Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mountain Center, CA from $1,000 (31 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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Mountain Center, CA Local Guide

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 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 Mountain Center 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
Park Columbia1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1,318
Oak Terrace Senior2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,344
Zen Diamond Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,395
Kirby Terrace Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,395
Villa Hemet1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,410
San Jacinto Village ApartmentsGrand Studio with full size k+bathStudio,1BA$1,450
River Rock1 Bedroom 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,479
The Float1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain Center, CA and Nearby

As of December 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mountain Center area is the $1.68 price per square foot Golf Course; Laundry in unit; Upstairs Model at Canyon Villas Place in the in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Mountain Center apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5 Bath + Loft Model at Maple at Starling Place starting at $2,999 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Summerfield Ranch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mountain Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Canyon Villas PlaceGolf Course; Laundry in unit; Upstairs2BR,2BA$1.68
Maple at Starling Place3 Bed 2.5 Bath + Loft3BR,2.5BA$1.90
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
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
Oak Terrace Senior2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.98

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Getting Around Mountain Center, CA

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4 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

14 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 San Jacinto Village Apartments listed at $1,450.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mountain Center Apartment?

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

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 $1,344 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 Shadow Canyon and starts from $2,270.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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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! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.