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property at 69801 Ramon Rd

$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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69801 Ramon Rd

Cathedral CityCA92234

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property at 31200 Landau Blvd

$1,950 - $2,195

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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31200 Landau Blvd

Cathedral CityCA92234
property at 69801 Ramon Rd

$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

69801 Ramon Rd

Cathedral CityCA92234

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property at 73400 Algonquin Pl

$2,200

2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

73400 Algonquin Pl

Thousand PalmsCA92276

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Cathedral City, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cathedral City, CA

Pricing Updated: 01/22/2026

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$4,000$1,450116
Palm Springs Panorama$4,200$1,45092
Palm Springs Country Club Estates$12,000$1,450125
Cathedral Canyon$40,000$1,29530

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. 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 $1,580. 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
Mojave BlueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,580
Sage Courtyard1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
Casa Del Cielo Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,700
29Hundred Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Palm Canyon TerracePlan A2BR,2BA$1,795
Tahquitz Court2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,817
Presidio Park Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1,895
Park ApartmentsThe Scarlet2BR,2BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cathedral City, CA

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cathedral City area is the $1.93 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Presidio Park Apartments in the in the Thunderbird neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Cathedral City apartment is the The Scarlet Model at Park Apartments starting at $1,900 with a $1.94 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$1.93
Park ApartmentsThe Scarlet2BR,2BA$1.94
Tahquitz Court2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.10
Casa Del Cielo Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.01
68080 Risueno Rd, Unit 80 B68080 Risueno Rd2BR,1BA$2.55
Palm Canyon TerracePlan A2BR,2BA$2.23
Villa Boutique Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2.73
Sage Courtyard1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17
San Jacinto Village Apartments1 bdrm1BR,1BA$2.14
Mojave BlueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cathedral City

What type of rentals are currently available in Cathedral City?

There are currently 277 Apartments for Rent in Cathedral City, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,450 to $3,300. There are also 287 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cathedral City ranging from $1,295 to $40,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cathedral City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cathedral City ranges from $1,295 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,490.

Expert Rental Resources

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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.