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Palm Drive Apartments
200 N Palm DrBlythe, CA 92225
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Holtville Garden Senior Apartments
950 Holt AveHoltville, CA 92250
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The Quail Place Apartment Homes
551 S 3rd StBlythe, CA 92225
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Mountain View Cottages
46299 Arabia StIndio, CA 92201
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Casa Encinas At River Heights
2200 E Donlon StBlythe, CA 92225
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62168 Verbena RdJoshua Tree, CA 92252
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46595 Vargas RdIndio, CA 92201
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5900 Desert Knoll AveTwentynine Palms, CA 92277
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Desert Center, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Desert Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Center Studio Apartments | $1,412 | $695 | $1,945 |
| Desert Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,892 | $785 | $2,870 |
| Desert Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,211 | $970 | $3,357 |
| Desert Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,092 | $1,200 | $4,305 |
| Desert Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,282 | $871 | $4,280 |
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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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Drive Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Holtville Garden Senior Apartments | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| The Quail Place Apartment Homes | Four Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $871 |
| Mountain View Cottages | Studio | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| 7645 N Star Ave | 1x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desert Center, CA and Nearby
As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Desert Center area is the $1.71 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Desert Palms in the in the Aventine neighborhood starting from $1,985. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Palms | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Andorra Apartments | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Quail Springs Village Apartments | 2+2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Casa Encinas At River Heights | 2+2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Edencrest Apartments | 2br 1 bth | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 82145 Valencia Ave | Two Bedroom 900 | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Vista Del Sol | TWO MILE 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.85 |
| The Quail Place Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 7645 N Star Ave | 1x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Holtville Garden Senior Apartments | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,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 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 $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 $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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