
Apartments for Rent in Palm Desert, CA Under $5,000 (66 Rentals)


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73435 San Nicholas Ave, Unit Casita

73992 Van Gogh Dr

46050 CA-74

72883 Sierra Vista Dr
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40588 Clover Ln

73969 Olive Ct

45380 Panorama Dr

43376 Cook St

194 Paseo Bravo

72745 Willow St
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Palm Desert, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Palm Desert?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Palm Desert Studio Apartments Under $5000 | $1,455 | $1,200 | $1,583 |
Palm Desert 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $5000 | $2,096 | $1,500 | $2,995 |
Palm Desert 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $5000 | $2,564 | $1,799 | $10,000+ |
Palm Desert 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $5000 | $3,370 | $2,500 | $4,305 |
Palm Desert 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $5000 | $5,200 | $3,900 | $6,500 |
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Getting Around Palm Desert, CA
Walk Score®
52 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Palm Desert
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Palm Desert Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Palm Desert ranges from $1,500 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,096.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Palm Desert cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Palm Desert range from $1,799 to $14,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,564.
How expensive are Palm Desert Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 45 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Palm Desert on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,500 to $4,305 - averaging $3,370 for the location.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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Written by: Bobbi Jackson
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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.