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Joshua Tree, CA Homes for Rent

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    Starting at $1,495 Per Month

    • 2 Beds

    62168 Verbena Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

    Quail Springs Village is a premier fully amenitized, 75-unit apartment complex in the high desert area of the Moron go Basin, which encompasses Yucca Valley, 29 Palms, and Joshua Tree. All the apartments are two bedroom / two bath units of approximately 975 square feet in size with individual covered patios. The complex is lowdensity with units distributed among eleven single-story buildings

    Quail Springs

    62168 Verbena Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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    Starting at $1,160 Per Month

    • 1 Bed

    6036 Sunset Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

    Located in Joshua Tree, just blocks from the quaint downtown area with markets and shops. Senior (55+) gated community with covered parking, on-site laundry and community space. Walk-in baths available. Walking path and Pet area on grounds. Near downtown Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree National Park, and down the road from Pioneertown. Ask about our move in specials in selected units.

    Halter Sunset Village

    6036 Sunset Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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    $1,280 Per Month

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 360 Sq Ft
    • House for Rent

    60275 Verbena Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

    Welcome to your cozy oasis in Joshua Tree! This charming 1-bedroom house is perfect for those seeking a serene getaway or a stylish full-time residence. With a delightful blend of modern amenities and desert charm, this home is ready to welcome you.Step inside to discover:- A well-equipped kitchen featuring a gas stove top, refrigerator, and exhaust hood, perfect for culinary

    60275 Verbena Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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    $2,000 Per Month

    • 3 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • Condo for Rent

    61600 Palm Vista Dr Unit 61600 Palm Vista DR, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

    Property Id: 2289768 ASK ABOUT RENTING BY THE ROOM!!! Furnished 3 Bed / 1 Bath Home in Joshua Tree (Main House & Casita Available Separately) Fully furnished and move-in ready home located minutes from Joshua Tree Village and the West Entrance of Joshua Tree National Park. Quiet neighborhood with a private yard and stunning desert views. Features: 3 bedrooms / 1 full

    61600 Palm Vista Dr Unit 61600 Palm Vista DR, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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    $2,400 Per Month

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,200 Sq Ft
    • House for Rent

    61381 Alta Mura Dr, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

    ** $500 off the first month's rent!! ** This charming pocket of homes is tucked away in the heart of Joshua Tree Village, offering inspiring desert views and star-filled night skies. Enjoy peace and quiet while being just minutes from downtown Joshua Tree, local shops, restaurants, the National Park entrance, the JT Farmers Market, and more. The home has been beautifully and thoughtfully updated

    Reggie McAtee Libby's Realty

    61381 Alta Mura Dr, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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    $2,050 Per Month

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,098 Sq Ft
    • House for Rent

    61542 Palm Vista Dr, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

    Property Id: 1996767 Treat yourself to a private desert oasis at this beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath home! Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, this Joshua Tree vacation rental is conveniently located just 5 miles from the park entrance and offers swoon-worthy views from every room. Drive to the top of Keys View, visit the Cholla Cactus Garden, or browse the quirky shops in downtown Joshua Tree.

    61542 Palm Vista Dr, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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    $3,300 Per Month

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,112 Sq Ft
    • House for Rent

    65585 4th St S, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

    Exceptional opportunity to rent a Desert Oasis in Joshua Tree: A Retreat to RememberFully fenced and Gated property in a rural area, yet just minutes away from the JT Town center.Welcome to an enchanting experience in Joshua Tree. This single-family home is more than just a dwelling, it's an invitation to immerse yourself in the tranquility of the desert, while enjoying modern amenities

    Andrei Feoktistov Realty One Group West

    65585 4th St S, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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    $1,111 Per Month

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 500 Sq Ft
    • House for Rent

    888 Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

    Property Id: 1181443 **Text or Call to apply** Escape to Rift Zero, a unique desert retreat in Joshua Tree designed for reset and reconnection. Each vintage trailer is transformed into a cozy tiny home with private outdoor space, blending artistic repurposing and sustainable design. Enjoy: - AC mini-split provides more than adequate Air Conditioning - BBQ & outdoor

    888 Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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    $2,350 Per Month

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,186 Sq Ft
    • House for Rent

    63365 Cobalt Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

    Available for lease in the desirable Sunfair West area of Joshua Tree, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home sits on 2.5 acres and offers space, views, and a flexible layout for comfortable desert living. A covered front patio welcomes you in, perfect for enjoying the quiet surroundings and wide-open skies. Inside, the home features a large main living area with high ceilings, expansive windows, a wood

    Cam Wortman C & S Real Estate, Inc.

