Cheap Apartments for Rent in Desert Center, CA from $600 (24 Rentals)

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Western Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Western Apartments

650 Western AveBrawley, CA 92227
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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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6746 Adobe Rd

Twentynine PalmsCA92277
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Cedar Springs
3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Springs

53 Harrison StCoachella, CA 92236
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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 Studio unit found at Palm Drive Apartments in the Downtown Blythe neighborhood priced from $695. The Quail Place Apartment Homes in the Downtown Blythe neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $871. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Desert Center apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm Drive ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
The Quail Place Apartment HomesFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$871
Mountain View CottagesStudioStudio,1BA$945
Holtville Garden Senior Apartments1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$961
7645 N Star Ave1x12BR,1BA$1,150

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

As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Desert Center area is the $1.57 price per square foot Plan B Model at Andorra Apartments in the in the La Paloma neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Desert Center apartment is the 2x2 Model at Presidio Park Apartments starting at $1,880 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the Thunderbird 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.
Andorra ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$1.57
Presidio Park Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.92
Quail Springs Village Apartments2+22BR,2BA$1.28
Casa Encinas At River Heights2+22BR,2BA$1.26
Edencrest Apartments2br 1 bth2BR,1BA$1.90
82145 Valencia AveTwo Bedroom 9002BR,1BA$1.78
Vista Del SolTWO MILE 2 BEDROOM2BR,1.5BA$1.85
The Quail Place Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29
7645 N Star Ave1x12BR,1BA$1.64
Holtville Garden Senior Apartments1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$1.69

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Getting Around Desert Center, CA

Walk Score®

2 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 Palm Drive Apartments listed at $695.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Desert Center Apartment is $795 at Palm Drive 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 $970 at The Quail Place Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Desert Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Desert Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Quail Place Apartment Homes and starts from $1,200.

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