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Average Rent in Palmdale CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Palmdale CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,871/mo
Lowest Available
$1,871/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
13
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Palmdale CA
Compare average rent across Palmdale CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmdale 93550 | $2,109 | $1,404 | 2 | 6 |
| Palmdale 93551 | $2,077 | $1,600 | 2 | 32 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Palmdale CA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Palmdale CA is $1,871 per month across 1 apartment community and 13 available units.
The most affordable option is Chaparral Apartments starting at $1,871/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,871/mo.
Prices range from $1,871 to $1,871 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 13 units are currently listed.
Palmdale CA Rent Price History
Collecting price history
Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
Rent by Bedroom Type in Palmdale CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Palmdale CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaparral Apartments | $1,871/mo | $1,871/mo | 13 | 4.3 |
Google Search Trends for Palmdale CA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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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
$75,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,871/mo.
Comfortable income
$90,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
Cost of living in Palmdale CA
We only have live rent data for Palmdale CA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,871 |
| Estimated total | $1,871/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.
Explore Palmdale CA Apartments
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