Cheap Apartments for Rent in Idyllwild, CA from $1,000 (28 Rentals)

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Kirby Terrace Senior
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kirby Terrace Senior

333 N Kirby StHemet, CA 92545
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The Float
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Float

1530 E Palm Canyon DrPalm Springs, CA 92264
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Twin Palms Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Palms Apartments

495 Twin Palms DrPalm Springs, CA 92264
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Cheapest Available Idyllwild Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Idyllwild, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Junipero Palm Springs in the Old Las Palmas neighborhood priced from $1,000. Park Yale Senior Apartments in the Outer SW Riverside County Temecula neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Idyllwild apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Junipero Palm SpringsShared Apt 4C1BR,$1,000
Park Yale Senior Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Oak Terrace Senior1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Park Columbia1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1,307
Kirby Terrace Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,370
Vista Gardens ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1,400
Villa Hemet1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,410
River Rock1 Bedroom 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,444
San Jacinto Village ApartmentsGrand Studio with full size k+bathStudio,1BA$1,450
The Float1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Idyllwild, CA and Nearby

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Idyllwild area is the $1.68 price per square foot Golf Course; Laundry in unit Model at Canyon Villas Place in the in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Idyllwild apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5 Bath + Loft Model at Maple at Starling Place starting at $3,049 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Summerfield Ranch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Idyllwild apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Canyon Villas PlaceGolf Course; Laundry in unit2BR,2BA$1.68
Maple at Starling Place3 Bed 2.5 Bath + Loft3BR,2.5BA$1.93
Lighthouse Townhomes with Attached Garage - Hemet, CA2 Bedroom Townhome - Short Waiting list2BR,2.5BA$1.75
South Palm Springs Desert Resort2 Bed Room2BR,1BA$1.88
San Jacinto Racquet ClubPlan C2BR,2BA$1.84
Green Tree Park Apt2 bedroom 2 bath cottage2BR,2BA$1.59
Park ApartmentsThe Scarlet2BR,2BA$1.94
Kirby Gardens Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.05
Casa Del Cielo Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.01
Park Place TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Idyllwild Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Idyllwild?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Idyllwild is at San Jacinto Village Apartments listed at $1,450.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Idyllwild Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Idyllwild Apartment is $1,000 at The Junipero Palm Springs.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Idyllwild Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Idyllwild is starting from $1,344 at Oak Terrace Senior.

What is the most affordable Idyllwild Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Idyllwild Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tahquitz Court and starts from $2,341.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!