Palmdale, CA Rent History

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

Today (2026-06)
$2,720
1-year change
-3.1%
$-87/mo
5-year change
+31.0%
$643/mo
10-year change
+99.7%
$1,358/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Palmdale

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,269/mo0.0%
2016$1,359/mo+7.1%+7.1%
2017$1,476/mo+8.6%+16.3%
2018$1,596/mo+8.1%+25.8%
2019$1,742/mo+9.1%+37.3%
2020$1,820/mo+4.5%+43.4%
2021$2,012/mo+10.5%+58.6%
2022$2,379/mo+18.2%+87.5%
2023$2,516/mo+5.8%+98.3%
2024$2,650/mo+5.3%+108.8%
2025$2,795/mo+5.5%+120.3%
2026$2,752/mo-1.5%+116.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Palmdale changed since 2015?

Median rent in Palmdale, CA was $1,241 in 2015-01 and is $2,720 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,479 per month over 11 years.

How much has Palmdale rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Palmdale, CA has changed +31.0% ($643 per month). The current median is $2,720.

What has rent in Palmdale done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Palmdale, CA has changed +99.7% ($1,358 per month). It is now $2,720.

Is rent in Palmdale going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Palmdale, CA has decreased -3.1% ($-87/mo). Current median: $2,720.

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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.