What is the average apartment size in Palm Desert?

The average size for a Palm Desert, CA apartment is 927 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Palm Desert?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Palm Desert is $2,148 per month, a 2.15% decrease from last year’s average of $2,195.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Palm Desert?

In Palm Desert, studios rent for $1,621 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,955 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,326 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,755 per month

What is the average apartment size in Palm Desert?

The typical apartment in Palm Desert offers about 927 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Palm Desert?

Studio apartments in Palm Desert average 622 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 772 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,072 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,262 sq. ft.

Palm Desert, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Palm Desert?

The typical rent budget in Palm Desert ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 47% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Palm Desert?

In Palm Desert, 36% of households rent while 64% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Palm Desert is $2,148, a 2.15% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,195.

Studio Apartments at $1,621 offer the most budget-friendly option with 622 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 772 square feet for $1,955, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,326 offer 1,072 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,262 sq ft) for $2,755, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Palm Desert, CA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,148	927 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,621	622 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,955	772 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,326	1,072 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,755	1,262 sq. ft.

Palm Desert, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Palm Desert, CA have decreased by 2.15% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,195 to $2,148.

What's the typical rent budget in Palm Desert, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Palm Desert, CA (47%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Palm Desert, CA?

8,599 or 36% of the households in Palm Desert, CA are renter-occupied while 15,546 or 64% are owner-occupied.

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How Palm Desert Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Palm Desert	$2,148
Los Angeles	$2,765
East Bay	$2,670
San Francisco	$3,598
San Diego	$2,968
Oakland	$2,635
Sacramento	$1,906
Long Beach	$2,670
San Jose	$3,134
Fresno	$1,622
Tulare	$1,693
La Quinta, CA	$2,478
Indio, CA	$1,700
Palm Springs, CA	$2,139
Moreno Valley, CA	$2,137
Temecula, CA	$2,396
Hemet, CA	$1,723
Cathedral City, CA	$2,329
Menifee, CA	$2,431
Desert Hot Springs, CA	$1,227
Sun City, CA	$2,425

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Palm Desert apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.