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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Center Studio Apartments | $1,495 | $695 | $2,160 |
| Desert Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,878 | $785 | $2,815 |
| Desert Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,076 | $748 | $3,215 |
| Desert Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,263 | $1,051 | $4,305 |
| Desert Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,185 | $1,575 | $4,372 |
The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Desert Center, CA is found at SolTerra Homes in the Piazza Serena neighborhood and is 1,909 square feet priced from $4,058. Millennium Apartments in the Sonrisa at Spanish Walk neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,512 square feet and currently listed start at $3,495. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Desert Center:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SolTerra Homes | The Madrid II | 1,909 Sq Ft | $4,058 |
| Millennium Apartments | Kingcup | 1,512 Sq Ft | $3,495 |
| The Enclave | Fairbanks | 1,454 Sq Ft | $2,995 |
| Canterra | Empoli | 1,396 Sq Ft | $2,847 |
| Silverhawk Apartments | Evening Star | 1,177 Sq Ft | $2,580 |
| Desert Oasis Apartments | The Classic | 1,130 Sq Ft | $2,499 |
| Casa Encinas at River Heights | 3+2 | 1,125 Sq Ft | $1,395 |
| Vista Del Sol | AZTEC 3 BEDROOM | 1,060 Sq Ft | $1,650 |
| Villa Monterey Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 1,057 Sq Ft | $1,141 |
| Quail Place | 3+2 Down | 1,020 Sq Ft | $1,089 |
As of February 21, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Desert Center, CA is the 3+2 Down Model starting from $1,089 at Quail Place in the Downtown Blythe neighborhood. The second most affordable Desert Center 3 Bedroom is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Villa Monterey Apartments starting at $1,141 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Desert Center is currently $2,263. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Desert Center:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Quail Place | 3+2 Down | $1,089 |
| Villa Monterey Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | $1,141 |
| Casa Encinas at River Heights | 3+2 | $1,395 |
| Vista Del Sol | AZTEC 3 BEDROOM | $1,650 |
| Desert Oasis Apartments | The Classic | $2,499 |
| Silverhawk Apartments | Evening Star | $2,580 |
| Millennium Apartments | Oleander | $2,799 |
| Canterra | Empoli | $2,847 |
| The Enclave | Fairbanks | $2,995 |
| SolTerra Homes | The Avila | $3,582 |
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Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Desert Center is at Quail Place listed at $1,089.
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Desert Center is $2,263.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Desert Center is a 1,909 square feet unit starting from $4,058 at SolTerra Homes.
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Desert Center is currently 1,527 sq ft.
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