The Modern Cactus
311 S Sunrise Way,
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,543 - $3,395
Rental Market Trends in Palm Springs, CA
What is the average rent in Palm Springs, CA?
$1,484/month
Average Rent
646 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Palm Springs, CA is $1,484 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,557/month, which means Palm Springs rent prices are 5% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Palm Springs, you can expect to pay about $1,237 per month for a studio, $1,484 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,853 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,329 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Palm Springs, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1%, which averages out to $15 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2025
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Rent Ranges in Palm Springs, CA
Last Updated February 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
27%
$700 - $1,000/month
38%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
25%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
9%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Palm Springs?
Based on current rent prices, Indian Canyons, Demuth Park West and El Mirador are the most affordable neighborhoods in Palm Springs.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Palm Springs?
Based on current rent prices, Old Las Palmas, The Movie Colony and Desert Highland-Gateway Estates are the most expensive neighborhoods in Palm Springs.
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Which Palm Springs neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Palm Springs with the most apartments available are Racquet Club West, Baristo and Sunrise Park .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Palm Springs, CA?
Because the average rent in Palm Springs is $1,484, you’ll want to make about $4,946 per month or $59,352 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
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 $1,237 - $2,329. You can expect to pay 17.3% more for groceries, 6.8% more for utilities, and 11.7% more for transportation.
How does Palm Springs, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Palm Springs, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,051/month
One Bedroom
$1,658/month
$903/month
Two Bedroom
$1,924/month
$1,176/month
Three Bedroom
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.