Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Palm Springs Neighborhood of Palm Springs, CA from $800 (65 Rentals)

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Mojave Blue
$1,575 - $2,125
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$1,575 - $2,125
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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$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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property at 1480 E Palm Tree Dr

$2,300

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$2,300
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$2,300

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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351 E Cottonwood Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

351 E Cottonwood Rd

351 E Cottonwood RdPalm Springs, CA 92262
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Continental Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Continental Gardens

300 N Sunrise WayPalm Springs, CA 92262
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514 E Calle Roca
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

514 E Calle Roca

514 E Calle RocaPalm Springs, CA 92264
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Thornhill Apartment Homes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Thornhill Apartment Homes

620-654 S Thornhill RdPalm Springs, CA 92264
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Gallery Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gallery Apartments

1488 E Ramon RdPalm Springs, CA 92264
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property at 685 E Vista Chino

$1,395

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$1,395
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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685 E Vista Chino, Unit 8, Unit 8

685 E Vista Chino
Palm SpringsCA92262
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The Float
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Float

1530 E Palm Canyon DrPalm Springs, CA 92264
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Ocotillo Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocotillo Apartments

133 E Ocotillo AvePalm Springs, CA 92264
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Twin Palms Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Palms Apartments

495 Twin Palms DrPalm Springs, CA 92264
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property at 685 E Vista Chino

$1,595

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$1,595
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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685 E Vista Chino, Unit 6, Unit 6

685 E Vista Chino
Palm SpringsCA92262
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Cameo Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cameo Villa

2050 S Camino RealPalm Springs, CA 92264
property at 1150 E Amado Rd

$1,700 - $1,825

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1150 E Amado Rd

Palm SpringsCA92262
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285 S Saturmino Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

285 S Saturmino Dr

285 S Saturmino DrPalm Springs, CA 92262
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Desert Dorado Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Dorado Villas

850 E Vista ChinoPalm Springs, CA 92262
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Downtown Palm Springs, Palm Springs, CA Local Guide

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 Studio unit found at Latitude 33 priced from $1,399. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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
Palos Verdes Villas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
La Ventana Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs2BR,1BA$1,704
29Hundred Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Palm Springs, CA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Palm Springs area is the $1.88 price per square foot 2 Bed Room Model at South Palm Springs Desert Resort in the in the South Palm Springs neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Downtown Palm Springs apartment is the Plan D Model at San Jacinto Racquet Club starting at $2,555 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Palm Springs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
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
Villa Boutique Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,2BA$2.63
Tahquitz Court2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.60
1400 E. Palm Canyon Dr.1/11BR,1BA$2.06
1655 E Palm Canyon Dr1655 E Palm Canyon Dr1BR,1BA$2.43
Sage Courtyard1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.24
San Jacinto Village Apartments1 bdrm1BR,1BA$2.21
Mojave BlueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Palm Springs Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Palm Springs?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Palm Springs is under $1,750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Palm Springs?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Palm Springs is The Float which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Downtown Palm Springs costs $2,555.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 2 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Palm Springs?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Palm Springs have an average cost of $1,073 which is $1,482 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Palm Springs.

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