Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cathedral City, CA from $1,000 (82 Rentals)

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property at 68080 Durango Rd

$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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68080 Durango Rd, Unit A

68080 Durango Rd
Cathedral CityCA92234
property at 67151 N Chimayo Dr

$2,300

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$2,300

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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67151 N Chimayo Dr

Cathedral CityCA92234

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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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Cathedral Towne Villas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cathedral Towne Villas

36700 Pickfair StCathedral City, CA 92234
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Melrose Cottages
1 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Cottages

37188 Melrose DrCathedral City, CA 92234
property at 68460 Kings Rd

$1,695

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$1,695

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68460 Kings Rd

Cathedral CityCA92234
property at 36953 Bankside Dr

$1,695

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$1,695

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36953 Bankside Dr, Unit A

36953 Bankside Dr
Cathedral CityCA92234
property at 37111 Cathedral Canyon Dr

$1,695

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37111 Cathedral Canyon Dr, Unit E

37111 Cathedral Canyon Dr
Cathedral CityCA92234
property at 37156 Palo Verde Dr

$1,695

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37156 Palo Verde Dr, Unit 1

37156 Palo Verde Dr
Cathedral CityCA92234
property at 69801 Ramon Rd

$1,700

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$1,700

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69801 Ramon Rd

Cathedral CityCA92234
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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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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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Candlewood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Candlewood Apartments

32450 Candlewood DrCathedral City, CA 92234
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property at 37067 Bankside Dr

$1,995

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$1,995

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37067 Bankside Dr

Cathedral CityCA92234
property at 68460 Kings Rd

$1,995

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$1,995

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68460 Kings Rd

Cathedral CityCA92234
property at 32200 Cathedral Canyon Dr

$2,000

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$2,000

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32200 Cathedral Canyon Dr, Unit 67

32200 Cathedral Canyon Dr
Cathedral CityCA92234
property at 69801 Ramon Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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69801 Ramon Rd

Cathedral CityCA92234

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property at 5300 E Waverly Dr

$1,200

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$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5300 E Waverly Dr, Unit 4209

5300 E Waverly Dr
Palm SpringsCA92264

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cathedral City, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/08/2026

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
Palm Springs Panorama$1,999$1,7252
Rancho Ramon$1,999$1,9991
Cathedral Canyon$2,245$1,6958
Palm Springs Country Club Estates$2,575$1,49538

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 $1,500. Mojave Blue 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 $1,575. 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$1,500
Mojave BlueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,575
Sage Courtyard1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,675
29Hundred Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,699
Palm Canyon TerracePlan A2BR,2BA$1,795
Tahquitz Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,825
Park ApartmentsThe Scarlet2BR,2BA$1,900
Candlewood Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1BA$1,938

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cathedral City, CA

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cathedral City area is the $2.00 price per square foot 37067 Bankside Dr Model at 37067 Bankside Dr, Unit 3 in the in the Thunderbird neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Cathedral City apartment is the 2x2 Model at Presidio Park Apartments starting at $2,030 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Thunderbird 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.
37067 Bankside Dr, Unit 337067 Bankside Dr2BR,1BA$2.00
Presidio Park Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.07
Park ApartmentsThe Scarlet2BR,2BA$1.94
Villa Boutique Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,2BA$2.46
Palm Canyon TerracePlan A2BR,2BA$2.23
Sage Courtyard1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.24
San Jacinto Village Apartments1 bdrm1BR,1BA$2.28
29Hundred Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Casita2BR,1BA$3.08
Mojave BlueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22
Tahquitz Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.61

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cathedral City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cathedral City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cathedral City is under $1,938.

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

The cheapest apartment in Cathedral City is Mojave Blue which is listed at $1,575, while the average apartment in Cathedral City costs $2,204.

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 7 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 $643 which is $1,561 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cathedral City.

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