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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 2 Beds unit found at Casa Encinas At River Heights in the Downtown Blythe neighborhood priced from $1,195. Quail Springs Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Desert Center apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casa Encinas At River Heights2+22BR,2BA$1,195
Quail Springs Village Apartments2+22BR,2BA$1,350
Casa Serena ApartmentsJunior SuiteStudio,1BA$1,350

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

As of April 25, 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
Mira BellaGarden Villa2BR,2BA$1.97
Quail Springs Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.54
Vista Del SolTWO MILE 2 BEDROOM2BR,1.5BA$1.79
82145 Valencia AveOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Desert Center?

There are currently 49 Apartments for Rent in Desert Center, CA with pricing that ranges from $945 to $4,978. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Desert Center ranging from $895 to $10,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Desert Center?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Desert Center ranges from $895 to $10,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,199.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Desert Center?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Desert Center range from $1,550 to $4,978, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,835.

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