Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Palm Springs Neighborhood of Palm Springs, CA from $800 (7 Rentals)
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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 |
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Downtown Palm Springs Studio Apartments | $1,550 | $1,395 | $1,769 |
Downtown Palm Springs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $1,408 | $3,415 |
Downtown Palm Springs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,215 | $1,818 | $4,250 |
Downtown Palm Springs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,417 | $2,341 | $2,499 |
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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 $1,408. The Modern Cactus has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,479. Here are the most affordable Downtown Palm Springs apartments for rent in Palm Springs, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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La Ventana Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1,408 |
The Modern Cactus | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,479 |
Latitude 33 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Palm Springs, CA
As of October 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Palm Springs area is the $1.98 price per square foot Plan C Model at San Jacinto Racquet Club in the in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood starting from $2,140. The second greatest value Downtown Palm Springs apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Small Model at Cielo at Palm Springs starting at $2,245 with a $2.23 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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San Jacinto Racquet Club | Plan C | 2BR,2BA | $1.98 |
Cielo at Palm Springs | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Small | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
Tahquitz Court | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.10 |
Villa Boutique Apartment Homes | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
Sage Courtyard | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
San Jacinto Village Apartments | 1 bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
Mojave Blue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Palos Verdes Villas | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
Twin Palms Apartments | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
La Ventana Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Palm Springs, Palm Springs, CA
Ranked #4
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Palm Springs, Palm Springs, CA
Katherine Finchy Elementary
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Getting Around the Downtown Palm Springs Neighborhood in Palm Springs, CA
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
40 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Palm Springs?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Palm Springs is La Ventana Apartments which is listed at $1,408, while the average apartment in Downtown Palm Springs costs $2,415.
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 4 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 $960 which is $1,455 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Palm Springs.
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