What is the average apartment size in Palmdale?

The average size for a Palmdale, CA apartment is 832 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 Palmdale?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Palmdale is $1,893 per month, a 1.88% increase from last year’s average of $1,858.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Palmdale?

In Palmdale, studios rent for $1,661 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,669 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,932 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,601 per month

What is the average apartment size in Palmdale?

The typical apartment in Palmdale offers about 832 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Palmdale?

Studio apartments in Palmdale average 477 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 685 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 894 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,061 sq. ft.

Palmdale, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Palmdale?

The typical rent budget in Palmdale ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 58% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Palmdale?

In Palmdale, 34% of households rent while 66% 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 Palmdale is $1,893, a 1.88% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,858.

Studio Apartments at $1,661 offer the most budget-friendly option with 477 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 685 square feet for $1,669, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,932 offer 894 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,061 sq ft) for $2,601, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Palmdale, CA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,893	832 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,661	477 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,669	685 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,932	894 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,601	1,061 sq. ft.

Palmdale, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Palmdale, CA have increased by 1.88% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,858 to $1,893.

What's the typical rent budget in Palmdale, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Palmdale, CA (58%) 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 Palmdale, CA?

15,720 or 34% of the households in Palmdale, CA are renter-occupied while 30,782 or 66% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Palmdale, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Palmdale City	$1,893

How Palmdale Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Palmdale	$1,893
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
West Covina, CA	$2,431
Monrovia, CA	$2,938
Azusa, CA	$2,005
Santa Clarita, CA	$2,623
Burbank, CA	$2,858
Pasadena, CA	$3,249
Victorville, CA	$1,660
Glendale, CA	$2,959
Lancaster, CA	$1,911
Arcadia, CA	$2,251

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 Palmdale 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.