Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Palm Desert Neighborhood of Palm Desert, CA from $1,000 (25 Rentals)

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74380 El Camino
Studio Apartments

74380 El Camino

74380 El CaminoPalm Desert, CA 92260
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46125 Portola Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

46125 Portola Ave

46125 Portola AvePalm Desert, CA 92260
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45485 Abronia Trl
2 Bedroom Apartments

45485 Abronia Trl

45485 Abronia TrlPalm Desert, CA 92260

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45330 Ocotillo Dr
Studio Apartments

45330 Ocotillo Dr

45330 Ocotillo DrPalm Desert, CA 92260
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45998 Ocotillo Dr
Studio Apartments

45998 Ocotillo Dr

45998 Ocotillo DrPalm Desert, CA 92260
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45355 Sage Ln
Studio Apartments

45355 Sage Ln

45355 Sage LnPalm Desert, CA 92260
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45875 Ocotillo Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

45875 Ocotillo Dr

45875 Ocotillo DrPalm Desert, CA 92260
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45775 Ocotillo Dr
Studio Apartments

45775 Ocotillo Dr

45775 Ocotillo DrPalm Desert, CA 92260

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46100 Ocotillo Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

46100 Ocotillo Dr

46100 Ocotillo DrPalm Desert, CA 92260
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Sunset Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Villas

45210 Panorama DrPalm Desert, CA 92260
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Atrium Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Atrium Villas

46225 Verba Santa DrPalm Desert, CA 92260
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Highway 74 Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highway 74 Gardens

46050 Highway 74Palm Desert, CA 92260

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Cheapest Available South Palm Desert Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Palm Desert area of Palm Desert, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Pines Apartments priced from $1,575. Panorama Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,590. Here are the most affordable South Palm Desert apartments for rent in Palm Desert, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pines Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,575
Panorama Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,590
Selene ApartmentsThree Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$2,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Palm Desert, CA

As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Palm Desert area is the $1.86 price per square foot Three Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Selene Apartments in the in the Outlying Palm Springs neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value South Palm Desert apartment is the 45652 Lantana Ave Model at 45652 Lantana Ave starting at $1,900 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Eldorado Golf Club Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Palm Desert apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Selene ApartmentsThree Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.86
45652 Lantana Ave45652 Lantana Ave2BR,1BA$1.73
45296 Panorama Dr, Unit B4 #245296 Panorama Dr2BR,2BA$2.00
45275 Sunset Ln, Unit B8 #245275 Sunset Ln2BR,2BA$2.20
The Pines Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.00
Panorama Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.45

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Palm Desert Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Palm Desert Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Palm Desert Apartment is $1,575 at The Pines Apartments.

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