What is the average apartment size in Palm Springs?

The average size for a Palm Springs, CA apartment is 845 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 Springs?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Palm Springs is $2,106 per month, a 0.92% decrease from last year’s average of $2,126.

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

In Palm Springs, studios rent for $1,508 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,936 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,357 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Palm Springs?

The typical apartment in Palm Springs offers about 845 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 Springs?

Studio apartments in Palm Springs average 498 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 733 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,003 sq. ft.

Palm Springs, CA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Palm Springs ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 57% of rentals in this range.

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

In Palm Springs, 35% of households rent while 65% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Palm Springs is $2,106, a 0.92% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,126.

Studio Apartments at $1,508 offer the most budget-friendly option with 498 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 733 square feet for $1,936, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,357 offer 1,003 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Palm Springs, CA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,106	845 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,508	498 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,936	733 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,357	1,003 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Palm Springs, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Palm Springs, CA have decreased by 0.92% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,126 to $2,106.

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

The largest share of rentals in Palm Springs, CA (57%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

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

8,502 or 35% of the households in Palm Springs, CA are renter-occupied while 15,795 or 65% are owner-occupied.

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How Palm Springs Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Palm Springs	$2,106
Los Angeles	$2,762
East Bay	$2,685
San Francisco	$3,545
San Diego	$2,959
Oakland	$2,651
Sacramento	$1,921
Long Beach	$2,665
San Jose	$3,170
Tulare	$1,576
Vallejo	$2,121
La Quinta, CA	$2,449
Palm Desert, CA	$2,173
Moreno Valley, CA	$2,119
Indio, CA	$1,707
Redlands, CA	$2,242
Temecula, CA	$2,384
Hemet, CA	$1,727
Cathedral City, CA	$2,205
Menifee, CA	$2,414
Wildomar, CA	$2,785

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 Springs 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.