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Average Rent in Palmdale, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Palmdale, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,083/mo
▼ 3% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,194/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
62
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Palmdale, CA
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmdale 93551 | $2,219 | ▼ $6 | $1,871 | 2 | 37 |
| Palmdale 93550 | $1,894 | ▼ $158 | $1,194 | 5 | 26 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Palmdale, CA?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Palmdale, CA is $2,083 per month across 7 apartment communities and 62 available units. Rents have decreased $65 (3%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Palo Verde Terrace starting at $1,194/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,871/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,984/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,053/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,456/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $2,206/mo.
Prices range from $1,194 to $2,650 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 21 units are currently listed.
Palmdale, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1,991 | - | 5 |
| July 2026 | $2,108 | +$117 | 7 |
| August 2026 | $2,154 | +$46 | 6 |
| September 2026 | $2,083 | -$71 | 7 |
| October 2026 | $2,021 | -$62 | 7 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Palmdale, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Palmdale, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Verde Terrace | $1,194/mo | $1,261/mo | 2 | 2.6 |
| Carmel | $1,530/mo | $1,922/mo | 7 | 4.2 |
| Canyon Creek Apartments | $1,825/mo | $1,934/mo | 15 | 4.3 |
| Chaparral Apartments | $1,871/mo | $2,109/mo | 23 | 4.3 |
| East 35th Street Apartments | $2,039/mo | $2,039/mo | 1 | 5 |
| The Arches at Regional Center West | $2,160/mo | $2,415/mo | 13 | 4.4 |
| Twin Palms | $2,206/mo | $2,206/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Palmdale, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$83,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,083/mo.
Comfortable income
$100,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,194/mo), you need to earn at least $48,000/year.
Median household income in Palmdale, CA is $81,151 , about 19% 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) | $2,083 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $7,427/mo |
Population
165,487
Median household income
$81,151
Census median rent
$1,736/mo
Census rent burden
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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