
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Desert Shores Neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV from $800 (12 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Desert Shores area of Las Vegas.


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1317 Olvera way, Unit B

Vintage Desert Rose Senior Apartments | Affordable Apartments 55+

2648 N Ontario Dr

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Harmony Senior Living

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6228 Ilanos Ln, Unit D

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1928 Lirio Way, Unit C

Accent on Rainbow

Rainbow Highlands

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Desert Shores, Las Vegas, NV 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 | $1,367 | $1,052 | $2,239 |
| Desert Shores 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $800 | $2,281 |
| Desert Shores 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,635 | $975 | $2,821 |
| Desert Shores 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,767 | $1,455 | $2,435 |
| Desert Shores 4 Bedroom Apartments | $950 | $950 | $950 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Desert Shores Neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV.
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Cheapest Available Desert Shores Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Desert Shores area of Las Vegas, NV is a 1 Bed unit found at Vintage Desert Rose Senior Apartments | Affordable Apartments 55+ priced from $868. Accent on Rainbow has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,103. Here are the most affordable Desert Shores apartments for rent in Las Vegas, NV:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage Desert Rose Senior Apartments | Affordable Apartments 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $868 |
| Accent on Rainbow | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,103 |
| Harmony Senior Living | 1E | 1BR,1BA | $1,147 |
| Rainbow Highlands | Plan E | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Bloom Apartment Homes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desert Shores, NV
As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Desert Shores area is the $1.38 price per square foot B3 Model at Collage Apartment Homes in the in the Sierra Oeste neighborhood starting from $1,654. The second greatest value Desert Shores apartment is the Seahorse Model at Bacaro at South Shore starting at $1,686 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collage Apartment Homes | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Bacaro at South Shore | Seahorse | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Mariner At South Shores | 2X2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| 2100 Black Island St, Unit 101 | 2100 Black Island St | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| 1928 Lirio Way, Unit C | 1928 Lirio Way | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| 6228 Ilanos Ln, Unit D | 6228 Ilanos Ln | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Parc West Apartments | The Grayson | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Rainbow Highlands | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Portola West Vegas | 1x1 - Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Bloom Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
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 $1,225.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Desert Shores?
The cheapest apartment in Desert Shores is Vintage Desert Rose Senior Apartments | Affordable Apartments 55+ which is listed at $868, while the average apartment in Desert Shores costs $1,698.
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 30 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 $126 which is $1,572 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Desert Shores.
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