Palm Desert, CA rental market
Last updated September 25, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Palm Desert, CA is $3,500.
$3,500
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485
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $629 to $70,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $700 | 1 |
| $900 | 2 |
| $1,000 | 3 |
| $1,100 | 3 |
| $1,200 | 2 |
| $1,300 | 3 |
| $1,400 | 5 |
| $1,500 | 11 |
| $1,600 | 8 |
| $1,700 | 7 |
| $1,800 | 11 |
| $1,900 | 13 |
| $2,000 | 12 |
| $2,100 | 20 |
| $2,200 | 11 |
| $2,300 | 11 |
| $2,400 | 29 |
| $2,500 | 25 |
| $2,600 | 21 |
| $2,700 | 23 |
| $2,800 | 16 |
| $2,900 | 28 |
| $3,000 | 15 |
| $3,100 | 11 |
| $3,200 | 27 |
| $3,300 | 11 |
| $3,400 | 21 |
| $3,500 | 19 |
| $3,600 | 9 |
| $3,700 | 10 |
| $3,800 | 16 |
| $3,900 | 20 |
| $4,000 | 14 |
| $4,100 | 8 |
| $4,200 | 9 |
| $4,300 | 3 |
| $4,400 | 15 |
| $4,500 | 14 |
| $4,600 | 2 |
| $4,700 | 4 |
| $4,800 | 4 |
| $4,900 | 16 |
| $5,000+ | 132 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $220 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $4,000 | $3,800 |
| Feb | $3,850 | $3,699 |
| Mar | $3,950 | $3,900 |
| Apr | $3,900 | $3,500 |
| May | $3,575 | $3,477 |
| Jun | $3,500 | $3,450 |
| Jul | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Aug | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Sep | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Oct | $3,900 | No data |
| Nov | $3,900 | No data |
| Dec | $4,000 | No data |
Market temperature
The Palm Desert, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Palm Desert, CA is 71% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Palm Desert, CA?
The average rent in Palm Desert, CA is $3,500.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Palm Desert, CA?
Houses in Palm Desert, CA rent between $629 - $70,000 with an average rent of $3,500.
3. How has the rent in Palm Desert, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Palm Desert, CA decreased by $220
4. How much has the rent in Palm Desert, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Palm Desert, CA did not change.
5. How many available rentals are there in Palm Desert, CA?
There are currently 485 rentals available in Palm Desert, CA.
6. How do rent prices in Palm Desert, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Palm Desert, CA is $3,500 — 70.73% higher the national average of $2,050.