Cheap Apartments for Rent in Palm Springs, CA from $700 (14 Rentals)

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2784 N Junipero Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2784 N Junipero Ave

2784 N Junipero AvePalm Springs, CA 92262
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Tennis Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tennis Court Apartments

1400 E Palm Canyon DrPalm Springs, CA 92264
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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

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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Date Palm Vista Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Date Palm Vista Estates

33255 Date Palm DrCathedral City, CA 92234
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Palm Springs, CA

Pricing Updated: 12/29/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Palm Springs, CA area range in price from $1,000 to $3,197 with an overall median price of $2,430. The three Palm Springs neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Demuth Park West at $1,545, El Rancho Vista Estates at $1,371, and K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Palm Springs at $1,500. 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$1,700$1,5452
El Rancho Vista Estates$2,341$1,37149
K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Palm Springs$2,341$1,50029
Racquet Club Estates$2,341$1,00030
Racquet Club South$2,341$1,00030
Vista Norte$2,341$1,00038
Ruth Hardy Park$2,415$1,00060
Sunrise Vista Chino$2,415$1,00060
The Movie Colony$2,415$1,00060
Baristo$2,420$1,37166

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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Junipero Palm SpringsShared Apt 4C1BR,$1,000
San Jacinto Village ApartmentsGrand Studio with full size k+bathStudio,1BA$1,450
The Float1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,495
The Modern CactusStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Mojave BlueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,580

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palm Springs, CA

As of December 29, 2025 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Canyon Villas PlaceGolf Course; Laundry in unit2BR,2BA$1.68
South Palm Springs Desert Resort2 Bed Room2BR,1BA$1.88
San Jacinto Racquet ClubPlan C2BR,2BA$1.84
Presidio Park Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.93
Park ApartmentsThe Scarlet2BR,2BA$1.94
Casa Del Cielo Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.01
33815 Wishing Well Trail, Unit 133815 Wishing Well Trail2BR,1BA$2.12
100 W Via Olivera100 W Via Olivera1BR,1BA$1.63
33590 Shifting Sands Trail, Unit #233590 Shifting Sands Trail2BR,1BA$2.18
Sage Courtyard1 Bedroom1BR,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 $1,675.

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 $2,430.

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 98 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 $567 which is $1,863 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palm Springs.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!