Palmdale, CA rental market

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Last updated February 20, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Palmdale, CA is $2,646.

Average rent

$2,646

Month-over-month change

-$54

Year-over-year change

-$133

Available rentals

263

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $700 to $8,500.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$6001
$7005
$8008
$9004
$1,0004
$1,1004
$1,2001
$1,3004
$1,4009
$1,5005
$1,60013
$1,7004
$1,80012
$1,90016
$2,00014
$2,10011
$2,20012
$2,30015
$2,40016
$2,5009
$2,60016
$2,7009
$2,8008
$2,90022
$3,00011
$3,10014
$3,20016
$3,30013
$3,40025
$3,50010
$3,6002
$3,70010
$3,8009
$3,90010
$4,0004
$4,1001
$4,2002
$4,3001
$4,4004
$4,5004
$4,7001
$4,8001
$4,9003
$5,000+10

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $133 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$2,800$2,600
Feb$2,800$2,750
Mar$2,700No data
Apr$2,710No data
May$2,690No data
Jun$2,740No data
Jul$2,800No data
Aug$2,800No data
Sep$2,800No data
Oct$2,700No data
Nov$2,610No data
Dec$2,640No data

Market temperature

The Palmdale, CA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Palmdale, CA is 33% higher than the national average.

Palmdale, CAvs.

$2,646

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Palmdale, CA?

The average rent in Palmdale, CA is $2,646.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Palmdale, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Palmdale, CA is $1,475 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Palmdale, CA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Palmdale, CA is $1,395 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Palmdale, CA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Palmdale, CA is $2,050 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Palmdale, CA?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Palmdale, CA is $2,700 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Palmdale, CA?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Palmdale, CA is $3,750 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Palmdale, CA?

Houses in Palmdale, CA rent between $700 - $8,500 with an average rent of $2,646.

8. How has the rent in Palmdale, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Palmdale, CA decreased by $133

9. How much has the rent in Palmdale, CA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Palmdale, CA decreased by $54

10. How many available rentals are there in Palmdale, CA?

There are currently 263 rentals available in Palmdale, CA.

11. How do rent prices in Palmdale, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Palmdale, CA is $2,646 — 32.63% higher the national average of $1,995.