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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 4 Bedroom apartment unit in Desert Center, CA is found at SolTerra Homes in the Piazza Serena neighborhood and is 2,387 square feet priced from $4,368. Summerwell La Quinta has the second largest 4 Bedroom, which is sized at 2,096 square feet and currently listed start at $3,645. Here is today’s list of the largest available 4 Bedroom units in Desert Center:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SolTerra Homes | The Barcelona I | 2,387 Sq Ft | $4,368 |
| Summerwell La Quinta | Pinnacle | 2,096 Sq Ft | $3,645 |
| Casa Encinas at River Heights | 4+2 | 1,318 Sq Ft | $1,595 |
| Villa Monterey Apartments | 4 Beds, 2 baths | 1,217 Sq Ft | $1,575 |
As of February 21, 2026 the lowest priced 4 Bedroom apartment unit in Desert Center, CA is the 4 Beds, 2 baths Model starting from $1,575 at Villa Monterey Apartments in the Downtown Blythe neighborhood. The second most affordable Desert Center 4 Bedroom is the 4+2 Model at Casa Encinas at River Heights starting at $1,595 . The average price for all 4 Bedroom apartments in Desert Center is currently $3,185. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 4 Bedroom options in Desert Center:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Villa Monterey Apartments | 4 Beds, 2 baths | $1,575 |
| Casa Encinas at River Heights | 4+2 | $1,595 |
| Summerwell La Quinta | Pinnacle | $3,645 |
| SolTerra Homes | The Granada | $4,033 |
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There are currently 7 Studio Apartments in Desert Center with rent ranges from $695 to $2,160 with an average price of $1,495.
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Desert Center ranges from $785 to $2,815 with an average monthly rent of $1,878.
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Desert Center range from $748 to $3,215. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,076.
There are currently 22 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Desert Center on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,051 to $4,305 - averaging $2,263 for the location.
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