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property at 40001 90th St W

$1,200

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$1,200
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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40001 90th St W

Leona ValleyCA93551

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property at 509 E Ave Q-2

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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509 E Ave Q-2, Unit B

509 E Ave Q-2
PalmdaleCA93550

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property at 42848 48th St W

$1,895

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$1,895
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$1,895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

42848 48th St W

LancasterCA93536

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Palmdale, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Palmdale, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Palmdale, CA area range in price from $1,095 to $2,745 with an overall median price of $2,146. The three Palmdale neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Barrel Springs at $1,095, The Vineyards at $1,095, and Madeleine Court at $1,327. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Palmdale Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Barrel Springs$1,998$1,09545
The Vineyards$1,998$1,09545
Madeleine Court$2,060$1,3273
Daybreak in Lancaster$2,100$1,43621
Silver Leaf$2,100$1,3279
Fieldstone Siena$2,125$1,09565
Palmdale Central City$2,150$1,15844
Somerset Creek$2,188$1,15867
Anaverde$2,595$1,49521

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 $899. Cielo Azul in the Fieldstone Siena neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $962. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Palmdale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunrise CasitasStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$899
Cielo AzulOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$962
Villa Sierra Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,420
Courson Arts Colony - East2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,436
Casa BonitaApartment2BR,1BA$1,450
Sunset RidgeOne Bedroom One Bath - Affordable Housing Pr...1BR,1BA$1,451
Sierra View Gardens1 X 1 (LIHTC 50%)1BR,1BA$1,459
Ridgeview Village ApartmentsUpstairs Madison1BR,1BA$1,475
Cordova ParkOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,482
Chaparral ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palmdale, CA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palmdale area is the $1.99 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Juniper Valley Townhomes in the in the Fieldstone Siena neighborhood starting from $2,313. 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.
Juniper Valley Townhomes3x23BR,2BA$1.99
504 E Q-3 S2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.43
Twin Palm ApartmentsThree Bedroom, Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.89
Cedar Ridge Apartments3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1.63
Shadow Springs Apartments3x2 10583BR,2BA$1.72
Cielo AzulTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.93
Park Circle ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1.82
The Cape2x12BR,1BA$2.01
Casa BonitaApartment2BR,1BA$1.81
Villa Sierra Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.97

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Palmdale, CA
Population: 156,667

Ranked #165

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Frequently Asked Questions about Palmdale

What type of rentals are currently available in Palmdale?

There are currently 276 Apartments for Rent in Palmdale, CA with pricing that ranges from $899 to $4,007. There are also 143 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Palmdale ranging from $400 to $4,500.

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 $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,467.

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 $3,749, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,061 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,479 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,007.

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