
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Joshua Tree, CA from $500 (42 Rentals)
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6610 Park Blvd

60275 Verbena Rd

61464 Desert Air Rd

Quail Springs

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6393 Center St, Unit Blue Villa, Unit Blue Villa

6655 Sunset Rd

Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+
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6375 Linda Lee Dr, Unit 6375 Front Unit, Unit 6375 Front Unit

Cherokee Trail

La Ventana Apartments

Latitude 33

San Jacinto Village Apartments

Vista Del Sol

The Modern Cactus
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6439 Camarilla Ave

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Mojave Blue

Desert Fountains at Palm Desert

Sage Courtyard

The Junipero Palm Springs

Royal Palms

Desert Oasis Apartments

Palos Verdes Villas
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Agate at Palm Desert

7645 N Star Ave

3585 Pampas Ave

6746 Adobe Rd

6330-6348 Hermosa Ave

6348 Hermosa Ave

7634 Fox Trail

74033 Gorgonio Dr
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74031 Gorgonio Dr

69517 Rainier Rd

56949 Campanula St

The Float

6377 Hermosa Ave

60382 Stearman Rd

6613 Copper Mountain Rd

7420 Geronimo Trail
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Cameo Villa
Joshua Tree, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Joshua Tree?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Joshua Tree Studio Apartments | $1,542 | $784 | $2,145 |
| Cheap Joshua Tree 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,909 | $1,049 | $2,845 |
| Cheap Joshua Tree 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,246 | $1,245 | $3,215 |
| Cheap Joshua Tree 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,782 | $1,650 | $4,305 |
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Cheapest Available Joshua Tree Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Joshua Tree, CA is a Studio unit found at Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+ in the Vista Hacienda neighborhood priced from $588. Halter Sunset Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,160. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Joshua Tree apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+ | Studios | Studio,1BA | $588 |
| Halter Sunset Village | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
| Cherokee Trail | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Latitude 33 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| San Jacinto Village Apartments | Grand Studio with full size k+bath | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Vista Del Sol | TWO MILE 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Float | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Quail Springs | 2+2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,495 |
| The Modern Cactus | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Joshua Tree, CA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Joshua Tree area is the $1.53 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at The Towers in the in the Old Las Palmas neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Joshua Tree apartment is the Gable Model at The Enclave starting at $2,275 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Sonrisa at Spanish Walk neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Joshua Tree apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Towers | 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.53 |
| The Enclave | Gable | 2BR,2BA | $1.99 |
| Park Apartments | The Desert Rose | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Presidio Park Apartments | 2x2 A | 2BR,2BA | $1.99 |
| Quail Springs | 2+2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| The Junipero Palm Springs | Unfurnished 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Vista Del Sol | TWO MILE 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.92 |
| 6375 Linda Lee Dr, Unit 6375 Front Unit | 6375 Linda Lee Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Halter Sunset Village | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+ | 1 x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Joshua Tree Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Joshua Tree?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Joshua Tree is at Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+ listed at $588.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Joshua Tree Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Joshua Tree Apartment is $629 at Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Joshua Tree Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Joshua Tree is starting from $1,450 at Vista Del Sol.
What is the most affordable Joshua Tree Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Joshua Tree Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vista Del Sol and starts from $1,650.
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