How much is rent in Palm Desert, CA?

The average asking rent across the 13 listings we track in Palm Desert, CA is $2,074/mo, with the cheapest starting at $1,254/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.

What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Palm Desert?

Revel Palm Desert is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Palm Desert, CA at $1,254/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.

What is the average rent by bedroom in Palm Desert?

Based on the listings we track in Palm Desert, CA: studios around $2,099/mo, one-bedrooms around $2,007/mo, two-bedrooms around $2,213/mo, three-bedrooms around $1,895/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.

Is Palm Desert expensive to rent in?

Relatively no. Palm Desert's average rent of $2,074/mo is about 12% below the CA state average of $2,349/mo, making it one of the more affordable markets in the state.

Apartments for Rent in Palm Desert, CA

Rents in Palm Desert, CA start at $1,254/mo on Budget Leases, and the average across the 13 listings we track runs $2,074/mo. That puts Palm Desert roughly 12% below the CA state average of $2,349/mo, so it's one of the more affordable markets in the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $2,007/mo and two-bedrooms around $2,213/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest

$1,254

lowest listed rent

Average rent

$2,07412% below CA

across all sizes

Average by sizevs CA typical

Studio$2,0994% below CA

1 bed$2,00713% below CA

2 bed$2,21313% below CA

3 bed$1,89536% below CA

13 rentals in Palm Desert, CA

Every size & style, ranked by price

Studio apartment at Revel Palm Desert in Palm Desert, CA

Apartment · Palm Desert

$1,254/mo

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Studio|1 ba

Revel Palm Desert

Revel Palm Desert, Palm Desert

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Studio apartment at Villas On The Green Apartments in Palm Desert, CA

Apartment · Palm Desert

$1,459/mo

3.2(6)

Studio|1 ba|510 ft²

Villas On The Green Apartments

77-120 California Drive, Palm Desert, CA

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Studio apartment at Desert Fountains at Palm Desert in Palm Desert, CA

Apartment · Palm Desert

$1,583/mo

3.6(56)

Studio|1 ba|705 ft²

Desert Fountains at Palm Desert

42-125 Idaho Street, Palm Desert, CA

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1-bedroom apartment at Ariana at El Paseo in Palm Desert, CA

Great deal

Apartment · Palm Desert

$1,625/mo

4.5(19)

1 bd|1 ba|700 ft²

Ariana at El Paseo

45278 Deep Canyon Road, Palm Desert, CA

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1-bedroom apartment at Desert Oasis Apartments in Palm Desert, CA

Great deal

Apartment · Palm Desert

$1,699/mo

3.0(45)

1 bd|1 ba|535 ft²

Desert Oasis Apartments

77777 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA

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3-bedroom apartment at Vineyards at Palm Desert Apartment Homes in Palm Desert, CA

Apartment · Palm Desert

$1,895/mo

4.2(38)

3 bd|2.5 ba

Vineyards at Palm Desert Apartment Homes

37600 College Dr, Palm Desert, CA

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2-bedroom apartment at 74800 Sheryl Ave in Palm Desert, CA

Apartment · Palm Desert

$1,950/mo

1.0(1)

2 bd|2 ba|825 ft²

74800 Sheryl Ave

74800 Sheryl Ave, Palm Desert

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1-bedroom apartment at Canterra in Palm Desert, CA

Apartment · Palm Desert

$2,170/mo

4.3(150)

1 bd|1 ba|689 ft²

Canterra

74401 Hovley Lane East, Palm Desert, CA

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1-bedroom apartment at Everleigh Palm Desert in Palm Desert, CA

Apartment · Palm Desert

$2,245/mo

4.6(23)

1 bd|1 ba|809 ft²

Everleigh Palm Desert

40445 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA

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2-bedroom apartment at Ariana at El Paseo in Palm Desert, CA

Apartment · Palm Desert

$2,295/mo

4.5(19)

2 bd|1 ba

Ariana at El Paseo

74533 Sagebrush Drive Rentals - Palm Desert, Palm Desert

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1-bedroom apartment at Millennium Apartments in Palm Desert, CA

Apartment · Palm Desert

$2,295/mo

4.7(43)

1 bd|1 ba|767 ft²

Millennium Apartments

74699 Technology Dr, Palm Desert, CA

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Apartment · Palm Desert

$2,395/mo

4.5(19)

2 bd|1 ba

Ariana at El Paseo

74606 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA

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Studio apartment at Revel Palm Desert Apartments in Palm Desert, CA

Apartment · Palm Desert

$4,100/mo

4.6(34)

Studio|1 ba|475 ft²

Revel Palm Desert Apartments

74300 Country Club Dr., Palm Desert, CA

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Renting in Palm Desert, CA: common questions

How much is rent in Palm Desert, CA?: The average asking rent across the 13 listings we track in Palm Desert, CA is $2,074/mo, with the cheapest starting at $1,254/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Palm Desert?: Revel Palm Desert is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Palm Desert, CA at $1,254/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Palm Desert?: Based on the listings we track in Palm Desert, CA: studios around $2,099/mo, one-bedrooms around $2,007/mo, two-bedrooms around $2,213/mo, three-bedrooms around $1,895/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Palm Desert expensive to rent in?: Relatively no. Palm Desert's average rent of $2,074/mo is about 12% below the CA state average of $2,349/mo, making it one of the more affordable markets in the state.

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