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

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Western Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Western Apartments

650 Western AveBrawley, CA 92227
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1 Bedroom Apartments

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 Mediterra Apartment Homes in the Sonrisa at Spanish Walk neighborhood and is 985 square feet priced from $2,250. Vineyards at Palm Desert Apartment Homes has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 917 square feet and currently listed start at $2,425. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Desert Center:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Mediterra Apartment HomesAlexandria985 Sq Ft$2,250
Vineyards at Palm Desert Apartment HomesSolano917 Sq Ft$2,425
The EnclaveHarlow889 Sq Ft$2,430
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertHawk886 Sq Ft$1,699
Quail Springs Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA875 Sq Ft$1,050
CanterraSienna857 Sq Ft$2,416
Villaggio at La Quinta1 Bedroom - Merlot830 Sq Ft$1,983
Avenida Palm Desert 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA4809 Sq Ft$2,179
Millennium ApartmentsAcacia809 Sq Ft$2,630
Mira BellaRancho809 Sq Ft$1,387

Cheapest Available Desert Center and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 14, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Desert Center, CA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,050 at Quail Springs Village Apartments . The second most affordable Desert Center 1 Bedroom is the Rancho Model at Mira Bella starting at $1,387 in the Sonrisa at Spanish Walk neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Desert Center is currently $1,997. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Desert Center:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Quail Springs Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,050
Mira BellaRancho$1,387
82145 Valencia AveOne bedroom$1,425
Casa Serena ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,550
Las Brisas Apartments1x1$1,595
Watercrest at the Polo Fields1 Bed 1 Bath Up$1,595
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertRoad Runner$1,639
Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+)Santa Cruz$1,675
Desert Oasis ApartmentsThe Greens$1,699
Monte Azul ApartmentsJade$1,727

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31 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Desert Center Apartments

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 $1,997.

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 985 square feet unit starting from $2,250 at Mediterra Apartment Homes.

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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