Cheap Homes for Rent in Cathedral City, CA from $1,000 (37 Rentals)

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property at 36957 Melrose Dr

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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36957 Melrose Dr, Unit 7

36957 Melrose Dr
Cathedral CityCA92234
property at 36947 Melrose Dr

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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36947 Melrose Dr, Unit D

36947 Melrose Dr
Cathedral CityCA92234

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property at 69801 Ramon Rd

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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69801 Ramon Rd

Cathedral CityCA92234
property at 505 S Farrell Dr

$1,700 - $2,550

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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505 S Farrell Dr

Palm SpringsCA92264

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property at 32505 Candlewood Dr

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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32505 Candlewood Dr, Unit 85

32505 Candlewood Dr
Cathedral CityCA92234
property at 5301 E Waverly Dr

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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5301 E Waverly Dr, Unit 217

5301 E Waverly Dr
Palm SpringsCA92264
property at 5300 E Waverly Dr

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

5300 E Waverly Dr, Unit G3

5300 E Waverly Dr
Palm SpringsCA92264

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property at 33495 Cathedral Canyon Dr

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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33495 Cathedral Canyon Dr, Unit B

33495 Cathedral Canyon Dr
Cathedral CityCA92234

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Cathedral City, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cathedral City, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/07/2026

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
Cathedral Canyon$2,145$1,49512
Rancho Ramon$2,149$7508
Palm Springs Panorama$2,199$7507
Palm Springs Country Club Estates$2,487$75054

Cheapest Available Cathedral City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cathedral City, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 550 S El Cielo Rd in the South Palm Springs neighborhood priced from $1,350. San Jacinto Village Apartments in the South Palm Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cathedral City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
550 S El Cielo Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,350
San Jacinto Village ApartmentsGrand Studio with full size k+bathStudio,1BA$1,450
Mojave BlueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,575
31520 Landau Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,595
Sage Courtyard1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,700
Palm Canyon TerracePlan A2BR,2BA$1,795
Park ApartmentsThe Scarlet2BR,2BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cathedral City, CA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cathedral City area is the $1.99 price per square foot 28295 Avenida La Paz Model at 28295 Avenida La Paz, Unit 1 in the in the Rancho Ramon neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Cathedral City apartment is the 33425 Wishing Well Trl Model at 33425 Wishing Well Trl, Unit #2 starting at $2,100 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Rancho Ramon 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.
28295 Avenida La Paz, Unit 128295 Avenida La Paz3BR,2BA$1.99
33425 Wishing Well Trl, Unit #233425 Wishing Well Trl3BR,2BA$1.75
Park ApartmentsThe Desert Rose2BR,2BA$1.84
39921 Estates Rd, Unit 39921 #539921 Estates Rd2BR,2BA$1.75
39905 Estates Rd, Unit 339905 Estates Rd2BR,2BA$1.80
Presidio Park Apartments2x2 A2BR,2BA$1.99
Villa Boutique Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,2BA$2.10
31520 Landau Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.99
San Jacinto Village Apartments1 bdrm1BR,1BA$2.21
Mojave BlueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22

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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 284 Apartments for Rent in Cathedral City, CA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $2,725. There are also 289 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cathedral City ranging from $1,095 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 $1,095 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,003.

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