Cheap Apartments for Rent in Palm Springs, CA from $700 (19 Rentals)

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2784 N Junipero Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2784 N Junipero Ave

2784 N Junipero AvePalm Springs, CA 92262
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Tennis Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tennis Court Apartments

1400 E Palm Canyon DrPalm Springs, CA 92264
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351 E Cottonwood Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

351 E Cottonwood Rd

351 E Cottonwood RdPalm Springs, CA 92262
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Continental Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Continental Gardens

300 N Sunrise WayPalm Springs, CA 92262
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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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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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Royal Palms
2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Palms

34851 Date Palm DrCathedral City, CA 92234
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Ocotillo Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocotillo Place Apartments

69155 Dinah Shore DrCathedral City, CA 92234
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Palm Springs, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Palm Springs, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/22/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Palm Springs, CA area range in price from $1,353 to $3,288 with an overall median price of $2,248. The three Palm Springs neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Warm Sands at $1,400, Chino Canyon at $1,353, and Desert Park Estates at $1,353. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Palm Springs Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Warm Sands$1,675$1,40056
Chino Canyon$1,870$1,353280
Desert Park Estates$1,870$1,353280
Racquet Club West$1,870$1,353280
Demuth Park West$1,997$1,353551
Desert Highland Gateway Estates$1,997$1,500240
Mountain Gate$1,997$1,500240
Uptown Palm Springs$2,087$1,353466
Araby Cove$2,386$1,3531041
Baristo$2,386$1,3531200

Cheapest Available Palm Springs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Palm Springs, CA is a Studio unit found at San Jacinto Village Apartments in the South Palm Springs neighborhood priced from $1,400. The Float in the South Palm Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Palm Springs apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
San Jacinto Village ApartmentsGrand Studio with full size k+bathStudio,1BA$1,400
The Float1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,495
Latitude 33StudioStudio,1BA$1,675
The Modern Cactus1 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms1BR,1BA$1,693
Sage Courtyard1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palm Springs, CA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Palm Springs area is the $1.70 price per square foot 545 Calle Amigos Model at 545 Calle Amigos in the in the South Palm Springs neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Palm Springs apartment is the 33688 Whispering Palms Trail Model at 33688 Whispering Palms Trail, Unit 33688 starting at $2,295 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Rancho Ramon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palm Springs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
545 Calle Amigos545 Calle Amigos2BR,2BA$1.70
33688 Whispering Palms Trail, Unit 3368833688 Whispering Palms Trail3BR,2BA$1.91
Presidio Park Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.92
Desert Boutique Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.25
Candlewood Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$2.17
2526 N Junipero Ave, Unit 22526 N Junipero Ave1BR,1BA$1.94
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
San Jacinto Village ApartmentsGrand Studio with full size k+bathStudio ,1BA$2.33

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Palm Springs Overview

Palm Springs is a beautiful resort town in Coachella Valley in Southern California. Its unique architecture and frequent visits from Hollywood stars have brought it global attention, making Palm Springs apartments exciting places to live. Its reliance on tourism ensures that there is always something going on in Palm Springs—you’ll never get bored here!

Why live in Palm Springs, CA?

With the weather the way it is, living in apartments in Palm Springs would be a bit like living in a permanent vacation—as long as you can take the heat, that is. But besides the weather that transformed this city into a resort town, there’s a lot that makes Palm Springs unique. For instance, it’s ahead of the times, it boasts one of the highest concentrations of same-sex couples in the US. And because of the mid-century modern architecture movement, the sights will never get old since many of the buildings around town are incredibly interesting and unique.

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Getting Around Palm Springs, CA

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Palm Springs Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Palm Springs?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Palm Springs is under $1,850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Palm Springs?

The cheapest apartment in Palm Springs is The Float which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Palm Springs costs $2,248.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Palm Springs?

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 5,928 regular apartments in Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs?

Cheap apartments in Palm Springs have an average cost of $1,180 which is $1,068 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palm Springs.

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