What is the average apartment size in Palm Desert City?

The average size for a Palm Desert City, 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 City?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Palm Desert City is $2,173 per month, a 2.57% decrease from last year’s average of $2,230.

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

In Palm Desert City, studios rent for $1,615 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,000 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,339 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,733 per month

What is the average apartment size in Palm Desert City?

The typical apartment in Palm Desert City 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 City?

Studio apartments in Palm Desert City 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 City, CA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Palm Desert City ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 41% of rentals in this range.

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

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

Last updated: October 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Palm Desert City is $2,173, a 2.57% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,230.

Studio Apartments at $1,615 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 $2,000, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,339 offer 1,072 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,262 sq ft) for $2,733, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Palm Desert City, CA

Last updated: October 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,173	927 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,615	622 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,000	772 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,339	1,072 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,733	1,262 sq. ft.

Palm Desert City, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Palm Desert City, CA have decreased by 2.57% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,230 to $2,173.

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

The largest share of rentals in Palm Desert City, CA (41%) 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 City, CA?

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

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How Palm Desert City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Palm Desert City	$2,173
Los Angeles	$2,762
San Francisco	$3,545
Long Beach	$2,665
East Bay	$2,685
Oakland	$2,651
San Diego	$2,959
Sacramento	$1,921
San Jose	$3,170
Tulare	$1,576
Moreno Valley, CA	$2,119
Temecula, CA	$2,384
Menifee, CA	$2,414
Palm Springs, CA	$2,106
Hemet, CA	$1,727
Cathedral City, CA	$2,205
Palm Desert, CA	$2,173
La Quinta, CA	$2,449
Indio, CA	$1,707

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 City 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.