What is the average apartment size in Palm Springs?

The average size for a Palm Springs, CA apartment is 855 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Palm Springs?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Palm Springs is $2,115 per month, a 1.41% decrease from last years average of $2,146.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Palm Springs?

In Palm Springs, studios rent for $1,435 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,951 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,367 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Palm Springs?

The typical apartment in Palm Springs offers about 855 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Palm Springs?

Studio apartments in Palm Springs average 501 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 741 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,011 sq. ft.

Palm Springs, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Palm Springs?

The typical rent budget in Palm Springs ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 46% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Palm Springs?

In Palm Springs, 35% of households rent while 65% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 17, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Palm Springs is $2,115, a 1.41% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,146.

Studio Apartments at $1,435 offer the most budget-friendly option with 501 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 741 square feet for $1,951, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,367 offer 1,011 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Palm Springs, CA

Last updated: February 17, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,115	855 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,435	501 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,951	741 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,367	1,011 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Palm Springs, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Palm Springs, CA have decreased by 1.41% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,146 to $2,115.

What's the typical rent budget in Palm Springs, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Palm Springs, CA (46%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Palm Springs, CA?

8,502 or 35% of the households in Palm Springs, CA are renter-occupied while 15,795 or 65% are owner-occupied.

How Palm Springs Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Palm Springs	$2,115
Los Angeles	$2,740
San Francisco	$3,580
East Bay	$2,643
San Diego	$2,958
Long Beach	$2,645
Sacramento	$1,894
San Jose	$3,118
Oakland	$2,578
Tulare	$1,674
Santa Monica	$3,626
Palm Desert, CA	$2,210
Moreno Valley, CA	$2,110
Indio, CA	$1,704
Hemet, CA	$1,717
Redlands, CA	$2,226
Temecula, CA	$2,376
Cathedral City, CA	$2,325
San Jacinto, CA	$2,006
Menifee, CA	$2,546
La Quinta, CA	$2,443

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Palm Springs apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.