
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Palm Springs, CA from $700 (19 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 | $1,730 | $1,395 | $2,960 |
| Cheap Palm Springs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,738 | $1,000 | $3,197 |
| Cheap Palm Springs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,103 | $1,650 | $4,250 |
| Cheap Palm Springs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,560 | $2,300 | $3,145 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Palm Springs, CA
Pricing Updated: 01/25/2026Current apartment rentals in the Palm Springs, CA area range in price from $1,000 to $4,250 with an overall median price of $2,315. The three Palm Springs neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Warm Sands at $1,625, Demuth Park West at $1,520, and El Mirador at $1,795. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warm Sands | $1,625 | $1,625 | 1 |
| Demuth Park West | $1,700 | $1,520 | 2 |
| El Mirador | $1,795 | $1,795 | 1 |
| Desert Highland Gateway Estates | $1,935 | $1,000 | 11 |
| Desert Park Estates | $1,935 | $1,000 | 11 |
| Mountain Gate | $1,935 | $1,000 | 11 |
| Racquet Club West | $1,935 | $1,000 | 11 |
| Chino Canyon | $2,177 | $1,000 | 12 |
| K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Palm Springs | $2,341 | $1,500 | 21 |
| Racquet Club Estates | $2,341 | $1,000 | 23 |
Cheapest Available Palm Springs Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Palm Springs, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Junipero Palm Springs in the Old Las Palmas neighborhood priced from $1,000. 300 W Via Escuela Apartments in the Old Las Palmas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Palm Springs apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Junipero Palm Springs | Shared Furnished Apt 4C | 1BR, | $1,000 |
| 300 W Via Escuela Apartments | 1bed, 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| La Ventana Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1,378 |
| San Jacinto Village Apartments | Grand Studio with full size k+bath | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Modern Cactus | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palm Springs, CA
As of January 25, 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 |
| San Jacinto Racquet Club | Plan D | 3BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| Presidio Park Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| Park Apartments | The Scarlet | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| Tahquitz Court | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.10 |
| Casa Del Cielo Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| 100 W Via Olivera | 100 W Via Olivera | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| San Jacinto Village Apartments | 1 bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 300 W Via Escuela Apartments | 1bed, 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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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 Junipero Palm Springs which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Palm Springs costs $2,315.
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 $825 which is $1,490 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palm Springs.
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