Cheap Apartments for Rent in Desert Center, CA from $600 (19 Rentals)

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Western Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Western Apartments

650 Western AveBrawley, CA 92227
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Orchard Villas
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard Villas

84500 Avenue 52Coachella, CA 92236
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bayfield Apartments

450 W Barnard StBlythe, CA 92225
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Desert Center, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Desert Center Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Desert Center, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Holtville Garden Senior Apartments priced from $729. Las Flores Apartments in the Malan Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Desert Center apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Holtville Garden Senior Apartments1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$729
Las Flores Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Casa Encinas At River Heights2+22BR,2BA$1,195
Casa Serena ApartmentsJunior SuiteStudio,1BA$1,325
Quail Springs Village Apartments2+22BR,2BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desert Center, CA and Nearby

As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Desert Center area is the $1.74 price per square foot Two Bedroom Townhome Model at Town Center Villas in the in the Legacy Ranch neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Desert Center apartment is the Plan B Model at Andorra Apartments starting at $1,795 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the La Paloma neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Desert Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Town Center VillasTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.74
Andorra ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$1.57
Indigo Views2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.03
Presidio Park Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.92
Casa Encinas At River Heights2+22BR,2BA$1.26
Edencrest Apartments2br 1 bth2BR,1BA$1.90
Quail Springs Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.54
Las Flores Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Vista Del SolTWO MILE 2 BEDROOM2BR,1.5BA$1.79
Holtville Garden Senior Apartments1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$1.28

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2 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Desert Center Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Desert Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Desert Center Apartment is $729 at Holtville Garden Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Desert Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Desert Center is starting from $975 at Las Flores Apartments.

What is the most affordable Desert Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Desert Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Casa Encinas At River Heights and starts from $1,395.

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