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property at 78650 Ave 42

78650 Ave 42

Bermuda DunesCA92203
property at 43376 Cook St

43376 Cook St

Palm DesertCA92211
property at 74800 Sheryl Ave

74800 Sheryl Ave

Palm DesertCA92260
property at 78650 Ave 42

78650 Ave 42

Bermuda DunesCA92203
property at 78650 Ave 42

78650 Ave 42

Bermuda DunesCA92203
property at 79380 Ave 42

79380 Ave 42, Unit 2

79380 Ave 42
Bermuda DunesCA92203
property at 45421 Lupine Ln

45421 Lupine Ln

Palm DesertCA92260
property at 79700 Ave 42

79700 Ave 42, Unit 8

79700 Ave 42
Bermuda DunesCA92203
property at 79740 Ave 42

79740 Ave 42, Unit 5

79740 Ave 42
Bermuda DunesCA92203

Palm Desert, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Palm Desert, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Palma Village Groves$2,195$2,19517
Sonrisa at Spanish Walk$3,337$1,4002788
Woodhaven Country Club$4,095$1,5832287

Cheapest Available Palm Desert Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Palm Desert, CA is a Studio unit found at 73600 San Gorgonio Way in the Palma Village Groves neighborhood priced from $1,000. Mira Bella in the Sonrisa at Spanish Walk neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,387. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Palm Desert apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
73600 San Gorgonio Way0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,000
Mira BellaRancho1BR,1BA$1,387
Desert Oasis ApartmentsThe Greens1BR,1BA$1,699
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertRoad Runner1BR,1BA$1,791
The Regent Palm Desert Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,830
Royal PalmsAruba1BR,1BA$1,915
CanterraPisa1BR,1BA$1,937
Mediterra Apartment HomesAugusta1BR,1BA$2,105
Medici Apartment HomesVilla DEste2BR,2BA$2,119
The Summit2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palm Desert, CA

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Palm Desert area is the $1.74 price per square foot 72880 Shadow Mountain Dr Model at 72880 Shadow Mountain Dr, Unit 72880 in the in the Outlying Palm Springs neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Palm Desert apartment is the Villa Farnese Model at Medici Apartment Homes starting at $2,373 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the Sun City Shadow Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palm Desert apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
72880 Shadow Mountain Dr, Unit 7288072880 Shadow Mountain Dr2BR,2BA$1.74
Medici Apartment HomesVilla Farnese2BR,2BA$2.09
The Summit2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$2.21
Mira BellaBungalow2BR,2BA$2.23
The EnclaveHarlow1BR,1BA$2.73
Mediterra Apartment HomesAugusta1BR,1BA$2.52
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertRobin1BR,1BA$2.61
Royal PalmsAruba1BR,1BA$2.64
The Regent Palm Desert Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.57
CanterraPisa1BR,1BA$2.81

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Frequently Asked Questions about Palm Desert

What type of rentals are currently available in Palm Desert?

There are currently 286 Apartments for Rent in Palm Desert, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $4,804. There are also 654 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Palm Desert ranging from $1,500 to $75,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Palm Desert ranges from $1,500 to $75,000 with an average monthly rent of $10,921.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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