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Rancho Mirage, CA

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Sunshine and palm trees surround you in this scenic resort town

Desert Resort Golf Scenic Nature Outdoors Tourism

Parked right in the heart of the Coachella Valley’s network of resorts, Rancho Mirage is a sunny desert community between Palm Springs and Palm Desert. The city’s landscape is mostly split between residential neighborhoods and golf courses, with the extensive local rental market incorporating condos, houses, and apartments to suit any taste and budget.

Large shopping centers on the north side and south side serve as the main commercial zones in town, each featuring a diverse selection of shops and restaurants as well as movie theaters. In addition to the countless golf facilities in the area, living in Rancho Mirage puts you in a prime position to explore the surrounding deserts and mountains, including the legendary Joshua Tree National Park.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Rancho Mirage, CA is $1,257 for a studio, $1,221 for one bedroom, $1,706 for two bedrooms, and $1,420 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rancho Mirage has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,221/month
569 Sq Ft
House
$9,219/month
2,545 Sq Ft
Condo
$5,348/month
1,634 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Rancho Mirage, CA

Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

35

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Rancho Mirage Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

309 Students

7
out of 10

Rancho Mirage High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,491 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert
  • Moorten Botanical Gardens
  • The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
  • Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument

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.