,901 / mo
2 Bedrooms 1,013 Sq Ft $2,096 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,284 Sq Ft $3,161 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Palm Desert

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Whitehawk 575 Sq Ft $1,725/mo
Golden Sun Estates 585 Sq Ft $1,737/mo
Silver Sands 819 Sq Ft $2,335/mo

Getting Around Palm Desert

Transportation

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore^® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore^® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore^® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Education

College/University High School Elementary School

Coll. of the Desert

Public University

Coll. of the Desert, East Val Eastern Valley Center

GreatSchools Rating

Palm Desert High

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,050 Students

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James Earl Carter Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

516 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Ronald Reagan Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

834 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Abraham Lincoln Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

585 Students

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