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203 Rentals
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  2. Building Photo - The Palms
    2 BEDS
    $1,875

    The Palms

    44665 Las Palmas Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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 3

    74606 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  7. 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 D

    74606 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  8. 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
  9. 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 2

    74443 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  10. 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

    74614 Driftwood Dr Unit D

    74614 Driftwood Dr, 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. 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

    74800 Sheryl Ave Unit 23

    74800 Sheryl Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  13. 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
  14. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,650

    73425 San Nicholas Ave

    73425 San Nicholas Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  15. 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 3

    74614 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  18. 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
  20. Building Photo - 74701 Merle Dr
    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

    74701 Merle Dr

    74701 Merle Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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  21. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,795
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,795
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,795

    72502 Edgehill Dr Unit #1

    72502 Edgehill Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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  22. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,250

    74563 Sagebrush Dr Unit #2

    74563 Sagebrush Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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  23. 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

    43376 Cook St Unit 217

    43376 Cook St, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  24. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,350
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,350

    100 Brandigo Cir

    100 Brandigo Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  25. 2 BEDS, 1.5 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 2

    74443 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  26. 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

    47975 Joshua Ct Unit 47975

    47975 Joshua Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,250

    45719 W Verba Santa Dr

    45719 W Verba Santa Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  30. 1 BED, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,800

    2608 Via Calderia Unit 2608ViaCalderia

    2608 Via Calderia, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  41. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $6,300

    305 Durango

    305 Durango, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Palm Desert at a Glance

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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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Education

GreatSchools Rating
Palm Desert High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,079 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Palm Desert Charter Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,298 Students
GreatSchools Rating
George Washington Charter

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
746 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Abraham Lincoln Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
607 Students
GreatSchools Rating
James Earl Carter Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
487 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Ronald Reagan Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
808 Students

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