Rent in Palmdale, CA
Across Palmdale's 6 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,484 a month, with figures from $1,293–$3,440. The highest typical rent is in 93599 ($2,960) and the lowest in 93550 ($1,967). Owner-occupied homes in Los Angeles County pay about 0.68% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,125 | $1,181–$2,500 | 6 |
| 1 bed | $2,331 | $1,272–$2,790 | 6 |
| 2 beds | $2,484 | $1,293–$3,440 | 6 |
| 3 beds | $3,052 | $1,667–$4,360 | 6 |
| 4 beds | $3,475 | $1,333–$4,880 | 6 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Palmdale ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Palmdale, CA?
- About $2,484 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,293–$3,440. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Palmdale, CA?
- About $2,331 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,272–$2,790. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Palmdale, CA?
- About $3,052 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,667–$4,360. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Palmdale, CA?
- About $2,125 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,181–$2,500. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Palmdale, CA?
- About $3,475 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,333–$4,880. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Palmdale ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 93599 has the highest typical rent at $2,960 a month, and 93550 the lowest at $1,967.
- What is the property tax rate in Palmdale, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Los Angeles County pay a typical 0.68% 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 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Palmdale rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).