1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Desert Center, CA (39 Rentals)

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Canterra
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$2,393 - $2,453
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Canterra

74401 Hovley Ln EPalm Desert, CA 92260
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Smoketree
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$1,660 - $2,030
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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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Encanto Apartments
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Encanto Apartments

46725 Clinton StIndio, CA 92201
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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 $2,179. 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 $2,050. 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$2,179
Vineyards at Palm Desert Apartment HomesSolano - Income Restricted917 Sq Ft$2,050
The EnclaveHarlow889 Sq Ft$2,130
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertHawk886 Sq Ft$1,699
CanterraSienna857 Sq Ft$2,398
Medici Apartment HomesVilla Medici820 Sq Ft$1,783
Mira BellaVista818 Sq Ft$1,881
Everleigh Palm Desert 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA4809 Sq Ft$2,245
Millennium ApartmentsAcacia809 Sq Ft$2,400
Aventine Apartment HomesAndros792 Sq Ft$1,975

Cheapest Available Desert Center and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 08, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Desert Center, CA is the 1Bd/1Ba Model starting from $925 at Western Apartments in the Malan Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Desert Center 1 Bedroom is the 1bed2bath Model at 74355 Cottonwood Dr starting at $1,050 in the Adobe neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Desert Center is currently $1,876. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Desert Center:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Western Apartments1Bd/1Ba$925
74355 Cottonwood Dr1bed2bath$1,050
Mountain View CottagesJunior 1 Bedroom$1,060
82145 Valencia AveOne bedroom - Not Available$1,425
Casa Serena ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,525
Las Brisas Apartments1x1$1,595
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertRoad Runner$1,639
Royal PalmsAruba$1,695
Desert Oasis ApartmentsThe Greens$1,699
The Courtyard1x1$1,775

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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 Western Apartments listed at $925.

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 $1,876.

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 $2,179 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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