
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Mountain Center, CA from $1,115 (47 Rentals)
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Amberwood Villas

Villa Hemet

Catalina Gardens 62+ Senior Apartments

Zen Diamond Apartments

La Ventana Apartments

San Jacinto Village Apartments

Mayberry Colony Apartments

Shadow Canyon
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The Modern Cactus

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29Hundred Apartments

Sage Courtyard
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Canyon Villas Place

Tahquitz Court
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41633 Whittier Ave

River Rock

Park Yale Senior Apartments

25055 Marion Ridge Dr

Park Columbia

2290 S Palm Canyon Dr

The Courtyard Apartments

464 S. Calle Encilia

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The Float

Kirby Terrace Senior

201 - 205 W Devonshire Ave

Cameo Villa

Casa Del Cielo Apartments

41900-41960 Acacia Ave

285 S Saturmino Dr

54991 Pine Crest Ave

25313 De Waide Ave
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Franklin Terrace

41820 Briarwood Ave
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 | $1,544 | $1,215 | $1,665 |
| Mountain Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,702 | $1,115 | $2,312 |
| Mountain Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,953 | $1,275 | $2,695 |
| Mountain Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,568 | $2,150 | $3,295 |
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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 $1,115. Catalina Gardens 62+ Senior Apartments in the Autumn Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,395. 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 | $1,115 |
| Catalina Gardens 62+ Senior Apartments | The Capre | 1BR, 1BA | $1,395 |
| La Ventana Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs | 1BR, 1BA | $1,440 |
| San Jacinto Village Apartments | Grand Studio with full size k+bath | Studio, 1BA | $1,450 |
| River Rock | 1 Bedroom 1Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,490 |
| Mayberry Colony Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,500 |
| Shadow Canyon | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A | 1BR, 1BA | $1,525 |
| Latitude 33 | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,545 |
| The Modern Cactus | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,550 |
| Mojave Blue | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,575 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain Center, CA and Nearby
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mountain Center area is the $1.93 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath + Loft Model at Maple at Starling Place in the Summerfield Ranch neighborhood starting from $3,049. The second greatest value Mountain Center apartment is the 1 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Canyon Villas Place in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood starting at $1,895 with a $1.60 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple at Starling Place | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath + Loft | 3BR, 2.5BA | $1.93 |
| Canyon Villas Place | 1 Bedroom 2 Bath | 1BR, 2BA | $1.60 |
| Amberwood Villas | 3 bedroom 2 bathroom | 3BR, 2BA | $2.01 |
| The Junipero Palm Springs | Furnished 3 bedroom | 3BR, 2BA | $2.00 |
| Park Apartments | The Desert Rose | 2BR, 2BA | $1.94 |
| Kirby Gardens Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR, 2BA | $2.05 |
| Park Place Townhomes | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.99 |
| Mayberry Colony Apartments | upstairs | 2BR, 1BA | $2.03 |
| Sage Courtyard | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2.20 |
| Catalina Gardens 62+ Senior Apartments | The Capre | 1BR, 1BA | $2.04 |
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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 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 $1,115 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 $1,275 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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