Palm Desert, CA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,749
1-year change
+4.3%
$113/mo
5-year change
+22.3%
$502/mo
10-year change
+101.1%
$1,382/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Palm Desert

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,286/mo—0.0%
2016$1,374/mo+6.8%+6.8%
2017$1,437/mo+4.6%+11.7%
2018$1,522/mo+5.9%+18.4%
2019$1,679/mo+10.3%+30.6%
2020$1,750/mo+4.2%+36.1%
2021$2,021/mo+15.5%+57.2%
2022$2,443/mo+20.9%+90.0%
2023$2,483/mo+1.6%+93.1%
2024$2,613/mo+5.2%+103.2%
2025$2,632/mo+0.7%+104.7%
2026$2,684/mo+2.0%+108.7%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Palm Desert changed since 2015?

Median rent in Palm Desert, CA was $1,292 in 2015-01 and is $2,749 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,457 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 +22.3% ($502 per month). The current median is $2,749.

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

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Palm Desert, CA has changed +101.1% ($1,382 per month). It is now $2,749.

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

Year over year, median rent in Palm Desert, CA has increased +4.3% ($113/mo). Current median: $2,749.

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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.