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Palm Desert, California, 92211
Studio/1 Bedroom$595 - $811
2 Bedrooms$765 - $899
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Palm Desert is an unusually fascinating city with a wide array of apartment living options - among Palm Desert's enticing and far flung neighborhoods you will find the perfect apartment for you and your family. You can easily find cat friendly apartments in Palm Desert using MyNewPlace and searching for apartment amenities like a laundry center.
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Household Income
Household Income City State City Compared to State Less than $10,000 7.3% 8.4% -1.1% $10,000 to $14,999 5.4% 5.6% -0.2% $15,000 to $19,999 5.0% 5.6% -0.6% $20,000 to $24,999 6.0% 5.8% +0.2% $25,000 to $29,999 5.8% 5.7% +0.1% $30,000 to $34,999 6.1% 5.7% +0.4% $35,000 to $39,999 6.6% 5.4% +1.2% $40,000 to $44,999 4.8% 5.2% -0.4% $45,000 to $49,999 4.7% 4.6% +0.1% $50,000 to $59,999 9.8% 8.6% +1.2% $60,000 to $74,999 9.3% 10.6% -1.3% $75,000 to $99,999 10.0% 11.5% -1.5% $100,000 to $124,999 6.5% 6.8% -0.3% $125,000 to $149,999 3.4% 3.6% -0.2% $150,000 to $199,999 4.2% 3.3% +0.9% $200,000 or more 5.1% 3.6% +1.5% -
Cost of Living
Share of Household Income Spent on Rent City State City Compared to State Less than 10.0% 4.9% 4.8% +0.1% 10.0% to 14.9% 8.1% 9.8% -1.7% 15.0% to 19.9% 12.1% 13.6% -1.5% 20.0% to 24.9% 15.8% 13.1% +2.7% 25.0% to 29.9% 12.5% 11.0% +1.5% 30.0% to 34.9% 7.0% 8.2% -1.2% 35.0% to 39.9% 5.2% 5.9% -0.7% 40.0% to 49.9% 9.6% 8.0% +1.6% 50.0% or more 19.1% 20.2% -1.1% Not computed 5.7% 5.4% +0.3% -
Age Demographic of Renters
Age Demographic of Renters City State City Compared to State 15 to 24 years 9.5% 9.6% -0.1% 25 to 34 years 21.6% 29.3% -7.7% 35 to 44 years 20.7% 25.8% -5.1% 45 to 54 years 16.2% 16.5% -0.3% 55 to 64 years 9.5% 8.0% +1.5% 65 to 74 years 8.9% 5.3% +3.6% 75 to 84 years 8.5% 4.0% +4.5% 85 years and over 5.3% 1.6% +3.7% -
Travel Time to Work
Travel Time to Work City State City Compared to State Less than 30 minutes 50.8% 30.9% +19.9% 30 to 44 minutes 16.7% 24.5% -7.8% 45 to 59 minutes 3.8% 13.8% -10.0% 60 or more minutes 28.6% 30.8% -2.2%
Source: 2000 Census
Welcome to the Vibrant City of Palm Desert
Palm Desert, California, located in the Coachella Valley, is one California's fastest growing cities and one of the most popular places to live in all of Southern California. With a vibrant and rich art culture and lots of recreational activities to choose from, it is no wonder people are flocking to this beautiful city! Palm Desert is surrounded by a pristine desert landscape and has continuous sunshine all year round. On MyNewPlace.com you can view a number of available apartment rentals around this charming area and talk with locals on our LocalTalk to find out exactly what makes this such an alluring place to live. A number of our apartment rentals are located near some of the best shopping, dining, and recreation areas Palm Desert has to offer. Go to our Apartment Guide to see the complete list of apartment rentals.
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Find the Perfect Place
MyNewPlace.com is here to help you in your search for the perfect new home in Palm Desert, California. Our various online features will make your rental search faster and more efficient. We not only provide an extensive list of apartment rentals in the city, but we also list property details and amenities of each rental site along with property photos and videos so you can take a look at each rental for yourself. Searching for apartments online has never been easier, and you can do all of this with just a simple click of a mouse. While looking through all of our various rental amenities and local information tips, you will realize that you’ve found a gem of a city within the southern California desert.
