
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mountain Center, CA from $1,100 (49 Rentals)
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Zen Diamond Apartments

Amberwood Villas

Park Columbia

La Ventana Apartments

Villa Hemet

San Jacinto Village Apartments

Mayberry Colony Apartments

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Mojave Blue

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Park Place Townhomes

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Sage Courtyard

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29Hundred Apartments

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Kirby Gardens Apartments

Palm Canyon Terrace

Tahquitz Court

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evRIA Diamond Valley

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Canyon Villas Place

River Rock
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San Jacinto Racquet Club

Cielo at Palm Springs

Park Yale Senior Apartments

25055 Marion Ridge Dr

Catalina Gardens 62+ Senior Apartments

Kirby Terrace Senior

The Courtyard Apartments

53300 Cahuilla Rd

51605 Springs Trail
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5475 Tangerine Ave

44075 B St

464 S. Calle Encilia

Twin Palms Apartments

The Float

201 - 205 W Devonshire Ave

Casa Del Cielo Apartments

Cameo Villa

41900-41960 Acacia Ave
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285 S Saturmino Dr

54991 Pine Crest Ave

Franklin Terrace

26111 Doverwood Pl
Mountain Center, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mountain Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Center Studio Apartments | $1,518 | $1,215 | $1,645 |
| Mountain Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,660 | $1,125 | $2,217 |
| Mountain Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,984 | $1,185 | $2,695 |
| Mountain Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,433 | $2,000 | $2,725 |
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Cheapest Available Mountain Center Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Mountain Center, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Oak Terrace Senior in the Lynden Trails neighborhood priced from $1,125. Zen Diamond Apartments in the Outer SW Riverside County Temecula neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,170. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mountain Center apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Terrace Senior | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Zen Diamond Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,170 |
| Amberwood Villas | Jr One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $1,215 |
| Park Columbia | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,305 |
| La Ventana Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1,330 |
| Villa Hemet | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,334 |
| Kirby Terrace Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| The Courtyard Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,445 |
| San Jacinto Village Apartments | Grand Studio with full size k+bath | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Mayberry Colony Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain Center, CA and Nearby
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mountain Center area is the $1.41 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at The Towers in the in the Old Las Palmas neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Mountain Center apartment is the Golf Course; Laundry in unit Model at Canyon Villas Place starting at $2,695 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mountain Center 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 | $1.41 |
| Canyon Villas Place | Golf Course; Laundry in unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Maple at Starling Place | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath + Loft | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.93 |
| Lighthouse Townhomes | 3bd/2.5ba - Premium | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.00 |
| Buena Vista Villas | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| The Junipero Palm Springs | Furnished 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| Park Apartments | The Desert Rose | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Quail Ridge Apartments | 21 | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Park Place Townhomes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| The Courtyard Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mountain Center Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mountain Center?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mountain Center is at Amberwood Villas listed at $1,215.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mountain Center Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mountain Center Apartment is $1,125 at Oak Terrace Senior.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mountain Center Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mountain Center is starting from $1,185 at Oak Terrace Senior.
What is the most affordable Mountain Center Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Mountain Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Junipero Palm Springs and starts from $2,195.
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