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Average Rent in Palmdale 93551 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Palmdale 93551, Palmdale, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,871/mo
▲ +1.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,871/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
13
available now
Palmdale 93551 vs Palmdale, CA Average
Palmdale 93551 is cheaper the Palmdale, CA average by $272/mo (13%). The citywide average is $2,143/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Palmdale 93551?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Palmdale 93551 is $1,871 per month across 1 apartment community and 13 available units. Rents have increased $30 (1.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Chaparral Apartments starting at $1,871/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,871/mo.
Prices range from $1,871 to $1,871 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 13 units are currently listed.
Palmdale 93551 Rent Price History
Rent by Bedroom Type in Palmdale 93551
Rent Prices by Apartment in Palmdale 93551
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaparral Apartments | $1,871/mo | $1,871/mo | 13 | 4.3 |
Google Search Trends for Palmdale 93551 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Palmdale 93551
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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
$75,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,871/mo.
Comfortable income
$90,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
Median household income in Palmdale 93551 is $81,151 , about 10% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Palmdale 93551
Overall prices in Palmdale 93551 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 93551's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,871 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $7,215/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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