Cheap Homes for Rent in Cathedral City, CA from $1,399 (40 Rentals)

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property at 69801 Ramon Rd
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
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
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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5300 E Waverly Dr, Unit J8

5300 E Waverly Dr
Palm SpringsCA92264
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property at 32505 Candlewood Dr
$1,795

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Base Rent$1,795

Total Monthly Price$1,795
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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32505 Candlewood Dr, Unit 85

32505 Candlewood Dr
Cathedral CityCA92234
property at 33632 Pueblo Trail
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
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33632 Pueblo Trail, Unit B

33632 Pueblo Trail
Cathedral CityCA92234
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property at 31200 Landau Blvd
$1,975 - $2,500
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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31200 Landau Blvd

Cathedral CityCA92234

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property at 68080 Durango Rd
$2,095

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,095

Total Monthly Price$2,095
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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68080 Durango Rd, Unit B

68080 Durango Rd
Cathedral CityCA92234
property at 5301 E Waverly Dr
$1,835 - $2,300
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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5301 E Waverly Dr

Palm SpringsCA92264

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Cathedral City, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cathedral City, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/06/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Cathedral City, CA area range in price from $1,495 to $40,000 with an overall median price of $4,075. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cathedral City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cathedral Canyon$2,950$1,49517
Palm Springs Country Club Estates$4,000$1,495149
Palm Springs Panorama$4,200$1,495107
Rancho Ramon$4,200$1,495134

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. 540 S Mountain View Dr in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. 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
540 S Mountain View Dr1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,495
Highland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,495
Mojave BlueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,575
29Hundred Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,649
4444 E. Sunny Dunes Road1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650
Sage Courtyard1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,675
Tahquitz Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,699
Palm Canyon TerracePlan A2BR,2BA$1,795
Park ApartmentsThe Scarlet2BR,2BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cathedral City, CA

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cathedral City area is the $2.00 price per square foot 33220 Wishing Well Trl Model at 33220 Wishing Well Trl, Unit #B in the in the Rancho Ramon neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Cathedral City apartment is the 2x2 B Model at Presidio Park Apartments starting at $1,975 with a $1.88 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.
33220 Wishing Well Trl, Unit #B33220 Wishing Well Trl3BR,2BA$2.00
Presidio Park Apartments2x2 B2BR,2BA$1.88
Park ApartmentsThe Desert Rose2BR,2BA$1.94
Palm Canyon TerracePlan A2BR,2BA$2.23
Sage Courtyard1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.24
Mojave BlueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22
Tahquitz Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.43
Highland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.37
540 S Mountain View Dr1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.49
San Jacinto Village ApartmentsGrand Studio with full size k+bathStudio ,1BA$2.48

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Cathedral City, CA
Population: 54,902

Ranked #704

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cathedral City

What type of rentals are currently available in Cathedral City?

There are currently 286 Apartments for Rent in Cathedral City, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,495 to $3,100. There are also 288 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cathedral City ranging from $1,399 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 $1,399 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,722.

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