Cheap Apartments for Rent in Palm Springs, CA from $700 (140 Rentals)

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Mojave Blue
$1,575 - $2,125
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$1,575 - $2,125
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Mojave Blue

2720-2786 E Tahquitz Canyon WayPalm Springs, CA 92262
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29Hundred Apartments
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$1,750 - $2,900
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$1,750 - $2,900
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29Hundred Apartments

2900 Ramon RdPalm Springs, CA 92264
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property at 545 S Calle Santa Rosa

$1,800

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$1,800
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

545 S Calle Santa Rosa

Palm SpringsCA92264
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Canyon Villas Place
$1,850 - $2,695
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$1,850 - $2,695
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Canyon Villas Place

520 E Murray Canyon DrPalm Springs, CA 92264
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property at 1480 E Palm Tree Dr

$2,300

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$2,300
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 8

1480 E Palm Tree Dr, Unit none, Unit none

1480 E Palm Tree Dr
Palm SpringsCA92264
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2784 N Junipero Ave
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2784 N Junipero Ave

2784 N Junipero AvePalm Springs, CA 92262
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351 E Cottonwood Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

351 E Cottonwood Rd

351 E Cottonwood RdPalm Springs, CA 92262
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Canyon Villas
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Canyon Villas

2080 S Camino RealPalm Springs, CA 92264
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Continental Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Continental Gardens

300 N Sunrise WayPalm Springs, CA 92262
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587 El Placer Rd
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587 El Placer Rd

587 El Placer RdPalm Springs, CA 92264
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Calle de Ricardo
2 Bedroom Apartments

Calle de Ricardo

3700-3800 E Calle de RicardoPalm Springs, CA 92264

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Palm Springs, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Palm Springs, CA area range in price from $1,199 to $4,374 with an overall median price of $2,395. The three Palm Springs neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Demuth Park West at $1,399, El Mirador at $1,800, and Warm Sands at $1,599. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Palm Springs Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Demuth Park West$1,447$1,3992
El Mirador$1,800$1,8001
Warm Sands$1,895$1,5992
Uptown Palm Springs$2,075$1,7004
Desert Highland Gateway Estates$2,335$1,34511
Desert Park Estates$2,335$1,34511
Mountain Gate$2,335$1,34511
Racquet Club West$2,335$1,34511
K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Palm Springs$2,395$1,55025
Racquet Club Estates$2,395$1,34527

Cheapest Available Palm Springs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Palm Springs, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Palm Springs View Apartments in the Old Las Palmas neighborhood priced from $1,387. Latitude 33 in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,399. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Palm Springs apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm Springs View Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,387
Latitude 33StudioStudio,1BA$1,399
San Jacinto Village ApartmentsGrand Studio with full size k+bathStudio,1BA$1,450
The Float1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,495
The Modern CactusStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Mojave BlueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,575
1400 E. Palm Canyon Dr.1/11BR,1BA$1,650
Sage Courtyard1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,675
The Junipero Palm SpringsUnfurnished 2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palm Springs, CA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palm Springs area is the $1.53 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at The Towers in the in the Old Las Palmas neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Palm Springs apartment is the Golf Course; Laundry in unit Model at Canyon Villas Place starting at $2,695 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palm Springs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Towers2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.53
Canyon Villas PlaceGolf Course; Laundry in unit2BR,2BA$1.68
South Palm Springs Desert Resort2 Bed Room2BR,1BA$1.88
San Jacinto Racquet ClubPlan D3BR,2BA$2.15
Park ApartmentsThe Desert Rose2BR,2BA$1.84
37067 Bankside Dr, Unit 337067 Bankside Dr2BR,1BA$2.00
Presidio Park Apartments2x2 A2BR,2BA$1.99
The Junipero Palm SpringsUnfurnished 2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.94
Palm Springs View Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.63
1400 E. Palm Canyon Dr.1/11BR,1BA$2.06

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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 $1,695.

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 $2,395.

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 42 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 $1,163 which is $1,232 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palm Springs.

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