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$2,028/mo Palm Desert, CA average rental price, September 2022

The average monthly rent of apartments in Palm Desert, CA is $2,028.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,706, the average rent in Palm Desert, CA is $2,028.

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When were prices and availability in Palm Desert, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in Palm Desert, CA were last updated on 2 Oct 2022.

What are the best apartments in Palm Desert, CA?

The best apartments in Palm Desert, CA are: Canterra and 73740 Santa Rosa Way.

What is the average rent in Palm Desert, CA?

The average rent in Palm Desert, CA is $2,028. Start your search for apartments in Palm Desert, CA now.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA is between $2,298 and $2,995. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Palm Desert, CA now.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA is between $2,566 and $3,744. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Palm Desert, CA is between $3,194 and $4,113. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Palm Desert, CA.

What type of rental buildings are in Palm Desert, CA?

In Palm Desert, 35% of the residents are renting compared to 65% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 20% of Palm Desert’s rentals, 57% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 20% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Palm Desert, CA?

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in Palm Desert are about 31 years old, on average. Of these, 41% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 1 stories. About 71% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in Palm Desert, CA?

Rental apartments in Palm Desert come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 6% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 49% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 39% of all rentals in Palm Desert. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

Palm Desert, CA demographics

53,087Total Population
28,140 Female

24,947 Male
55.1Median Age

Palm Desert, CA has a population of 53,087 according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 28,140 of Palm Desert’s residents are women and 24,947 are men. The median age of those who live in Palm Desert, CA is 55.1.

Palm Desert, CA households

13,854 Family

10,481 Non-family
4,140 Children

20,195 No Children

24,335Total Number of Households
2.17Average People Per Household
$64,295Median Household Income

According to U.S. Census data, there are 24,335 households in Palm Desert, CA. 13,854 are family households and 10,481 are non-family households. There are 4,140 households with children in Palm Desert and 20,195 households without children. On average, about 2.17 people live in a household in Palm Desert, CA.

Palm Desert, CA education statistics

The level of education of the population of Palm Desert, CA is as follows: 2% have no high school education, 23% completed some high school, 32% partially completed college, 8% have an Associate Degree, 21% have a Bachelor Degree, and 13% have a Graduate Degree.

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