1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Desert Center, CA (36 Rentals)

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Desert Center, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Desert Center and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Desert Center, CA is found at Villaggio at La Quinta in the Piazza Serena neighborhood and is 990 square feet priced from $2,149. Mediterra Apartment Homes in the Sun City Shadow Hills neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 985 square feet and currently listed start at $2,195. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Desert Center:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Villaggio at La Quinta1 Bedroom with Den - Pinot Noir990 Sq Ft$2,149
Mediterra Apartment HomesAlexandria985 Sq Ft$2,195
Vineyards at Palm Desert Apartment HomesSolano917 Sq Ft$1,995
Avenida Palm Desert 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA2890 Sq Ft$2,565
The EnclaveHarlow889 Sq Ft$2,455
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertHawk886 Sq Ft$1,699
CanterraSienna857 Sq Ft$2,195
Medici Apartment HomesVilla Medici820 Sq Ft$1,755
Mira BellaVista818 Sq Ft$1,515
Millennium ApartmentsAcacia809 Sq Ft$2,605

Cheapest Available Desert Center and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 23, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Desert Center, CA is the One Bedroom Model starting from $795 at Palm Drive Apartments in the Downtown Blythe neighborhood. The second most affordable Desert Center 1 Bedroom is the 1Bed/1Bath Model at Holtville Garden Senior Apartments starting at $961 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Desert Center is currently $1,897. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Desert Center:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Palm Drive ApartmentsOne Bedroom$795
Holtville Garden Senior Apartments1Bed/1Bath$961
Mountain View CottagesJunior 1 Bedroom$1,060
Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+)Santa Cruz$1,375
Casa Serena ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,495
Mira BellaVista$1,515
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertRoad Runner$1,639
Desert Oasis ApartmentsThe Greens$1,699
Medici Apartment HomesVilla Medici$1,755
Monte Azul ApartmentsJasper Cottage$1,800

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Getting Around Desert Center, CA

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2 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Desert Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Desert Center with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Desert Center is at Palm Drive Apartments listed at $795.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Desert Center Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Desert Center is $1,897.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Desert Center Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Desert Center is a 990 square feet unit starting from $2,149 at Villaggio at La Quinta.

What is the average size for Desert Center 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Desert Center is currently 500 sq ft.

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