Average Rent in Palmdale, CA
10 apartment buildings, 81 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$1,550/mo
Carmel
Properties
10
tracked daily
Units
81
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 10 properties in Palmdale, CA.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Palmdale, CA Rent Prices
All 10 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Carmel
38722 11th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550, USA
The Cape
250 E Ave R, Palmdale, CA 93550, USA
123Rent.com
38345 30th St E Suite B1, Palmdale, CA 93550, USA
BGA Properties in the West
445 W Palmdale Blvd O, Palmdale, CA 93551, USA
Fountains at Palmdale
38300 30th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550, USA
Chaparral Apartments
38441 5th St W, Palmdale, CA 93551, USA
Twin Palms
1105 E Ave Q4, Palmdale, CA 93550, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carmel 38722 11th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550, USA | $1,550 | $2,032 | $2.13 | 4.2 (82) | 6 |
| 2 | The Cape 250 E Ave R, Palmdale, CA 93550, USA | $1,550 | $1,600 | $2.17 | 3.9 (60) | 2 |
| 3 | 123Rent.com 38345 30th St E Suite B1, Palmdale, CA 93550, USA | $1,600 | $2,366 | $1.89 | 4.4 (269) | 8 |
| 4 | BGA Properties in the West 445 W Palmdale Blvd O, Palmdale, CA 93551, USA | $1,600 | $2,366 | $1.89 | 4.9 (7) | 8 |
| 5 | Fountains at Palmdale 38300 30th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550, USA | $1,825 | $2,131 | $2.37 | 3.3 (128) | 4 |
| 6 | Chaparral Apartments 38441 5th St W, Palmdale, CA 93551, USA | $1,871 | $2,138 | $2.97 | 4.3 (188) | 38 |
| 7 | Twin Palms 1105 E Ave Q4, Palmdale, CA 93550, USA | $1,981 as of Jul 11 | $1,981 | $1.87 | 4.3 (16) | 1 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Carmel
4.2 (82)38722 11th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550, USA
The Cape
3.9 (60)250 E Ave R, Palmdale, CA 93550, USA
123Rent.com
4.4 (269)38345 30th St E Suite B1, Palmdale, CA 93550, USA
BGA Properties in the West
4.9 (7)445 W Palmdale Blvd O, Palmdale, CA 93551, USA
Fountains at Palmdale
3.3 (128)38300 30th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550, USA
Chaparral Apartments
4.3 (188)38441 5th St W, Palmdale, CA 93551, USA
By Area
Palmdale, CA neighborhoods
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Palmdale, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Palmdale, CA is $2,213 per month, based on 81 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,550 at Carmel to $3,150 at 123Rent.com.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,871/mo | $1,871/mo | 8 |
| 1 Bed | $2,035/mo | $1,550/mo | 26 |
| 2 Bed | $2,206/mo | $1,650/mo | 30 |
| 3 Bed | $2,659/mo | $2,150/mo | 15 |
| 4 Bed | $2,650/mo | $2,650/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Palmdale, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Palmdale, CA averages $2,035/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,206/mo. At the local median household income of $81,151, that works out to 33% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Palmdale, CA at $1,736/mo. The current tracked market average runs 27% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Palmdale, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Palmdale, 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
$89,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,213/mo.
Comfortable income
$106,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,550/mo), you need to earn at least $62,000/year.
Median household income in Palmdale, CA is $81,151 , about 24% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Palmdale, CA
Overall prices in Palmdale, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Palmdale, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,213 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $7,557/mo |
Population
165,487
Median household income
$81,151
Census median rent
$1,736/mo
Rent as % of income
38.6%
Median age
33.2
Mean commute
42 min
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 were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Palmdale, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Palmdale, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,940 | +33% | +2.4% | 49 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,841 | +28% | -1.6% | 32 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,330 | +50% | -2.6% | 30 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,534 | +15% | -1.2% | 26 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,371 | +7% | -1.3% | 22 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,368 | +7% | -1.8% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Palmdale, CA?
The average rent in Palmdale, CA is $2,213 per month, based on 81 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Palmdale, CA?
The median asking rent in Palmdale, CA is $2,132 per month, computed from 81 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,213/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Palmdale, CA?
The lowest available rent in Palmdale, CA starts at $1,550 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Palmdale, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Palmdale, CA average $2,035/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,550/mo across 26 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Palmdale, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Palmdale, CA average $2,206/mo. Units start from $1,650/mo across 30 units currently listed.
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