    63365 Cobalt Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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    $2,000 Per Month

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,404 Sq Ft
    • Beautiful home perfect for Stargazing!

    4929 1st St E, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

    Beautiful home in nice neighborhood! Home is off of Sunfair Road and with vacant lots on either side (one of which is yours to use!) and no one behind you. This neighborhood is peaceful and perfect for relaxing or stargazing! You enter the home into a very open-concept area that is all tile and great for entertaining. The living room, kitchen, and ining room are all together. Kitchen has plenty

    4929 1st St E, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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    $2,100 Per Month

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,304 Sq Ft
    • House for Rent

    64654 Sun Mesa Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

    FOR RENT. Offered furnished or unfurnished. 3 Bedroom 1 Full Bath 1304 sq foot home. Recently renovated, new kitchen cabinets with stunning quartz countertops, appliances, cooling/heating system, fresh paint. Patio with open space with unobstructed desert views, equipped with BBQ and fire pit for evening warmth, under the starlit sky, perfect to embrace the natural beauty and tranquility of the

    Jacqueline Smith Fathom Realty Group, Inc.

    64654 Sun Mesa Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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    $2,000 Per Month

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,100 Sq Ft
    • AVAILABLE NOW $600 first month

    8680 Star Ln, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

    ****PLEASE READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE CALLING****2bd/2ba 1100 Sq. Ft. Single Family Home, Slate Flooring, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer, Wood Burning Stove, 2 Swamp Coolers, 2-Car Garage, Pets OK Upon Owner Approval. Available Now. Call .*** This home comes with high speed internet up to 1 Gig at an exclusive group rate of $59.00, and includes 24/7 premium support and

    8680 Star Ln, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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    $2,450 Per Month

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,534 Sq Ft
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    61716 Navajo Trail, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

    updated home in Joshua Tree, three bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Lot is half an acre with an oversized back yard and professionally managed jacuzzi. Owner is a licensed California real estate agent.

    Vanessa Mayorga Saigon Realty

    61716 Navajo Trail, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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    $2,250 Per Month

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,118 Sq Ft
    • House for Rent

    60237 Natoma Trail, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

    SOLAR, SOLAR, SOLAR!!!Furnished or Unfurnished Joshua Tree Home with Private Fenced YardWelcome to this beautifully updated two-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Joshua Tree, offering approximately 1,118 square feet of bright and comfortable living space. Available furnished or unfurnished, the home features LVT flooring, abundant natural light, ceiling fans, mountain views, and a

    60237 Natoma Trail, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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    $2,750 Per Month

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,468 Sq Ft
    • House for Rent

    60468 Latham Trail, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

    Beautiful Joshua Tree Desert Oasis. Completely redone, everything is new from the roof, windows, sliders, HVAC, ducting, appliances ,if you can think it, it's been replaced and is brand new. No expense was spared on this remodel with top of the line appliances and finishes installed. This is a designers home. Each finish and installation has been carefully and thoughtfully placed with design

    Westley Williams Harcourts Prime Properties

    60468 Latham Trail, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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    $1,250 Per Month

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 945 Sq Ft
    • Condo for Rent

    61885 Verbena Rd Unit B, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

    61885 Verbena Rd Unit B, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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    $2,397 Per Month

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,876 Sq Ft
    • Gorgeous 3 bd, 2.5 ba on 1 acre

    62340 Hacienda Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

    This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home sits on one acre in a quiet, open neighborhood in Joshua Tree. The home has been beautifully renovated and feels open, spacious and bright. Two of the bedrooms have walk in closets. Large kitchen with kitchen island, oven, stove, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator. There is an attached two car garage, a washer and dryer in a dedicated space. The