Your Artistic Side
In Palm Desert you can easily get in touch with your cultural and artistic side with the various galleries and museums located throughout the area. The city itself is encompassed with a number of public art displays with the help of the avant-garde Art in Public Places Program that the city partakes in. You can also catch interactive art shows and walks that take place every month. You can see a new art show the first Friday of every month at The Art Place or take part in the El Paso Art Walk that happens the first Thursday of every month at the world famous El Paso Galleries.
Recreation
When exploring the area, you will quickly learn that there are abundant recreational activities to choose from. The city prides itself on being bike friendly and offers a number of bike paths and trails for the cycling enthusiast. There are also about 13 parks located throughout the city which makes for an easy trip to the outdoors to enjoy the beautiful California sunshine. You can even look on the Palm Desert Hiking Map to see the various trails in and out of the city. Many of these trails allow you to explore the beautiful desert landscape and allow for scenic views of the surrounding areas.
Golf Courses and Clubs
Lastly, you can’t talk about Palm Desert without mentioning its world renowned gold courses and clubs. It is often referred to as the golf capital of the world and for good reason. There are more than 35 golf courses located within the city limits. With so many golf courses to choose from, we can guarantee you will find a course that is best suited for your golfing style. The world famous Desert Willow Golf Resort is located here and was named one of “the best places to play” according to Golf Digest Magazine. You will also find a number of other Top Rated Courses in the area. All of this fun and adventure can be right outside your home. All you have to do is find the perfect apartment rental on MyNewPlace.com and you too can live in the life of luxury!
Average Apartment Rent in Palm Desert, California
| # Bedrooms | Dec | Nov | Oct | 3 Month % change |
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| Studio | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| 1 Bed | $915 | $859 | $859 | 6.5% |
| 2 Bed | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| 3 Bed | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
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What do people do for fun in Palm Desert?
Considered the "Rodeo Drive of the Desert" shopping on Palm Desert's El Paseo features everything from designer fashion to one-of-a-kind crafts. Over twenty museums and top-notch art galleries are also located here. For even more shopping, Palm Desert's Westfield Mall is the largest enclosed shopping center around. The arts and entertainment culture in Palm Desert is bustling, including the state-of-the-art McCallum Theatre which showcases a variety of world-class artists and ensembles throughout the year. Nightlife in Palm Desert is dynamic as well, with an array of casinos, movie theater, jazz clubs, and wine bars located nearby.
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What kinds of outdoor activities are either in or around Palm Desert?
With 12 local parks in town, Palm Desert boasts 72 acres of athletic fields, walking trails, skate parks, rose gardens, picnic facilities, outdoor playgrounds, and even an outdoor amphitheater. The Art Smith Trail is a favorite local spot for some fantastic hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding amongst the lush foliage and natural beauty. Palm Desert's Living Desert Zoo is a wonderful place to bring your family. Enjoy lunch in the zoo's Wahoo Village then take the tram to visit the impressive big cats exhibit, the gorgeous botanical gardens, and the magnificent "butterfly house". For even more outdoor activities, Palm Desert is also home to a countless array of spectacular golf courses and country clubs.
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What neighborhoods in Palm Desert are good for eating out?
There are many good neighborhoods for eating out in Palm Desert. The thoroughfare with the greatest concentration of restaurants in Palm Desert is 111. This stretch has seemingly endless dining options, especially between Cook St and 44th Ave. Many restaurants are clustered around this area's many shopping centers, including the Westfield, Palm to Pines, and Palm to Pines West shopping centers, as well as The Shops on El Paseo.
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Is Palm Desert pet friendly?
With five separate off-leash dog areas, Palm Desert is very pet-friendly. These include Freedom Dog Park, University Dog Park, Cahuilla Hills Park Off-Leash Area, Civic Center Dog Park, and Joe Mann Dog Park. Palm Desert is also surrounded by large open spaces that are good for spending time with pets outdoors. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is to the south, Mount San Jacinto State Wilderness is to the west, and San Bernardino National Forest is to the northwest.