Cheap Apartments for Rent in Desert Center, CA from $600 (27 Rentals)

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190 Las Flores
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

190 Las Flores

190 N Las Flores DrBrawley, CA 92227
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7645 N Star Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

7645 N Star Ave

7645 N Star AveTwentynine Palms, CA 92277

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Orchard Villas
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard Villas

84500 Avenue 52Coachella, CA 92236
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Bayfield Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bayfield Apartments

450 W Barnard StBlythe, CA 92225
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$1,090 - $1,390

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6746 Adobe Rd

Twentynine PalmsCA92277

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Desert Center, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Desert Center Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Desert Center, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Villa Monterey Apartments in the Downtown Blythe neighborhood priced from $748. Holtville Garden Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $785. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Desert Center apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Monterey Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$748
Holtville Garden Senior Apartments1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$785
Western Apartments1Bd/1Ba1BR,1BA$925
190 Las Flores1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925
Mountain View CottagesStudioStudio,1BA$945
Quail PlaceQuail Place Apartments2BR,1BA$970
Sun Villa Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1,025
Encanto Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,176
Casa Encinas at River Heights2+22BR,2BA$1,195
Casa Serena ApartmentsJunior SuiteStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desert Center, CA and Nearby

As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Desert Center area is the $1.29 price per square foot 4 Beds, 2 baths Model at Villa Monterey Apartments in the in the Downtown Blythe neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Desert Center apartment is the Plan B Model at Andorra Apartments starting at $1,795 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the La Paloma neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Desert Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa Monterey Apartments4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$1.29
Andorra ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$1.57
Arches at La QuintaOasis2BR,2BA$1.84
Quail Springs2+22BR,2BA$1.38
Casa Encinas at River Heights2+22BR,2BA$1.26
Quail PlaceQuail Place Apartments2BR,1BA$1.29
Western Apartments1Bd/1Ba1BR,1BA$1.32
Sun Villa Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.52
190 Las Flores1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.54
Holtville Garden Senior Apartments1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Desert Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Desert Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Desert Center is at Mountain View Cottages listed at $945.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Desert Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Desert Center Apartment is $785 at Holtville Garden Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Desert Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Desert Center is starting from $748 at Villa Monterey Apartments.

What is the most affordable Desert Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Desert Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Quail Place and starts from $1,089.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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