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The Junipero Palm Springs
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Junipero Palm Springs

2685 N Junipero AvePalm Springs, CA 92262
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Hemet

550 N Santa Fe StHemet, CA 92543
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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 Zen Diamond Apartments in the Outer SW Riverside County Temecula neighborhood priced from $1,145. Park Columbia in the Lynden Trails neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,276. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mountain Center apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Zen Diamond Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,145
Park Columbia1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1,276
La Ventana Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs1BR,1BA$1,330
29Hundred ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,363
Green Tree Park Apt1 bedroom 1 bath downstairs1BR,1BA$1,400

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

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mountain Center area is the $1.92 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath + Loft Model at Maple at Starling Place in the in the Summerfield Ranch neighborhood starting from $3,019. The second greatest value Mountain Center apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhome - Short Waiting list Model at Lighthouse Townhomes with Attached Garage starting at $2,450 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Outer SW Riverside County Temecula 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.
Maple at Starling Place3 Bed 2.5 Bath + Loft3BR,2.5BA$1.92
Lighthouse Townhomes with Attached Garage2 Bedroom Townhome - Short Waiting list2BR,2.5BA$1.75
SINGLE STORY HOMES INSIDE GATED COMMUNITY3bd/2ba3BR,2BA$2.12
San Jacinto Racquet ClubPlan C2BR,2BA$1.87
Shadow Canyon2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.90
Kirby Gardens Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.05
Green Tree Park Apt2 bedroom 1 bath cottage2BR,1BA$1.76
201 - 205 W Devonshire AveWest1BR,1BA$2.00
56250 Las Rocas, Unit One of a kind view56250 Las Rocas1BR,1BA$2.11
Park Columbia1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$2.03

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Getting Around Mountain Center, CA

Walk Score®

4 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

14 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 29Hundred Apartments listed at $1,363.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mountain Center Apartment is $1,145 at Zen Diamond Apartments.

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 $1,500 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 Amberwood Villas and starts from $2,475.

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