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318 Sugar Loaf Dr, Unit 3

318 Sugar Loaf Dr
PalmdaleCA93551
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Palmdale, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Palmdale, CA area range in price from $1,095 to $3,300 with an overall median price of $1,872. The three Palmdale neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Madeleine Court at $1,510, Silver Leaf at $1,812, and Barrel Springs at $1,825. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Palmdale Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Madeleine Court$1,510$1,3272
Silver Leaf$1,812$1,32710
Barrel Springs$1,825$1,09541
Palmdale Central City$1,856$1,09942
Fieldstone Siena$1,862$1,09569
Somerset Creek$1,862$1,09960
The Vineyards$1,862$1,09565
Daybreak in Lancaster$1,930$1,43519
Anaverde$2,159$1,53517

Cheapest Available Palmdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Palmdale, CA is a Studio unit found at Sunrise Casitas in the Cooperstown neighborhood priced from $999. 44024 Division St in the Cooperstown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Palmdale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunrise CasitasStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$999
44024 Division St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Cielo AzulOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,194
Desert Senior LivingOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Mountain Shadows Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,435

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palmdale, CA

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palmdale area is the $0.70 price per square foot 558 E Avenue Q12 Model at 558 E Avenue Q12, Unit 3 bedroom 1 bath home for rent in the in the Fieldstone Siena neighborhood starting from $2,199. The second greatest value Palmdale apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at 504 E Q-3 S starting at $1,650 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Fieldstone Siena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palmdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
558 E Avenue Q12, Unit 3 bedroom 1 bath home for rent558 E Avenue Q123BR,1BA$0.70
504 E Q-3 S2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.43
Cedar Ridge Apartments3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1.63
Shadow Springs Apartments3x2 10583BR,2BA$1.72
Carmel ApartmentsB2BR,2BA$1.76
Avalon Park Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.81
Park Circle ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1.74
Villa Sierra Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.95
Casa BonitaApartment2BR,1BA$1.81
Desert Senior LivingOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.93

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Palmdale, CA
Population: 156,667

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Frequently Asked Questions about Palmdale

What type of rentals are currently available in Palmdale?

There are currently 273 Apartments for Rent in Palmdale, CA with pricing that ranges from $999 to $4,011. There are also 168 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Palmdale ranging from $400 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Palmdale?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Palmdale ranges from $400 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,864.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Palmdale?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Palmdale range from $1,520 to $3,753, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,509 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,206.

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