Rent in Palm Desert, CA: Prices & Apartments for Rent
As of October 17, 2026, the median asking rent for a 2-bedroom in Palm Desert, CA is $3,850/month, based on 292 active listings on Redfin and ApartmentHomeLiving. 3+ bedroom: $5,000 (228 listings).
That is 38% above the California 2-bedroom median of about $2,800. Nearby, the 2-bedroom median ranges from $1,500 in Yucca Valley to $4,500 in Rancho Mirage.
Updated · 757 listings. Prices are advertised asking rents; check availability on the original listing. How we calculate
Open the Palm Desert rental mapMedian rent in Palm Desert
From listings with a single price and a single bedroom count. Fewer than 20 such listings and we leave the figure out.
- Studio
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- 2 listings
- 1 bedroom
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- 18 listings
- 2 bedrooms
- $3,850
- 292 listings
- 3+ bedrooms
- $5,000
- 228 listings
Rentals in Palm Desert
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44876 San Benito Cir
44876 San Benito Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92260
$1,895 · 1 bd · 700 sqft
2705 Via Calderia, Unit 0
2705 Via Calderia, Palm Desert, CA 92260
$2,450 · 1 bd · 960 sqft
78879 Fortuna Pl
78879 Fortuna Pl, Palm Desert, CA 92211
$2,995 · 2 bd · 1,865 sqft
35269 Inverness Ave
35269 Inverness Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211
$3,500 · 3 bd · 1,865 sqft
4155 Via Mattina
4155 Via Mattina, Palm Desert, CA 92260
$4,500 · 3 bd · 2,278 sqft
78122 Vinewood Dr
78122 Vinewood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
$5,300 · 2 bd · 1,632 sqft
28 Conejo Cir
28 Conejo Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92260
$6,000 · 3 bd · 2,119 sqft
168 Camino Arroyo S
168 Camino Arroyo S, Palm Desert, CA 92260
$7,000 · 3 bd · 2,051 sqft
73245 Bursera Way
73245 Bursera Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260
$11,000 · 3 bd · 1,891 sqft
Renting in Palm Desert: common questions
- How many rentals are available in Palm Desert, CA?
- 757 rentals are listed in Palm Desert, CA on Redfin and ApartmentHomeLiving as of October 17, 2026, after removing listings that appear on more than one site.
- How are these rent prices calculated?
- We collect active listings from Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving, remove duplicates across sites, and take the median of asking rents for listings with one price and one bedroom count. If fewer than 20 listings qualify for a bedroom size, we leave that figure out. Read the full methodology
- How much income do I need to rent in Palm Desert, CA?
- Many landlords ask for gross income of at least 3 times the monthly rent. For a median 2-bedroom at $3,850/month, that is about $11,550 a month, or $138,600 a year.
- What is the cheapest city near Palm Desert, CA to rent in?
- Among nearby cities we track, Yucca Valley, CA has the lowest median 2-bedroom rent at $1,500/month, $2,350 less than Palm Desert.
Who’s leasing in Palm Desert
Companies with the most listings on Redfin, by the listing agent’s company email domain. Large brokerages appear alongside property managers.
| Company | Listings | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dwateamdwateam.com | 16 | (760) 776-7070 |
| Saywitzsaywitz.com | 14 | (949) 335-2644 |
| Camovescamoves.com | 10 | (760) 641-6990 |
| Bdhomesbdhomes.com | 10 | (760) 774-4853 |
| Keller Williamskw.com | 9 | — |
| Bhhscapropertiesbhhscaproperties.com | 8 | (760) 815-8258 |
| Compasscompass.com | 6 | (760) 333-8993 |
| Bradysandahlbradysandahl.com | 6 | (760) 574-2560 |
| Thebaloggroupthebaloggroup.com | 6 | — |
| Jenellfontesjenellfontes.com | 5 | (760) 831-4126 |
Rent in cities near Palm Desert
- Indian Wells, CA101 · 3 mi
- Rancho Mirage, CA246 · 4 mi
- Bermuda Dunes, CA71 · 5 mi
- La Quinta, CA575 · 7 mi
- Cathedral City, CA1BR $1,727 · 332 · 8 mi
- Indio, CA381 · 8 mi
- Palm Springs, CA1BR $1,650 · 789 · 11 mi
- Coachella, CA53 · 12 mi
- Desert Hot Springs, CA1BR $1,495 · 278 · 17 mi
- Yucca Valley, CA180 · 27 mi
- Joshua Tree, CA90 · 28 mi
- Banning, CA89 · 32 mi
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