The Modern Cactus
311 S Sunrise Way,
Palm Springs, CA 92262
$1,547 - $3,288 | Studio - 2 Beds
Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA
Area Guide
A desert oasis surrounded by mountains.
Resort
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Tourism
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Mountains
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Outdoor Adventures
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Museums
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A sun-filled patch of desert surrounded by mountains, Palm Springs naturally developed as a resort town. Tourism is still the biggest industry, with a variety of hotels, events, and the Palm Springs Convention Center welcoming thousands to the area. Popular events include the Palm Springs International Film Festival and the Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade.
Of course, living in a Palm Springs apartment means you'll have easy access to these festivals and events. But you'll also enjoy everything this spot in the Sonoran Desert offers -- its hot springs, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the Palm Springs Art Museum, and the beautiful Mount San Jacinto State Park. If you enjoy hiking, you'll love the Cactus to Clouds Trail, which leads to the top of the San Jacinto Peak from Palm Springs -- to an elevation of 10,300 feet.
Palm Springs is roughly an hour southeast of Los Angeles, and has long been a getaway for celebrities and movie stars. After moving to Palm Springs, be sure to stroll along the Palm Springs Walk of Stars, a "walk of fame" that highlights all of the celebrities who've lived in Palm Springs, including Lauren Bacall, Lynda Carter, Chevy Chase, Elvis Presley, Adam West, Victoria Principal, and James Earl Jones.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Palm Springs, CA is $1,254 for a studio, $1,510 for one bedroom, $1,849 for two bedrooms, and $2,322 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Palm Springs has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,510/month
646 Sq Ft
House
$7,462/month
1,970 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,304/month
1,088 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,745/month
1,167 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Palm Springs, CA is 20.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Palm Springs is 43.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,254 - $2,322. You can expect to pay 17.3% more for groceries, 6.8% more for utilities, and 11.7% more for transportation.
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Transportation
55
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
30
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
49
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
482 Students
6
Public
Grades K-5
547 Students
5
Public
Grades K-12
436 Students
5
Public
Grades K-5
421 Students
5
Public
Grades K-12
436 Students
5
Public
Grades 6-8
708 Students
4
Public
Grades 9-12
1,584 Students
6
Public
Grades K-12
436 Students
5
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Moorten Botanical Gardens
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
- Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert
- Idyllwild Nature Center
- Mount San Jacinto State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Palm Springs International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.