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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Palm Springs?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Palm Springs Studio Apartments | $1,496 | $1,364 | $1,675 |
Cheap Palm Springs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,786 | $800 | $3,415 |
Cheap Palm Springs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,155 | $1,650 | $2,950 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Palm Springs, CA
Pricing Updated: 07/31/2025Current apartment rentals in the Palm Springs, CA area range in price from $1,333 to $3,415 with an overall median price of $2,105. The three Palm Springs neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Taquitz Canyon River Estates at $1,695, Demuth Park West at $1,695, and El Mirador at $1,550. 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 |
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Taquitz Canyon River Estates | $1,695 | $1,695 | 1 |
Demuth Park West | $1,800 | $1,695 | 2 |
El Mirador | $1,825 | $1,550 | 2 |
El Rancho Vista Estates | $1,932 | $1,333 | 37 |
K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Palm Springs | $1,945 | $1,364 | 20 |
Ruth Hardy Park | $1,955 | $1,333 | 45 |
Sunrise Vista Chino | $1,955 | $1,333 | 44 |
Old Las Palmas | $2,075 | $1,333 | 36 |
The Movie Colony | $2,120 | $1,333 | 48 |
Racquet Club Estates | $2,125 | $1,550 | 22 |
Cheapest Available Palm Springs Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Palm Springs, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at La Ventana Apartments in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood priced from $1,333. The Modern Cactus in the K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Palm Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,364. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Palm Springs apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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La Ventana Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1,333 |
The Modern Cactus | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,364 |
The Junipero Palm Springs | Apt #3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
San Jacinto Village Apartments | Grand Studio with full size k+bath | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Latitude 33 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palm Springs, CA
As of August 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Palm Springs area is the $1.65 price per square foot 39905 Estates Rd Model at 39905 Estates Rd, Unit 3 in the in the Thunderbird neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Palm Springs apartment is the 2x2 Model at Presidio Park Apartments starting at $1,880 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the Thunderbird 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. |
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39905 Estates Rd, Unit 3 | 39905 Estates Rd | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
Presidio Park Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
68185 Alcita Rd | All | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
Desert Boutique Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.31 |
Casa Del Cielo Apartments | Unit #16 | 2BR,2BA | $2.13 |
Palm Canyon Terrace | Plan A | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
Sage Courtyard | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
San Jacinto Village Apartments | 1 bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Mojave Blue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
The Junipero Palm Springs | Apt #3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
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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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Getting Around Palm Springs, CA
Walk Score®
55 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
30 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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.
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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 $1,635.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Palm Springs?
The cheapest apartment in Palm Springs is La Ventana Apartments which is listed at $1,333, while the average apartment in Palm Springs costs $2,105.
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 28 regular apartments in Palm Springs that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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