Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cathedral City, CA from $1,000 (10 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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Ocotillo Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocotillo Place Apartments

69155 Dinah Shore DrCathedral City, CA 92234
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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

Cathedral City, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cathedral City, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/19/2025

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
Palm Springs Panorama$4,400$1,50095
Palm Springs Country Club Estates$4,500$695146
Rancho Ramon$4,500$1,500123
Cathedral Canyon$22,250$1,39530

Cheapest Available Cathedral City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cathedral City, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 29Hundred Apartments in the South Palm Springs neighborhood priced from $1,545. San Jacinto Village Apartments in the South Palm Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cathedral City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
29Hundred Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,545
San Jacinto Village ApartmentsGrand Studio with full size k+bathStudio,1BA$1,600
Sage Courtyard1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cathedral City, CA

As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cathedral City area is the $1.92 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Presidio Park Apartments in the in the Thunderbird neighborhood starting from $1,880. The second greatest value Cathedral City apartment is the Unit #16 Model at Casa Del Cielo Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $2.13 price per square foot in the South Palm Springs 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.
Presidio Park Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.92
Casa Del Cielo ApartmentsUnit #162BR,2BA$2.13
68080 Risueno Rd, Unit 80 B68080 Risueno Rd2BR,1BA$2.55
Palm Canyon TerracePlan A2BR,2BA$2.23
Villa Boutique Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2.60
Sage Courtyard1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.20
San Jacinto Village Apartments1 bdrm1BR,1BA$2.34
Mojave BlueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.32
Tahquitz Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.57
37188 Melrose Dr37188 Melrose Dr1BR,1BA$2.33

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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.

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Getting Around Cathedral City, CA

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cathedral City Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cathedral City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cathedral City Apartment is $1,545 at 29Hundred Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cathedral City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cathedral City is starting from $1,795 at Palm Canyon Terrace.

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