Cheap Apartments for Rent near Desert Shores, CA from $584 (59 Rentals)

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29Hundred Apartments
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$1,500 - $1,999
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$1,500 - $1,999
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29Hundred Apartments

2900 Ramon RdPalm Springs, CA 92264
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Smoketree
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$1,750 - $2,035
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$1,750 - $2,035
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$1,750 - $2,035
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Smoketree

81875 Avenue 48Indio, CA 92201
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Canterra
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$2,080 - $4,932
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$2,080 - $4,932
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Canterra

74401 Hovley Ln EPalm Desert, CA 92260
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Summerwell La Quinta
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$2,698 - $7,270
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Summerwell La Quinta

55150 Monroe StLa Quinta, CA 92253
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Casa Serena Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Serena Apartments

46595 Vargas RdIndio, CA 92201
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The Pines Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Pines Apartments

73170 Tumbleweed LnPalm Desert, CA 92260
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Cedar Springs
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Cedar Springs

53 Harrison StCoachella, CA 92236
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Vintage Palms
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Vintage Palms

82435 Requa AveIndio, CA 92201
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Panorama Apartments
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Panorama Apartments

45205 Panorama DrPalm Desert, CA 92260
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Villas on the Green
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Villas on the Green

77120 California DrPalm Desert, CA 92211
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Desert Shores, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Desert Shores Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Desert Shores, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Thomas Village in the Sonrisa at Spanish Walk neighborhood priced from $584. Vitalia in the Sonrisa at Spanish Walk neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $629. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Desert Shores apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Thomas Village2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$584
Vitalia1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$629
Mountain View CottagesJunior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,060
Encanto Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,307
San Jacinto Village ApartmentsGrand Studio with full size k+bathStudio,1BA$1,450
Parkwood at Polo GroundsSanta Cruz1BR,1BA$1,485
Watercrest at the Polo Fields2 Bed 2 Bath Down2BR,2BA$1,565
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertHumming BirdStudio,1BA$1,583
Las Brisas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,595
Tres Floresone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595

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

As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Desert Shores area is the $2.13 price per square foot The Madrid Model at SolTerra Homes in the in the Piazza Serena neighborhood starting from $4,140. The second greatest value Desert Shores apartment is the Plan A Model at Andorra Apartments starting at $1,695 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SolTerra HomesThe Madrid3BR,3BA$2.13
Andorra ApartmentsPlan A2BR,2BA$1.57
Villaggio at La Quinta2 Bedroom - Cabernet2BR,2BA$2.09
Presidio Park Apartments2x2 B2BR,2BA$1.88
Medici Apartment HomesVilla DEste2BR,2BA$2.03
Palm Canyon TerracePlan A2BR,2BA$2.23
Parkwood at Polo GroundsSeville1BR,1BA$2.04
Tres Floresone bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22
Thomas Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Vitalia1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.09

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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 San Jacinto Village Apartments listed at $1,450.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Desert Shores Apartment is $629 at Vitalia.

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 $584 at Thomas Village.

What is the most affordable Desert Shores Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Desert Shores Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Thomas Village and starts from $630.

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