2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Desert Hot Springs, CA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Desert Hot Springs, California as of July 2026. That's +8% lower than the citywide median of $1,970 and +9% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Desert Hot Springs
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Desert Hot Springs
Compare Desert Hot Springs's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,107 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,140 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,180 |
| 4 | Barstow | $1,216 |
| 5 | California City | $1,230 |
| 6 | Clearlake | $1,250 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,305 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,330 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,330 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,350 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,360 |
| 12 | Shafter | $1,380 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,390 |
| 14 | Hanford | $1,400 |
| 15 | Tehachapi | $1,440 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $4,865 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $4,720 |
| 3 | Aptos | $4,720 |
| 4 | Foster City | $4,560 |
| 5 | Cupertino | $4,500 |
| 6 | Capitola | $4,290 |
| 7 | Coronado | $4,280 |
| 8 | Tiburon | $4,210 |
| 9 | Los Altos | $4,170 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $4,070 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $4,040 |
| 12 | Solana Beach | $3,990 |
| 13 | Sunnyvale | $3,980 |
| 14 | Topanga | $3,940 |
| 15 | Rancho Palos Verdes | $3,940 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Desert Hot Springs.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Desert Hot Springs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral City, CA | 6.8 mi | $2,160 | +$350 (+19%) |
| Rancho Mirage, CA | 9 mi | $2,400 | +$590 (+33%) |
| Palm Desert, CA | 11.4 mi | $2,420 | +$610 (+34%) |
| Palm Springs, CA | 11.6 mi | $2,315 | +$505 (+28%) |
| Indio, CA | 16.9 mi | $2,230 | +$420 (+23%) |
| La Quinta, CA | 19.8 mi | $2,440 | +$630 (+35%) |
| Yucca Valley, CA | 20 mi | $1,810 | — |
| Joshua Tree, CA | 20.4 mi | $1,810 | — |
| Banning, CA | 29.6 mi | $1,930 | +$120 (+7%) |
| San Jacinto, CA | 37 mi | $1,920 | +$110 (+6%) |
| Big Bear City, CA | 37.5 mi | $1,880 | +$70 (+4%) |
| Beaumont, CA | 40.3 mi | $2,110 | +$300 (+17%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Desert Hot Springs — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Desert Hot Springs?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Desert Hot Springs, California is $1,810 per month. This is +8% below the citywide median of $1,970.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Desert Hot Springs?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $72,400 ($6,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Desert Hot Springs expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Desert Hot Springs's 2-bedroom median of $1,810 is +9% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 59th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Desert Hot Springs rank for 2-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 386 cities in California with 2-bedroom data, Desert Hot Springs ranks #47 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Desert Hot Springs?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Desert Hot Springs.