Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cathedral City, CA from $700 (65 Rentals)

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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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property at 36957 Melrose Dr

$1,495

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36957 Melrose Dr

Cathedral CityCA92234
property at 36947 Melrose Dr

$1,595

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36947 Melrose Dr, Unit 4, Unit 4

36947 Melrose Dr
Cathedral CityCA92234
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Melrose Cottages
1 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Cottages

37188 Melrose DrCathedral City, CA 92234
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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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Ocotillo Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocotillo Place Apartments

69155 Dinah Shore DrCathedral City, CA 92234
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property at 69801 Ramon Rd

$1,700

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69801 Ramon Rd

Cathedral CityCA92234
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28600 Landau Blvd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

28600 Landau Blvd

28600 Landau BlvdCathedral City, CA 92234
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68185 Alcita Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

68185 Alcita Rd

68185 Alcita RdCathedral City, CA 92234
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property at 33495 Cathedral Canyon Dr

$2,100

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33495 Cathedral Canyon Dr, Unit B, Unit B

33495 Cathedral Canyon Dr
Cathedral CityCA92234

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29Hundred Apartments
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$1,500 - $2,199
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29Hundred Apartments

2900 Ramon RdPalm Springs, CA 92264
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Mojave Blue
$1,575 - $2,125
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Mojave Blue

2720-2786 E Tahquitz Canyon WayPalm Springs, CA 92262
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cathedral City, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Cathedral City, 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 Cathedral City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Rancho Ramon$2,099$7507
Cathedral Canyon$2,145$1,49512
Palm Springs Country Club Estates$2,199$75052
Palm Springs Panorama$2,199$7508

Cheapest Available Cathedral City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cathedral City, CA is a Studio unit found at San Jacinto Village Apartments in the South Palm Springs neighborhood priced from $1,450. 29Hundred Apartments in the South Palm Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cathedral City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
San Jacinto Village ApartmentsGrand Studio with full size k+bathStudio,1BA$1,450
29Hundred Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Mojave BlueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,575
Sage Courtyard1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,675
Palm Canyon TerracePlan A2BR,2BA$1,795
Park ApartmentsThe Scarlet2BR,2BA$1,800
Tahquitz Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cathedral City, CA

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cathedral City area is the $1.92 price per square foot 33425 Wishing Well Trl Model at 33425 Wishing Well Trl, Unit #2 in the in the Rancho Ramon neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Cathedral City apartment is the 32305 Rancho Vista Dr Model at 32305 Rancho Vista Dr, Unit 4 starting at $2,000 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Rancho Ramon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cathedral City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
33425 Wishing Well Trl, Unit #233425 Wishing Well Trl3BR,2BA$1.92
32305 Rancho Vista Dr, Unit 432305 Rancho Vista Dr3BR,2BA$1.67
Park ApartmentsThe Desert Rose2BR,2BA$1.84
Presidio Park Apartments2x2 A2BR,2BA$1.99
Villa Boutique Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,2BA$2.25
Palm Canyon TerracePlan A2BR,2BA$2.23
Sage Courtyard1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.24
San Jacinto Village Apartments1 bdrm1BR,1BA$2.21
Mojave BlueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22
37067 Bankside Dr, Unit 337067 Bankside Dr1BR,1BA$2.49

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Cathedral City Overview

Cathedral City, located in the Greater Palm Springs Metropolitan Area and in the Coachella Valley, is a beautiful and fun place to live. It is a great place to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities and is within easy range for a day or weekend trip to either Los Angeles or San Diego. A variety of apartments in Cathedral City provide amenities to help support your active lifestyle.

Why live in Cathedral City, CA?

Cathedral City has been honored as one of the top 10 bargain retirement spots and as one of America's Most Livable Cities. It is a haven for those who love the outdoors or the arts. Warm temperatures year-round make it a great place for hiking, horseback riding or jogging. The Valley also boasts 125 golf courses and eight public parks. A Public Arts Initiative has placed art in public areas throughout the city, which also has many art galleries.  The city also is close to many other recreational opportunities in the Coachella Valley.

Cathedral City, CA
Population: 54,902

Ranked #704

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cathedral City Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cathedral City?

The cheapest apartment in Cathedral City is 29Hundred Apartments which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Cathedral City costs $2,160.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cathedral City?

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 11 regular apartments in Cathedral City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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