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Average Rent in Palmdale, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Palmdale, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,143/mo
▲ +6.9% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,404/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
55
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Palmdale, CA
Compare average rent across Palmdale, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmdale 93551 | $2,158 | $1,600 | 3 | 48 |
| Palmdale 93550 | $2,043 | $1,404 | 3 | 7 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Palmdale, CA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Palmdale, CA is $2,143 per month across 6 apartment communities and 55 available units. Rents have increased $137 (6.9%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is East 35th Street Apartments starting at $1,404/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,871/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,046/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,219/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,798/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $2,900/mo.
Prices range from $1,404 to $2,900 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 16 units are currently listed.
Palmdale, CA Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Palmdale, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Palmdale, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East 35th Street Apartments | $1,404/mo | $1,404/mo | 1 | 5 |
| 123Rent.com | $1,600/mo | $2,250/mo | 4 | 4.4 |
| BGA Properties in the West | $1,600/mo | $2,250/mo | 4 | 4.9 |
| Canyon Creek Apartments | $1,825/mo | $1,950/mo | 2 | 4.3 |
| Chaparral Apartments | $1,871/mo | $2,075/mo | 32 | 4.3 |
| The Arches at Regional Center West | $2,260/mo | $2,348/mo | 12 | 4.4 |
Google Search Trends for Palmdale, CA Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Palmdale, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$86,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,143/mo.
Comfortable income
$103,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,404/mo), you need to earn at least $56,000/year.
Median household income in Palmdale, CA is $81,151 , about 21% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Palmdale, CA
Overall prices in Palmdale, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Palmdale, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,143 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $7,487/mo |
Population
165,487
Median household income
$81,151
Census median rent
$1,736/mo
Rent as % of income
38.6%
Median age
33.2
Mean commute
42 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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