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Average Rent in Palmdale 93551 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Palmdale 93551, Palmdale CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,077/mo
Lowest Available
$1,600/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
32
available now
Palmdale 93551 vs Palmdale CA Average
Palmdale 93551 is cheaper the Palmdale CA average by $5/mo (0%). The citywide average is $2,082/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Palmdale 93551?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Palmdale 93551 is $2,077 per month across 2 apartment communities and 32 available units.
The most affordable option is BGA Properties in the West starting at $1,600/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,871/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,084/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,244/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,850/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $2,900/mo.
Prices range from $1,600 to $2,900 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 13 units are currently listed.
Palmdale 93551 Rent Price History
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Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Palmdale 93551
Rent Prices by Apartment in Palmdale 93551
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGA Properties in the West | $1,600/mo | $2,250/mo | 5 | 4.9 |
| Chaparral Apartments | $1,871/mo | $2,045/mo | 27 | 4.3 |
Google Search Trends for Palmdale 93551 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Palmdale 93551
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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
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,077/mo.
Comfortable income
$100,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,600/mo), you need to earn at least $64,000/year.
Cost of living in Palmdale 93551
We only have live rent data for Palmdale 93551 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,077 |
| Estimated total | $2,077/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 93551 Apartments
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