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Date Palm Vista Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Date Palm Vista Estates

33255 Date Palm DrCathedral City, CA 92234
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587 El Placer Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

587 El Placer Rd

587 El Placer RdPalm Springs, CA 92264
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Calle de Ricardo
2 Bedroom Apartments

Calle de Ricardo

3700-3800 E Calle de RicardoPalm Springs, CA 92264

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cathedral City, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/10/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Cathedral City, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cathedral City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Palm Springs Panorama$5,500$1,700103
Rancho Ramon$5,500$1,700135
Palm Springs Country Club Estates$8,500$1,295149
Cathedral Canyon$40,000$1,59524

Cheapest Available Cathedral City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cathedral City, CA is a Studio unit found at 29Hundred Apartments in the K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Palm Springs neighborhood priced from $1,362. San Jacinto Village Apartments in the South Palm Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cathedral City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
29Hundred ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,362
San Jacinto Village ApartmentsGrand Studio with full size k+bathStudio,1BA$1,500
Mojave BlueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cathedral City, CA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cathedral City area is the $1.91 price per square foot 33688 Whispering Palms Trail Model at 33688 Whispering Palms Trail, Unit 33688 in the in the Rancho Ramon neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Cathedral City apartment is the 33478 Navajo Trl Model at 33478 Navajo Trl, Unit 2 starting at $1,900 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Rancho Ramon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cathedral City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
33688 Whispering Palms Trail, Unit 3368833688 Whispering Palms Trail3BR,2BA$1.91
33478 Navajo Trl, Unit 233478 Navajo Trl2BR,1BA$1.73
31634 Thelma Ave, Unit #331634 Thelma Ave2BR,1BA$1.81
Presidio Park Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.92
68185 Alcita RdAll2BR,2BA$1.94
Tahquitz Court2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.31
Casa Del Cielo ApartmentsUnit #162BR,2BA$2.13
Palm Canyon TerracePlan A2BR,2BA$2.30
Sage Courtyard1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.30
San Jacinto Village Apartments1 bdrm1BR,1BA$2.28

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Cathedral City Overview

Cathedral City, located in the Greater Palm Springs Metropolitan Area and in the Coachella Valley, is a beautiful and fun place to live. It is a great place to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities and is within easy range for a day or weekend trip to either Los Angeles or San Diego. A variety of apartments in Cathedral City provide amenities to help support your active lifestyle.

Why live in Cathedral City, CA?

Cathedral City has been honored as one of the top 10 bargain retirement spots and as one of America's Most Livable Cities. It is a haven for those who love the outdoors or the arts. Warm temperatures year-round make it a great place for hiking, horseback riding or jogging. The Valley also boasts 125 golf courses and eight public parks. A Public Arts Initiative has placed art in public areas throughout the city, which also has many art galleries.  The city also is close to many other recreational opportunities in the Coachella Valley.

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Getting Around Cathedral City, CA

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cathedral City Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cathedral City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cathedral City Apartment is $1,650 at San Jacinto Village Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cathedral City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cathedral City is starting from $1,800 at Casa Del Cielo Apartments.

What is the most affordable Cathedral City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cathedral City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 29Hundred Apartments and starts from $2,359.

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