Cheap Homes for Rent in Desert Hot Springs, CA from $1,000 (13 Rentals)

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property at 66327 7th St

$1,195 - $1,499

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66327 7th St

Desert Hot SpringsCA92240
property at 13485 Hermano Way

$1,800

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$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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13485 Hermano Way

Desert Hot SpringsCA92240

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property at 15500 Bubbling Wells Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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15500 Bubbling Wells Rd

Desert Hot SpringsCA92240
property at 15300 Palm Dr

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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15300 Palm Dr

Desert Hot SpringsCA92240

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property at 13215 Deodar Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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13215 Deodar Ave

Desert Hot SpringsCA92240

Desert Hot Springs, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Desert Hot Springs, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/02/2026

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Vista Hacienda$942$7004
Dos Palmas$2,800$7008

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 Vista Hacienda neighborhood priced from $588. Agua Caliente Apartments in the Outlying Palm Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. 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
Agua Caliente Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,495
La Casa Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,695
Willow Crest Townhome AparmtentsLoreto1BR,1BA$1,860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desert Hot Springs, CA

As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Desert Hot Springs area is the $2.07 price per square foot Loreto Model at Willow Crest Townhome Aparmtents in the in the Dos Palmas neighborhood starting from $1,860. The second greatest value Desert Hot Springs apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at La Casa Apartments starting at $1,695 with a $2.73 price per square foot in the Outlying Palm 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.
Willow Crest Townhome AparmtentsLoreto1BR,1BA$2.07
La Casa Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.73
Agua Caliente Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.85
Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+1 x11BR,1BA$1.29
13751 El Cajon Dr, Unit 113751 El Cajon DrStudio ,1BA$3.93

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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 155 Apartments for Rent in Desert Hot Springs, CA with pricing that ranges from $700 to $2,800. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Desert Hot Springs ranging from $1,075 to $5,500.

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 $1,075 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,525.

Expert Rental Resources

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.