Cheap Apartments for Rent in Palm Springs, CA from $700 (17 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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Royal Palms
2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Palms

34851 Date Palm DrCathedral City, CA 92234
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Ocotillo Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocotillo Place Apartments

69155 Dinah Shore DrCathedral City, CA 92234
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Palm Springs, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Palm Springs, CA

Pricing Updated: 10/31/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Palm Springs, CA area range in price from $1,395 to $4,250 with an overall median price of $2,365. The three Palm Springs neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are El Mirador at $1,700, Demuth Park West at $1,545, and Warm Sands at $1,750. 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
El Mirador$1,700$1,7001
Demuth Park West$1,750$1,5455
Warm Sands$1,950$1,7502
Uptown Palm Springs$2,175$1,7006
K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Palm Springs$2,386$1,50018
Baristo$2,397$1,41564
Deepwell Estates$2,397$1,41558
Racquet Club Estates$2,397$1,39519
Racquet Club South$2,397$1,39519
Ruth Hardy Park$2,397$1,39545

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 $1,415. 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
La Ventana Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs1BR,1BA$1,415
San Jacinto Village ApartmentsGrand Studio with full size k+bathStudio,1BA$1,450
The Modern CactusStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Latitude 33StudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Twin Palms ApartmentsOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palm Springs, CA

As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Palm Springs area is the $1.68 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Tahquitz Court in the in the K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Palm Springs neighborhood starting from $2,341. 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.
Tahquitz Court3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.68
South Palm Springs Desert Resort2 Bed Room2BR,1BA$1.88
The Junipero Palm Springs2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.64
San Jacinto Racquet ClubPlan C2BR,2BA$1.98
Palm Canyon TerracePlan B2BR,2BA$1.99
Presidio Park Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.94
Casa Del Cielo Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.07
Sage Courtyard1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17
San Jacinto Village Apartments1 bdrm1BR,1BA$2.28
Mojave BlueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.25

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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

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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 $1,709.

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 $1,415, while the average apartment in Palm Springs costs $2,365.

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.

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 $1,233 which is $1,132 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palm Springs.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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