Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cathedral City, CA from $800 (7 Rentals)

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Cathedral Towne Villas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cathedral Towne Villas

36700 Pickfair StCathedral City, CA 92234
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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

Cathedral City, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cathedral City, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/22/2025

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
Cathedral Canyon$2,195$1,400311
Rancho Ramon$2,295$2,2957
Palm Springs Country Club Estates$2,363$1,400976

Cheapest Available Cathedral City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cathedral City, CA is a Studio unit found at San Jacinto Village Apartments in the South Palm Springs neighborhood priced from $1,400. Sage Courtyard in the K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Palm Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cathedral City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
San Jacinto Village ApartmentsGrand Studio with full size k+bathStudio,1BA$1,400
Sage Courtyard1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Casa Del Cielo ApartmentsUnit #162BR,2BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cathedral City, CA

As of March 22, 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 2x2 Model at Presidio Park Apartments starting at $1,880 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the Demuth Park West 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
Presidio Park Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.92
Candlewood Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$2.17
Tahquitz Court2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.10
Casa Del Cielo ApartmentsUnit #162BR,2BA$2.13
Palm Canyon TerracePlan A2BR,2BA$2.30
Sage Courtyard1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34
San Jacinto Village ApartmentsGrand Studio with full size k+bathStudio ,1BA$2.33
29Hundred Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$5.55

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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

What is a cheap apartment in Cathedral City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cathedral City is under $2,063.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cathedral City?

The cheapest apartment in Cathedral City is San Jacinto Village Apartments which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Cathedral City costs $2,284.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cathedral City?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 312 regular apartments in Cathedral City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Cathedral City?

Cheap apartments in Cathedral City have an average cost of $1,007 which is $1,277 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cathedral City.

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