The Most and Least Expensive Areas to Rent in Palm Desert, CA

Palm Desert renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in dark green areas.

 

Palm Desert, CA of rent costs by neighborhood
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On average, the cost of rent in Palm Desert is about $1,768 per month. This puts it in the 70th percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $1,958. Households in Palm Desert have a median income of $7,016 per month so the average renter in Palm Desert is spending roughly 25% of their earnings on housing.

Nationally, and in Palm Desert, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Palm Desert is $490,419 right now, which is lower than nearby cities, meaning that rents in Palm Desert also tend to be lower versus these nearby cities.

Higher rent prices are common in the northwestern parts of Palm Desert while lower rent rates are often available in southeastern areas.

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