Cheap Homes for Rent in Palm Desert, CA from $1,095 (44 Rentals)

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property at 78650 Ave 42
$1,595 - $2,500
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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78650 Ave 42

Bermuda DunesCA92203

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property at 72564 Edgehill Dr
$1,745

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Base Rent$1,745

Total Monthly Price$1,745
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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72564 Edgehill Dr, Unit 1

72564 Edgehill Dr
Palm DesertCA92260
property at 43376 Cook St
$1,850 - $2,200
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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43376 Cook St

Palm DesertCA92211

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property at 43376 Cook St
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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43376 Cook St, Unit 161

43376 Cook St
Palm DesertCA92211
property at 44330 San Pablo Ave
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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44330 San Pablo Ave, Unit 6

44330 San Pablo Ave
Palm DesertCA92260
property at 77062 Pauma Valley Way
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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77062 Pauma Valley Way

Palm DesertCA92211

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property at 45296 Panorama Dr
$2,095

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Base Rent$2,095

Total Monthly Price$2,095
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
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45296 Panorama Dr

Palm DesertCA92260
property at 45421 Sunset Ln
$2,095

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Base Rent$2,095

Total Monthly Price$2,095
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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45421 Sunset Ln, Unit 3

45421 Sunset Ln
Palm DesertCA92260

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property at 78151 Indigo Dr
$2,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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78151 Indigo Dr

La QuintaCA92253
property at 74442 Driftwood Dr
$1,850 - $2,150
2 Bedroom Rentals
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74442 Driftwood Dr

Palm DesertCA92260
property at 78167 Crimson Ct
$2,180

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Base Rent$2,180

Total Monthly Price$2,180
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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78167 Crimson Ct

La QuintaCA92253
property at 78395 Terra Cotta Ct
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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78395 Terra Cotta Ct, Unit 307

78395 Terra Cotta Ct
La QuintaCA92253
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property at 73400 Algonquin Pl
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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73400 Algonquin Pl

Thousand PalmsCA92276

Palm Desert, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Palm Desert, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Palm Desert, CA area range in price from $1,095 to $50,000 with an overall median price of $4,734. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Palm Desert Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Palma Village Groves$2,900$1,8956
South Palm Desert$4,500$1,95026
Woodhaven Country Club$4,500$1,095180
Sonrisa at Spanish Walk$5,000$1,095223

Cheapest Available Palm Desert Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Palm Desert, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Thomas Village in the Sonrisa at Spanish Walk neighborhood priced from $584. Vitalia in the Sonrisa at Spanish Walk neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $629. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Palm Desert apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Thomas Village2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$584
Vitalia1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$629
Shadow Palms Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,395
73355 Guadalupe Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,550
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertHumming BirdStudio,1BA$1,583
Panorama Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,625
41995 Cambridge Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,685
SaddlebackOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Desert Oasis ApartmentsThe Greens1BR,1BA$1,699
Villas on the GreenAugusta1BR,1BA$1,726

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palm Desert, CA

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palm Desert area is the $2.20 price per square foot Brava Model at Mediterra Apartment Homes in the in the Sun City Shadow Hills neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Palm Desert apartment is the Antigua Model at Royal Palms starting at $2,195 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the Sonrisa at Spanish Walk neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palm Desert apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mediterra Apartment HomesBrava2BR,2BA$2.20
Royal PalmsAntigua2BR,2BA$2.37
Medici Apartment HomesVilla Medici1BR,1BA$2.27
SaddlebackOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.23
45875 Ocotillo Drive1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.46
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertRoad Runner1BR,1BA$2.30
41995 Cambridge Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.41
Panorama Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.50
Thomas Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Vitalia1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.09

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Palm Desert, CA
Population: 53,185

Ranked #737

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Palm Desert

What type of rentals are currently available in Palm Desert?

There are currently 290 Apartments for Rent in Palm Desert, CA with pricing that ranges from $584 to $3,995. There are also 602 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Palm Desert ranging from $1,095 to $50,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Palm Desert?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Palm Desert ranges from $1,095 to $50,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,189.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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