1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Desert Center, CA (38 Rentals)

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Canterra
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$1,908 - $2,255
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$1,908 - $3,582
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$1,913 - $3,587
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Canterra

74401 Hovley Ln EPalm Desert, CA 92260
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The Courtyard
$1,775 - $1,875
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$1,768 - $2,368
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$1,775 - $2,375
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The Courtyard

2000 N 8th StEl Centro, CA 92243
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Town Center Villas
$1,625 - $1,725
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$1,618 - $2,093
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$1,625 - $2,100
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Town Center Villas

2100 N 10th StEl Centro, CA 92243
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Smoketree
$1,625 - $1,910
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$1,625 - $2,090

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$1,625 - $2,090
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Smoketree

81875 Avenue 48Indio, CA 92201
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$1,090 - $1,390

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6746 Adobe Rd

Twentynine PalmsCA92277
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190 Las Flores
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190 Las Flores

190 N Las Flores DrBrawley, CA 92227
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Villas on the Green
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Villas on the Green

77120 California DrPalm Desert, CA 92211
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Desert Palms
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Desert Palms

50600 Suncrest StCoachella, CA 92236
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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. Vineyards at Palm Desert Apartment Homes in the Sonrisa at Spanish Walk neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 917 square feet and currently listed start at $1,795. 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
Vineyards at Palm Desert Apartment HomesSolano - Income Restricted917 Sq Ft$1,795
Everleigh Palm Desert 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA3893 Sq Ft$2,815
The EnclaveHarlow889 Sq Ft$2,170
CanterraSienna846 Sq Ft$1,977
Millennium ApartmentsAcacia809 Sq Ft$2,300
Mira BellaRancho809 Sq Ft$1,800
Aventine Apartment HomesAndros792 Sq Ft$2,075
Mediterra Apartment HomesAthena786 Sq Ft$2,115
SaddlebackOne Bedroom760 Sq Ft$1,720

Cheapest Available Desert Center and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 21, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Desert Center, CA is the 1Bed/1Bath Model starting from $785 at Holtville Garden Senior Apartments . The second most affordable Desert Center 1 Bedroom is the 1Bd/1Ba Model at Western Apartments starting at $925 in the Malan Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Desert Center is currently $1,878. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Desert Center:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Holtville Garden Senior Apartments1Bed/1Bath$785
Western Apartments1Bd/1Ba$925
190 Las Flores1BR/1.0BA$925
Mountain View CottagesJunior 1 Bedroom$1,060
Encanto Apartments1 Bedroom$1,176
82145 Valencia AveOne bedroom - Not Available$1,425
Casa Serena ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,450
Town Center VillasOne Bedroom - One Bath$1,625
SmoketreeFloor Plan A$1,625
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertRoad Runner$1,639

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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 Holtville Garden Senior Apartments listed at $785.

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 $1,878.

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 466 sq ft.

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