Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Desert Shores Neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV from $800 (28 Rentals)

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Desert Shores, Las Vegas, NV Local Guide

Cheapest Available Desert Shores Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Desert Shores area of Las Vegas, NV is a Studio unit found at Accent on Rainbow priced from $925. Catalina Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,024. Here are the most affordable Desert Shores apartments for rent in Las Vegas, NV:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Accent on RainbowStudioStudio,1BA$925
Catalina Gardens1x11BR,1BA$1,024
Bella Solara Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,055
Bloom Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,063
The Met Las Vegas1A Renovation 31BR,1BA$1,120
Xander 39001A Renovation 21BR,1BA$1,120
Portola West Vegas1x1 - Large1BR,1BA$1,125
Winterhaven Senior ApartmentsA1Studio,1BA$1,175
Rainbow HighlandsPlan E1BR,1BA$1,195
THE GROVEThe Ash1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desert Shores, NV

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Desert Shores area is the $1.47 price per square foot 3 bed 2.5 bath Model at 8021 Vegas Dr in the in the Summerlin neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Desert Shores apartment is the Seahorse Model at Bacaro at South Shore starting at $1,685 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Summerlin 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.
8021 Vegas Dr3 bed 2.5 bath3BR,2.5BA$1.47
Bacaro at South ShoreSeahorse3BR,2BA$1.42
St. Lucia Apartment HomesC13BR,2BA$1.57
Collage Apartment HomesB12BR,2BA$1.32
6213 Smoke Ranch Rd, Unit 16213 Smoke Ranch Rd2BR,2BA$1.43
Parc West ApartmentsThe Grayson1BR,1BA$1.36
Rainbow HighlandsPlan C1BR,1BA$1.60
Vintage Pointe1A Renovation 31BR,1BA$1.52
THE GROVEThe Ash1BR,1BA$1.60
Bloom Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Desert Shores, Las Vegas, NV

Ranked #47

Among neighborhoods in Las Vegas, NV for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Desert Shores Neighborhood in Las Vegas, NV

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Desert Shores Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Desert Shores?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Desert Shores is under $1,199.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Desert Shores?

The cheapest apartment in Desert Shores is Catalina Gardens which is listed at $1,024, while the average apartment in Desert Shores costs $2,677.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Desert Shores?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 17 regular apartments in Desert Shores that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Desert Shores?

Cheap apartments in Desert Shores have an average cost of $133 which is $2,544 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Desert Shores.

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