
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Palm Springs, CA from $700 (15 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Palm Springs?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Palm Springs Studio Apartments | $1,744 | $1,345 | $3,149 |
| Cheap Palm Springs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,770 | $1,295 | $2,317 |
| Cheap Palm Springs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,169 | $1,650 | $4,374 |
| Cheap Palm Springs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,525 | $1,999 | $2,900 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Palm Springs, CA
Pricing Updated: 03/11/2026Current apartment rentals in the Palm Springs, CA area range in price from $1,295 to $4,374 with an overall median price of $2,379. The three Palm Springs neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Demuth Park West at $1,495, Warm Sands at $1,295, and Desert Highland Gateway Estates at $1,345. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Palm Springs Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demuth Park West | $1,497 | $1,495 | 2 |
| Warm Sands | $1,650 | $1,295 | 3 |
| Desert Highland Gateway Estates | $1,950 | $1,345 | 7 |
| Desert Park Estates | $1,950 | $1,345 | 7 |
| El Mirador | $1,950 | $1,950 | 1 |
| Mountain Gate | $1,950 | $1,345 | 7 |
| Racquet Club West | $1,950 | $1,345 | 7 |
| Uptown Palm Springs | $2,012 | $1,700 | 4 |
| Chino Canyon | $2,247 | $1,345 | 9 |
| Taquitz Canyon River Estates | $2,500 | $1,800 | 3 |
Cheapest Available Palm Springs Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Palm Springs, CA is a Studio unit found at Latitude 33 in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood priced from $1,399. San Jacinto Village Apartments in the South Palm Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Palm Springs apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude 33 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| San Jacinto Village Apartments | Grand Studio with full size k+bath | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Float | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| The Modern Cactus | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Mojave Blue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,580 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palm Springs, CA
As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palm Springs area is the $1.68 price per square foot Golf Course; Laundry in unit Model at Canyon Villas Place in the in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Palm Springs apartment is the 2 Bed Room Model at South Palm Springs Desert Resort starting at $2,250 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the South Palm Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palm Springs apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Villas Place | Golf Course; Laundry in unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| South Palm Springs Desert Resort | 2 Bed Room | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 32305 Rancho Vista Dr, Unit 4 | 32305 Rancho Vista Dr | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 33375 Wishing Well Trl, Unit #1 | 33375 Wishing Well Trl | 3BR,2BA | $2.08 |
| 32400 Cielo Vista Rd, Unit Unit A - Remodeled Duplex | 32400 Cielo Vista Rd | 3BR,2BA | $2.13 |
| 37067 Bankside Dr, Unit 3 | 37067 Bankside Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Park Apartments | The Scarlet | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| Presidio Park Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| The Junipero Palm Springs | Unfurnished 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| San Jacinto Village Apartments | 1 bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
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Palm Springs Overview
Palm Springs is a beautiful resort town in Coachella Valley in Southern California. Its unique architecture and frequent visits from Hollywood stars have brought it global attention, making Palm Springs apartments exciting places to live. Its reliance on tourism ensures that there is always something going on in Palm Springs—you’ll never get bored here!
Why live in Palm Springs, CA?
With the weather the way it is, living in apartments in Palm Springs would be a bit like living in a permanent vacation—as long as you can take the heat, that is. But besides the weather that transformed this city into a resort town, there’s a lot that makes Palm Springs unique. For instance, it’s ahead of the times, it boasts one of the highest concentrations of same-sex couples in the US. And because of the mid-century modern architecture movement, the sights will never get old since many of the buildings around town are incredibly interesting and unique.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Palm Springs Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Palm Springs?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Palm Springs is under $1,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Palm Springs?
The cheapest apartment in Palm Springs is The Float which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Palm Springs costs $2,379.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Palm Springs?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 70 regular apartments in Palm Springs that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Palm Springs?
Cheap apartments in Palm Springs have an average cost of $704 which is $1,675 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palm Springs.
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