Palm Desert, CA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$2,638
1-year change
+2.2%
$57/mo
5-year change
+25.1%
$529/mo
10-year change
+97.8%
$1,304/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Palm Desert

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,258/mo0.0%
2016$1,354/mo+7.6%+7.6%
2017$1,413/mo+4.4%+12.3%
2018$1,503/mo+6.4%+19.5%
2019$1,658/mo+10.3%+31.8%
2020$1,733/mo+4.5%+37.8%
2021$2,005/mo+15.7%+59.4%
2022$2,426/mo+21.0%+92.8%
2023$2,463/mo+1.5%+95.8%
2024$2,613/mo+6.1%+107.7%
2025$2,609/mo-0.2%+107.4%
2026$2,692/mo+3.2%+114.0%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Palm Desert changed since 2015?

Median rent in Palm Desert, CA was $1,268 in 2015-01 and is $2,638 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,370 per month over 11 years.

How much has Palm Desert rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Palm Desert, CA has changed +25.1% ($529 per month). The current median is $2,638.

What has rent in Palm Desert done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Palm Desert, CA has changed +97.8% ($1,304 per month). It is now $2,638.

Is rent in Palm Desert going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Palm Desert, CA has increased +2.2% ($57/mo). Current median: $2,638.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.