Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Palm Springs Neighborhood of Palm Springs, CA from $800 (5 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Palm Springs?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Palm Springs Studio Apartments | $1,781 | $1,486 | $2,402 |
Downtown Palm Springs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,966 | $1,340 | $3,195 |
Downtown Palm Springs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,258 | $1,818 | $3,414 |
Downtown Palm Springs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,493 | $2,341 | $2,625 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Palm Springs Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Palm Springs area of Palm Springs, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Float priced from $1,495. San Jacinto Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Downtown Palm Springs apartments for rent in Palm Springs, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Float | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
San Jacinto Village Apartments | Grand Studio with full size k+bath | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Latitude 33 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Palm Springs, CA
As of March 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Palm Springs apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Desert Boutique Apartment Homes starting at $2,050 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the South Palm Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Palm Springs apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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545 Calle Amigos | 545 Calle Amigos | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
Desert Boutique Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.10 |
2526 N Junipero Ave, Unit 2 | 2526 N Junipero Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
The Modern Cactus | 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
Tahquitz Court | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.10 |
Desert Dorado Villas | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2.35 |
Sage Courtyard | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
San Jacinto Village Apartments | 1 bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
Palos Verdes Villas | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
29Hundred Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Palm Springs, Palm Springs, CA
Ranked #16
Among neighborhoods in Palm Springs, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Palm Springs, Palm Springs, CA
Katherine Finchy Elementary
Desert Learning Academy
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Palm Springs, Palm Springs, CA
Katherine Finchy Elementary
Desert Learning Academy
School data provided by Great Schools
Getting Around the Downtown Palm Springs Neighborhood in Palm Springs, CA
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
40 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Palm Springs Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Palm Springs?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Palm Springs is The Float which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Downtown Palm Springs costs $2,386.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 4 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Palm Springs?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Palm Springs have an average cost of $1,149 which is $1,237 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Palm Springs.
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