Average Rent in Palm Desert, CA
2 apartment buildings, 27 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Avg Rent
$2,683/mo
median $2,495
market average
Cheapest
$2,260/mo
Vineyards at Palm Desert Apartment Homes
Properties
2
tracked daily
Units
27
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 2 properties in Palm Desert, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Palm Desert, CA Rent Prices
All 2 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Vineyards at Palm Desert Apartment Homes
37600 College Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211, USA
Millennium Apartments
74699 Technology Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vineyards at Palm Desert Apartment Homes 37600 College Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211, USA | $2,260 | $2,517 | $2.24 | 4.2 (38) | 14 |
| 2 | Millennium Apartments 74699 Technology Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211, USA | $2,350 | $2,861 | $2.88 | 4.7 (43) | 13 |
Rent & Price History by Building
By Area
Palm Desert, CA neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 1 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Palm Desert, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Palm Desert, CA is $2,683 per month, based on 27 units across 2 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,260 at Vineyards at Palm Desert Apartment Homes to $3,840 at Millennium Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $2,386/mo | $2,260/mo | 12 |
| 2 Bed | $2,650/mo | $2,400/mo | 11 |
| 3 Bed | $3,661/mo | $3,280/mo | 4 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Palm Desert, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$107,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,683/mo.
Comfortable income
$129,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,260/mo), you need to earn at least $90,000/year.
Cost of living in Palm Desert, CA
We only have live rent data for Palm Desert, CA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,683 |
| Estimated total | $2,683/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
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Nearby cities in California
How Palm Desert, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Palm Desert, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,936 | +9% | +2.5% | 49 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,854 | +6% | -2.3% | 32 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,223 | +20% | -3% | 29 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,541 | -5% | -1.9% | 26 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,352 | -12% | -2.4% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,639 | +36% | +0.3% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Palm Desert, CA?
The average rent in Palm Desert, CA is $2,683 per month, based on 27 units across 2 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Palm Desert, CA?
The median asking rent in Palm Desert, CA is $2,495 per month, computed from 27 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,683/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Palm Desert, CA?
The lowest available rent in Palm Desert, CA starts at $2,260 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Palm Desert, CA average $2,386/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,260/mo across 12 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Palm Desert, CA average $2,650/mo. Units start from $2,400/mo across 11 units currently listed.
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