Rent in Desert Hot Springs, CA
Across Desert Hot Springs's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,257 a month, with figures from $1,161–$2,103. The highest typical rent is in 92240 ($1,352) and the lowest in 92241 ($1,161). Owner-occupied homes in Riverside County pay about 0.78% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,284 | $962–$1,605 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $864 | $845–$1,705 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,257 | $1,161–$2,103 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,395 | $922–$2,771 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $2,805 | $2,273–$3,336 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Desert Hot Springs ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
- About $1,257 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,161–$2,103. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
- About $864 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $845–$1,705. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
- About $1,395 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $922–$2,771. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
- About $1,284 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $962–$1,605. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
- About $2,805 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,273–$3,336. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Desert Hot Springs ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 92240 has the highest typical rent at $1,352 a month, and 92241 the lowest at $1,161.
- What is the property tax rate in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Riverside County pay a typical 0.78% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Desert Hot Springs rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).