Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cathedral City, CA from $1,000 (7 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: 11/14/2025

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
Cathedral Canyon$1,950$1,5958
Palm Springs Country Club Estates$2,386$1,45028
Rancho Ramon$2,395$1,7956
Palm Springs Panorama$2,495$1,8404

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. Sage Courtyard in the K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Palm Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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
San Jacinto Village ApartmentsGrand Studio with full size k+bathStudio,1BA$1,450
Sage Courtyard1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
Mojave BlueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cathedral City, CA

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cathedral City area is the $1.73 price per square foot 28160 Landau Blvd Model at 28160 Landau Blvd in the in the Rancho Ramon neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Cathedral City apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Tahquitz Court starting at $2,341 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at 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.
28160 Landau Blvd28160 Landau Blvd3BR,2BA$1.73
Tahquitz Court3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.68
Park ApartmentsThe Desert Rose2BR,2BA$1.92
Palm Canyon TerracePlan B2BR,2BA$1.99
Presidio Park Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.93
Casa Del Cielo Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.07
33590 Shifting Sands Trail, Unit #233590 Shifting Sands Trail2BR,1BA$2.24
Sage Courtyard1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14
San Jacinto Village Apartments1 bdrm1BR,1BA$2.21
Mojave BlueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.25

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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

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

The cheapest apartment in Cathedral City is Sage Courtyard which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Cathedral City costs $2,306.

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 1 regular apartments in Cathedral City 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 Cathedral City?

Cheap apartments in Cathedral City have an average cost of $577 which is $1,729 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cathedral City.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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