How much does it cost to rent in Twentynine Palms, CA?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Twentynine Palms, CA is $1,428. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Twentynine Palms cheaper than other California cities?

Twentynine Palms is among the more affordable cities in California, ranking #381 out of 387 cities at $1,428/mo.

When was Twentynine Palms rent data last updated?

Twentynine Palms rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · CA

Twentynine Palms

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Pop. 27,355·381st most expensive in California·Rental market data updated monthly for Twentynine Palms, CA

Median rent (all units)

$1,428/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.9%

Month-over-Month

+3.1%

vs US Median

-$537

Rising (Monthly)

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Twentynine Palms · $1,428

More affordable than 80% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

49/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Twentynine Palms's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent

$1,428/mo

Expected by trend

$1,424/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Twentynine Palms's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,370

1 BR

$1,450

2 BR

$1,810

3 BR

$2,440

4 BR+

$2,980

Research median

$1,810/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$17,136/yr

At $1,428/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 0.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.9% YoY, +3.1% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Twentynine Palms, CA is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

27,355

Median income

$62,554

Median age

24.8

Renters

61.8%

Age distribution

24.1%

47%

15.9%

Under 1824.1%

18–3447%

35–5415.9%

55–645.3%

65+7.7%

Gender

56.5%

43.5%

Male56.5%

Female43.5%

Race & ethnicity

52.1%

27.6%

White52.1%

Black9.4%

Hispanic27.6%

Asian4.1%

Other6.7%

Education (25+)

25.5%

41.4%

26.2%

No HS diploma6.8%

HS diploma25.5%

Some college41.4%

Bachelor's+26.2%

Housing tenure

38.2%

61.8%

Owner38.2%

Renter61.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How Twentynine Palms, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,164 → $1,428

up 22.7%

Income

$46,887 → $62,554

up 33.4%

Population

27,176 → 27,355

up 0.7%

Renter share

69.1% → 61.8%

-7.3 pts

Bachelor's+

23.9% → 26.2%

+2.3 pts

Median age

24.2 → 24.8

+0.6 yrs

Compared with 2022, rent in Twentynine Palms, CA has climbed by $264 per month, settling near $1,428 after starting the period at $1,164. Median household income grew from $46,887 to $62,554 between 2021 and 2024, a 33.4% shift. Income growth outran rent by about 10.7 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. About 61.8% of households rent today, against 69.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 23.9% to 26.2%. Taken together, the five-year picture in Twentynine Palms, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Twentynine Palms on your salary?

At $1,428/mo, how Twentynine Palms rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $111,486/yr · Rent = 15.4% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $79,154/yr · Rent = 21.6% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $91,179/yr · Rent = 18.8% income

very comfortable

Software Developer

Avg $162,970/yr · Rent = 10.5% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $208,235/yr · Rent = 8.2% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $74,116/yr · Rent = 23.1% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $66,918/yr · Rent = 25.6% income

affordable

Electrician

Avg $82,482/yr · Rent = 20.8% income

affordable

By apartment size

Twentynine Palms rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Twentynine Palms. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Twentynine Palms, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Twentynine Palms is $1,428/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,370/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,810/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,450/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,440/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($62,554/yr), Twentynine Palms ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Twentynine Palms an affordable city for renters?

Twentynine Palms is considered affordable for renters. At $1,428/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($62,554/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Twentynine Palms falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Twentynine Palms?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,428/mo in Twentynine Palms. The local median household income is $62,554/yr, meaning the typical Twentynine Palms household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Twentynine Palms?

Rent in Twentynine Palms has increased 0.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Twentynine Palms rent compare to other cities in California?

Twentynine Palms is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #381 out of 387 tracked cities at $1,428/mo.

What percentage of Twentynine Palms residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 61.8% of Twentynine Palms households are renters, while 38.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Twentynine Palms has a strong rental market.

How does Twentynine Palms rent compare to the national average?

Twentynine Palms's median rent of $1,428/mo is $537 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #381 out of 387 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

27%

AFFORDABLE

At $1,428/mo, rent takes ~27% of Twentynine Palms's median household income ($62,554/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Twentynine Palms 27%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1–13.3%

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