A lively area with bars, restaurants, and weekend activity. Ideal if you want a social scene steps from your apartment. Best for: Social students, upperclassmen, Greek life members. Typical rent: $2,600–$4,450/mo.

Distance varies by block — tour from The Loop to your campus buildings before signing.

Expect $2,600–$4,450/mo in The Loop. Studio: $2,200/mo; 1 bedroom: $2,700/mo; 2 bedroom: $3,750/mo; Area range: $2,600–$4,450/mo.

The Loop scores 74/100 on our student-housing safety model. Treat safety like a student-life decision, not just rent: tour at night, confirm lighting and access control, and compare blocks instead of entire ZIP codes. Areas listed on this h…

The Loop is a short transit or bike ride to of the Desert. Transit convenience near Palm Desert, CA scores about 89/100 in our model. Undergrads often bike for short trips; graduate students more often mix transit + parking depending on program location.

About 71% of residents near The Loop rent rather than own. Roughly 77% undergrad vs 23% graduate renters — Social students, upperclassmen, Greek life members.

Peak demand hits before fall term and again in early summer. For College of the Desert, starting 90 days early improves unit quality and roommate choice.

Inventory in The Loop is limited right now. Browse the College of the Desert housing hub or set alerts while new listings are added.