Cheap Homes for Rent in Desert Hot Springs, CA from $1,000 (18 Rentals)

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Desert Hot Springs, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/16/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Desert Hot Springs, CA area range in price from $700 to $1,650 with an overall median price of $1,342. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Desert Hot Springs Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Vista Hacienda$1,295$7006
Dos Palmas$1,435$7003

Cheapest Available Desert Hot Springs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Desert Hot Springs, CA is a Studio unit found at Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+ in the Desert Hot Springs neighborhood priced from $588. 13704 Avenida Hermosa in the Vista Hacienda neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Desert Hot Springs apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+StudiosStudio,1BA$588
13704 Avenida Hermosa0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,195
Miracle Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,395
Agua Caliente Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desert Hot Springs, CA

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Desert Hot Springs area is the $1.55 price per square foot 66555 Buena Vista Ave Model at 66555 Buena Vista Ave, Unit APT C in the in the Desert Hot Springs neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Desert Hot Springs apartment is the 66675 4th St Model at 66675 4th St, Unit B starting at $1,595 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the Desert Hot Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Desert Hot Springs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
66555 Buena Vista Ave, Unit APT C66555 Buena Vista Ave2BR,1BA$1.55
66675 4th St, Unit B66675 4th St2BR,1BA$1.95
66211 4th St, Unit C66211 4th St1BR,1BA$1.85
Miracle Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.15
Agua Caliente Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.85
Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+1 x11BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Hot Springs

What type of rentals are currently available in Desert Hot Springs?

There are currently 162 Apartments for Rent in Desert Hot Springs, CA with pricing that ranges from $700 to $2,500. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Desert Hot Springs ranging from $1,000 to $5,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Desert Hot Springs?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Desert Hot Springs ranges from $1,000 to $5,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,572.

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