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Rents in Palm Springs are $518 below the Riverside County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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365 Google reviews, 4.8★
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777 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Ste 200-93, Palm Springs, CA 92262
PMI Coachella Valley is a Palm Springs office of the PMI franchise network, managing single-family homes, condos, apartment buildings, HOAs and commercial property across the Coachella Valley, from Desert Hot Springs to Indio.
In their words: “We utilize state-of-the-art technology that allows our property owners know how their investments are doing, while providing tenants real-time access to maintenance requests and billing.”
Review summary: Owners often mention clear, timely communication, knowledge of housing rules and issues handled quickly.
777 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Ste 200-160, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Utopia Property Management is the Palm Springs office of Utopia, a multi-state company with over 25 years of experience managing homes, condos, apartments and commercial property in the Coachella Valley.
Review summary: Tenants and owners often mention quick repairs, a dependable maintenance team and a smooth move-in.
777 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Ste 200-93, Palm Springs, CA 92262
PMI San Bernardino is a PMI franchise office listed in Palm Springs, managing single-family homes, commercial properties, short-term rentals and associations in areas such as Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Redlands and the Coachella Valley.
In their words: “For owners of second homes who want the security of knowing their property is being watched and cared for while they are away.”
McLean Company is a Palm Springs firm, established in 1984, managing long-term and vacation rentals and single-family homes across the Coachella Valley, from Desert Hot Springs to Indio, and also handling sales.
In their words: “McLean Company was established in 1984 to assist homeowners who wish to rent their property through a competent and professional rental program.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often mention friendly, professional staff, quick rentals and an easy application.
777 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Ste 200-93, Palm Springs, CA 92262
PMI Mission Viejo is an office of the PMI franchise that manages single-family and multi-family homes, condos, apartment buildings, HOAs and commercial buildings across Orange County and parts of the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley.
In their words: “We handle all maintenance requests and coordinate needed repairs for you.”
3111 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Ste 127, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Coachella Valley Property Management is a Palm Springs company, operating since 2014, managing single-family homes, multi-family property and seasonal rentals across the Coachella Valley, including Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indio and Indian Wells.
In their words: “By utilizing our internal maintenance team, we not only offer an exceptional resident experience but we also safeguard your property and save you money.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants mostly mention friendly staff, clear communication and helpful maintenance workers.
333 N Palm Canyon Dr Unit 118, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Village Property Management, or VPM Rents, is a Palm Springs company with over 20 years in leasing, property management and sales of residential rentals in the Coachella Valley and San Diego.
In their words: “VPM does not charge a "markup" on maintenance (unlike some competitors), meaning you pay the direct cost of the plumber or electrician they hire.”
Serves the Palm Springs area · no public office address, so no map pin
Desert HomeFront Property Services serves the Palm Springs area and offers property services to home and rental owners in the Coachella Valley.
1733 N Palm Canyon Dr C, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Desert Stone Management is a Palm Springs company offering full-service community association management and advisory services for HOAs in the Coachella Valley.
Serves the Palm Springs area · no public office address, so no map pin
Parker Property Management is a property management team based in Palm Desert that manages residential rentals, including single-family homes, condos, townhomes and apartment complexes.
777 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Ste 200-24, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Best Property Management has a Palm Springs office, part of a company with offices in Fremont, Brentwood, Livermore and Tracy that leases and manages residential rental property.
In their words: “Our mission is to simplify the rental process while ensuring full compliance with local housing regulations.”
Wonder Dog Management is a Palm Springs company that manages apartment buildings and rental properties in Southern California, including Los Angeles, and in Oregon.
In their words: “We are a specialty firm that only operates by referral, which allows us to connect to our communities in a meaningful way.”
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Rents in Palm Springs are $518 below the Riverside County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months: +$50 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Palm Springs's typical asking rent is $518 (20.0%) below the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Palm Springs is number 20 of 23 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Blythe, Canyon Lake, Indian Wells, Norco. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in August, September and October, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 11 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Springs | $2,067 | +2.5% | 12 |
| Cathedral City | $2,343 | +6.4% | 0 |
| Rancho Mirage | $4,556 | +0.2% | 5 |
| Desert Hot Springs | $2,038 | +3.2% | 4 |
| Palm Desert | $2,749 | +4.0% | 8 |
| Indian Wells | $7,000 | 0 | |
| Indio | $2,316 | +3.3% | 1 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
Official sources: California Attorney General: limits on rent increases · California Courts: evictions · Civil Code 1947.12 (rent cap) · Civil Code 1946.2 (just cause)
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Compare the 12 property management companies in Palm Springs, Riverside County. We matched a current California real estate license for 5 of them. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Palm Springs is $2,067 (September 2026); +2.5% over the past year and +24.0% over five years. About 34.1% of homes in Palm Springs are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 9.3% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 12 property management companies in Palm Springs, CA: 10 with an office in the city and 2 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address. 5 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Palm Springs was $2,067 a month in September 2026, +2.5% on a year earlier.
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in August, September and October. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Yes. In California, managing rentals for other people generally requires a real estate broker license from the Department of Real Estate (DRE), or working under a licensed broker. You can check any license number on the DRE website.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
The default order, Best match, uses each company's Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it has, so a 4.8 rating from 100 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 2. License Confirmed companies get a small boost. No company can pay for its position.
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