Cheap Homes for Rent in Cathedral City, CA from $1,200 (45 Rentals)

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property at 36957 Melrose Dr

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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36957 Melrose Dr, Unit 5, Unit 5

36957 Melrose Dr
Cathedral CityCA92234
property at 36947 Melrose Dr

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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36947 Melrose Dr, Unit 3, Unit 3

36947 Melrose Dr
Cathedral CityCA92234
property at 69801 Ramon Rd

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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69801 Ramon Rd

Cathedral CityCA92234

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property at 32200 Cathedral Canyon Dr

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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32200 Cathedral Canyon Dr, Unit 67, Unit 67

32200 Cathedral Canyon Dr
Cathedral CityCA92234

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property at 31200 Landau Blvd

$1,975 - $2,800

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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31200 Landau Blvd

Cathedral CityCA92234
property at 67151 N Chimayo Dr

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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67151 N Chimayo Dr

Cathedral CityCA92234
property at 69801 Ramon Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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69801 Ramon Rd

Cathedral CityCA92234

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property at 505 S Farrell Dr

$2,200 - $2,550

2 Bedroom Rentals

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505 S Farrell Dr

Palm SpringsCA92264

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property at 69725 Encanto Ct

$2,250

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$2,250

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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69725 Encanto Ct

Rancho MirageCA92270

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Cathedral City, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cathedral City, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/23/2026

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$2,112$1,7253
Rancho Ramon$2,112$1,9992
Cathedral Canyon$2,145$1,69510
Palm Springs Country Club Estates$2,575$1,39944

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$1,600
29Hundred Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,699
Palm Canyon TerracePlan A2BR,2BA$1,795
Park ApartmentsThe Scarlet2BR,2BA$1,800
Candlewood Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1BA$1,892
Presidio Park Apartments2x2 A2BR,2BA$1,955

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cathedral City, CA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cathedral City area is the $1.84 price per square foot The Desert Rose Model at Park Apartments in the in the South Palm Springs neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Cathedral City apartment is the 37067 Bankside Dr Model at 37067 Bankside Dr, Unit 3 starting at $1,995 with a $2.00 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.
Park ApartmentsThe Desert Rose2BR,2BA$1.84
37067 Bankside Dr, Unit 337067 Bankside Dr2BR,1BA$2.00
Presidio Park Apartments2x2 A2BR,2BA$1.99
Villa Boutique Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,2BA$2.63
Tahquitz Court2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.37
Palm Canyon TerracePlan A2BR,2BA$2.23
Sage Courtyard1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.24
San Jacinto Village Apartments1 bdrm1BR,1BA$2.21
Mojave BlueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22
37188 Melrose Dr, Unit 337188 Melrose Dr1BR,1BA$2.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cathedral City

What type of rentals are currently available in Cathedral City?

There are currently 280 Apartments for Rent in Cathedral City, CA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $2,782. There are also 292 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cathedral City ranging from $1,200 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 $1,200 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,409.

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