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2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,25045719 W Verba Santa Dr
45719 W Verba Santa Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS$1,875The Palms
44665 Las Palmas Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
1 BED$1,575The Pines Apartments
73170 Tumbleweed Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,85072632 Raven Rd Unit 2
72632 Raven Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS$3,50072350 Rim Dr
72350 Rim Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,500
74800 Sheryl Ave Unit 23
74800 Sheryl Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$4,000
73318 Shadow Mountain Dr
73318 Shadow Mountain Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,500
73700 Grapevine St Unit 6
73700 Grapevine St, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$4,500
72857 El Paseo Unit 502
72857 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,24572795 Fleetwood Cir
72795 Fleetwood Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,89574800 Sheryl Ave Unit 16-3
74800 Sheryl Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,34574390 Alessandro Dr Unit 2
74390 Alessandro Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,19544220 San Pablo Ave Unit 4
44220 San Pablo Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,995
74443 Driftwood Dr Unit 3
74443 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,095
74402 Abronia Trail Unit G
74402 Abronia Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
3 BEDS, 4 BATHS$8,000
75337 Spyglass Dr
75337 Spyglass Dr, Indian Wells, CA 92210 -
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2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,995
45421 Sunset Ln Unit 2
45421 Sunset Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,995
45225 Sunset Ln Unit 3
45225 Sunset Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
Rent Special2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,195
45320 Panorama Dr Unit 1
45320 Panorama Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,850
74442 Driftwood Dr Unit 74442 driftwood
74442 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,050
43376 Cook St Unit 115
43376 Cook St, Palm Desert, CA 92211 -
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$1,995
74443 Driftwood Dr Unit 2
74443 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,195
45275 Sunset Ln Unit B8 #2
45275 Sunset Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,995
45296 Panorama Dr Unit B4 #2
45296 Panorama Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,995
73530 Red Cir
73530 Red Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,900
45652 Lantana Ave
45652 Lantana Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,100
44179 Chamonix Ct
44179 Chamonix Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS$11,00047171 El Agadir
47171 El Agadir, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 3 BATHS$3,250
73429 Foxtail Ln
73429 Foxtail Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
3 BEDS, 4 BATHS$10,000
47075 Marrakesh Dr
47075 Marrakesh Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$6,500
72417 Rolling Knoll Dr
72417 Rolling Knoll Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$5,000
8 Las Cruces Ln
8 Las Cruces Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 3 BATHS$3,250
73255 Shadow Mountain Dr
73255 Shadow Mountain Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,850
46395 Ryway Pl Unit 9
46395 Ryway Pl, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$5,300
432 Sierra Madre S
432 Sierra Madre S, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$4,700
314 Gran Via Ct
314 Gran Via Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Palm Desert at a Glance
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 $1,842 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 1,013 Sq Ft $2,066 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,284 Sq Ft $3,023 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Palm Desert
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Whitehawk 548 Sq Ft $1,713/mo
- Golden Sun Estates 569 Sq Ft $1,731/mo
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