
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Palm Springs Neighborhood of Palm Springs, CA from $800 (47 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Palm Springs area of Palm Springs.


700 N Riverside Dr

2455 Vía Sonoma, Unit A

665 S Camino Real

La Ventana Apartments

2583 N Palm Canyon Dr

San Jacinto Village Apartments

Latitude 33

The Modern Cactus
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Mojave Blue

1674 Vía Salida

277 East Racquet Club Road, Unit 3

Sage Courtyard

Palos Verdes Villas

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525 E Cottonwood Rd, Unit Furnished 1 Bdm PSCentral

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29Hundred Apartments

777 E San Lorenzo Rd, Unit 3

Tahquitz Court
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Park Apartments

1100 E Amado Rd, Unit 11C1

493 E Vista Chino, Unit 2BED

291 E Mel Ave

San Jacinto Racquet Club

Cielo at Palm Springs

401 E Vista Chino

641 North Palm Canyon Drive

351 E Cottonwood Rd
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Continental Gardens

134 Fondulac St

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514 E Calle Roca

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Gallery Apartments

1655 E Palm Canyon Dr

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Twin Palms Apartments

464 S. Calle Encilia

685 E Vista Chino, Unit 9

1400 E. Palm Canyon Dr.

1150 E Amado Rd

Cameo Villa

505 S Farrell Dr

285 S Saturmino Dr

351 N Hermosa Dr
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1100 E Amado Rd

500 E Amado Rd
Downtown Palm Springs, Palm Springs, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Palm Springs?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Palm Springs Studio Apartments | $1,524 | $1,199 | $1,979 |
| Downtown Palm Springs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,849 | $1,600 | $2,250 |
| Downtown Palm Springs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,162 | $1,800 | $4,374 |
| Downtown Palm Springs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,586 | $2,395 | $2,725 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Palm Springs Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Palm Springs area of Palm Springs, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at La Ventana Apartments priced from $1,379. San Jacinto Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Downtown Palm Springs apartments for rent in Palm Springs, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Ventana Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1,379 |
| San Jacinto Village Apartments | Grand Studio with full size k+bath | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Latitude 33 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| The Modern Cactus | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Mojave Blue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| 1400 E. Palm Canyon Dr. | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Sage Courtyard | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Park Apartments | The Scarlet | 2BR,2BA | $1,800 |
| Tahquitz Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Palm Springs, CA
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Palm Springs area is the $2.38 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at South Palm Springs Desert Resort in the in the South Palm Springs neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Downtown Palm Springs apartment is the The Desert Rose Model at Park Apartments starting at $1,900 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the South Palm Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Palm Springs apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Palm Springs Desert Resort | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.38 |
| Park Apartments | The Desert Rose | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Villa Boutique Apartment Homes | Plan 2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.10 |
| Desert Boutique Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| San Jacinto Racquet Club | Plan B | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| 1400 E. Palm Canyon Dr. | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 1655 E Palm Canyon Dr | 1655 E Palm Canyon Dr | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Sage Courtyard | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| San Jacinto Village Apartments | 1 bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Mojave Blue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Palm Springs, Palm Springs, CA
Katherine Finchy Elementary
Desert Learning Academy
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Palm Springs Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Palm Springs?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Palm Springs is at San Jacinto Village Apartments listed at $1,450.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Palm Springs Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Palm Springs Apartment is $1,379 at La Ventana Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Palm Springs Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Palm Springs is starting from $1,681 at La Ventana Apartments.
What is the most affordable Downtown Palm Springs Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Palm Springs Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at San Jacinto Racquet Club and starts from $2,575.
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