
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Desert Shores, CA from $600 (57 Rentals)
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Encanto Apartments

San Jacinto Village Apartments

82145 Valencia Ave

Desert Fountains at Palm Desert

Las Brisas Apartments

Tres Flores

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Panorama Apartments

Ariana at El Paseo Boutique Apartment Homes

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Royal Palms

Andorra Apartments

Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+)

Desert Oasis Apartments

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Saddleback

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Smoketree

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Tahquitz Court

Watercrest at the Polo Fields

The Regent Palm Desert Apartment Homes

Arches at La Quinta

Silverhawk Apartments

Presidio Park Apartments

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Canterra

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Desert Boutique Apartment Homes

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Everleigh Palm Desert 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

Millennium Apartments

Villaggio at La Quinta

The Enclave

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Summerwell La Quinta

Agate at Palm Desert

Orchard Villas

2542 Sea View Ave
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2405 Monterey Ave

The Pines Apartments

Vintage Palms

2373 Oahu Ln

Casa Del Cielo Apartments

Villas on the Green

Edencrest Apartments

Selene Apartments

2377 Sand Knoll Ave

The Palms
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Desert Shores, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Desert Shores?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Shores Studio Apartments | $1,495 | $945 | $1,638 |
| Desert Shores 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,917 | $1,060 | $2,845 |
| Desert Shores 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,416 | $1,550 | $4,800 |
| Desert Shores 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,322 | $2,145 | $6,250 |
| Desert Shores 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,076 | $3,070 | $7,270 |
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Cheapest Available Desert Shores Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Desert Shores, CA is a Studio unit found at Mountain View Cottages in the Aventine neighborhood priced from $945. Encanto Apartments in the Piazza Serena neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Desert Shores apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Cottages | Studio | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| Encanto Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| San Jacinto Village Apartments | Grand Studio with full size k+bath | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| 82145 Valencia Ave | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
| Desert Fountains at Palm Desert | Humming Bird | Studio,1BA | $1,583 |
| Tres Flores | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Las Brisas Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Panorama Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| Monte Azul Apartments | Jasper Cottage | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| Andorra Apartments | Plan A | 2BR,2BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desert Shores, CA and Nearby
As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Desert Shores area is the $0.24 price per square foot Antigua Model at Royal Palms in the in the Sonrisa at Spanish Walk neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Desert Shores 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 Shores apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Palms | Antigua | 2BR,2BA | $0.24 |
| Andorra Apartments | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Villaggio at La Quinta | 2 Bedroom - Cabernet | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| Medici Apartment Homes | Villa DEste | 2BR,2BA | $1.99 |
| Presidio Park Apartments | 2x2 A | 2BR,2BA | $1.99 |
| Desert Boutique Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| Saddleback | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| Tahquitz Court | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.08 |
| 82145 Valencia Ave | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| San Jacinto Village Apartments | 1 bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
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3.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Desert Shores Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Desert Shores?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Desert Shores is at Mountain View Cottages listed at $945.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Desert Shores Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Desert Shores Apartment is $1,060 at Mountain View Cottages.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Desert Shores Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Desert Shores is starting from $1,550 at Encanto Apartments.
What is the most affordable Desert Shores Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Desert Shores Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Desert Oasis Apartments and starts from $2,499.
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