Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Palm Springs Neighborhood of Palm Springs, CA from $800 (5 Rentals)

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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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Downtown Palm Springs, Palm Springs, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Float1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,495
San Jacinto Village ApartmentsGrand Studio with full size k+bathStudio,1BA$1,500
Latitude 33StudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
545 Calle Amigos545 Calle Amigos2BR,2BA$1.70
Desert Boutique Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.10
2526 N Junipero Ave, Unit 22526 N Junipero Ave1BR,1BA$1.94
The Modern Cactus2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$2.74
Tahquitz Court2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.10
Desert Dorado VillasTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$2.35
Sage Courtyard1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.30
San Jacinto Village Apartments1 bdrm1BR,1BA$2.28
Palos Verdes Villas1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.67
29Hundred Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Palm Springs, Palm Springs, CA

Ranked #16

Among neighborhoods in Palm Springs, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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