    62340 Hacienda Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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    $1,675 Per Month

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,050 Sq Ft
    • Quiet 2 bd House Surrounded by Open Desert

    64910 Winters Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

    This beautifully renovated 2 bd, 1 ba sits on its own 1.25 acres next to 600 acres of undeveloped land. Recently renovated kitchen, bathroom, newer appliances, washer and dryer, ductless heating and cooling, and beautiful ceramic tile floors are some of the great features of this house. The large south facing windows flood the house with natural light and open up to expansive views of open

    64910 Winters Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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    $1,495 Per Month

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 800 Sq Ft
    • Cozy 2 bed/1 Bath house-UNFURNISHED **

    61934 Verbena Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

    Cute, 2 bedroom, 1 bath house in downtown Joshua Tree. -New A/C in the dining/living room space. -House has open beam vaulted ceilings-Fireplace-Stack-able washer and dryer. -Water and trash paid. -Small fenced yard. -Pets considered View walk through video on YouTube 1 Year lease required.Applicant Requirements:- Minimum credit

    61934 Verbena Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

Why Live in Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree, California, is a unique blend of artistic community, national park, and tourist destination, characterized by its namesake tree and desert landscape. The town's artistic influence is evident, with local artists like Patrick Hasson drawing inspiration from the vibrant desert sun. Joshua Tree is also home to the renowned Rancho De La Luna recording studio, attracting famous musicians. Outdoor activities are abundant, with Joshua Tree National Park offering miles of hiking trails, panoramic views from Giant Marbles and Quail Springs picnic areas, and numerous climbing spots. The town features eclectic shopping options such as JT Trading Post and the Joshua Tree Farmer’s Market, alongside practical amenities like a nearby Walmart. Dining options range from Joshua Tree Coffee Company to Crossroads Café and Sam’s Indian Food and Pizza, known for its unique curry pizza. The community spirit is strong, highlighted by events at Furstwurld, which hosts various activities and fundraisers. Housing in Joshua Tree primarily consists of single-family homes with mid-century modern designs, featuring large windows and ample sunlight. However, the booming short-term rental market has driven up prices, making it challenging for locals to find affordable housing. Education is provided by the Morongo Unified School District, with schools receiving moderate ratings. Transportation relies heavily on driving, with Interstate 10 located 27 miles southwest. While the area is safer than the national average, wildfire risk is significant, with 98% of properties likely to be impacted over the next 30 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to rent a home in Joshua Tree, CA?
The median rent for a home in Joshua Tree, CA is $2,050 per month, though prices vary by neighborhood, size, and property type. As of August 2026, condos tend to be the most affordable option while single-family homes are currently more expensive.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Joshua Tree, CA?
To comfortably afford the median rent in Joshua Tree, CA, a household needs to earn roughly $82,000 per year. This is based on the common guideline that households should spend no more than 30% of gross income on housing. Most landlords require monthly household income of at least 3x the monthly rent, and with a median rent of $2,050 per month in Joshua Tree, CA, renters typically need to show $6,150 per month in gross income to qualify. Actual affordability will vary depending on household debts, other living expenses, and overall budget.
Is it more affordable to rent or buy in Joshua Tree, CA?
In Joshua Tree, CA, the price-to-rent ratio is 16.3, which generally favors renting. This ratio divides the median home price by the annual median rent: below 15 typically favors buying, 15 to 20 is balanced, and above 20 typically favors renting. Your finances, how long you plan to stay, and costs like mortgage rates, taxes, and maintenance all factor into the decision.
What neighborhoods in Joshua Tree, CA are best for renting a home?
The best neighborhood for renting in Joshua Tree, CA depends on your priorities: commute, walkability, budget, and lifestyle all play a role. Popular areas for renting a home include Panorama, Rio Vista, Desert Princess Country Club, Four Seasons and Desert Park Estates, each with its own character and price range.

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
19
Median Rent
$2,050
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,200
Median Condo Rent
$1,400
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