
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Palm Springs Neighborhood of Palm Springs, CA from $850 (60 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Palm Springs area of Palm Springs.


700 N Riverside Dr

La Ventana Apartments

San Jacinto Village Apartments

Latitude 33

The Modern Cactus

1674 Vía Salida

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Mojave Blue

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29Hundred Apartments

Sage Courtyard
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133 Ocotillo Ave, Unit 1

Cielo at Palm Springs

851 E Chuckwalla Rd

1655 E Palm Canyon Dr

San Jacinto Racquet Club

Villa Boutique Apartment Homes

400 N Sunrise Way, Unit Sunrise Way #256

Palos Verdes Villas
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641 North Palm Canyon Drive

351 E Cottonwood Rd

Thornhill Amapola Apartment Homes

Continental Gardens

Las Montanas Apartments

1900 E Baristo Rd

3155 Ramon Rd

The Cornerstone Apartments

514 E Calle Roca

Thornhill Apartment Homes
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Gallery Apartments

100 W Vía Olivera

Ocotillo Apartments

Twin Palms Apartments

The Float

685 E Vista Chino, Unit 4

464 S. Calle Encilia

1400 E. Palm Canyon Dr.

1889 N. Cerritos Road

Cameo Villa
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285 S Saturmino Dr

1955 N Vía Miraleste

1150 E Amado Rd

351 N Hermosa Dr

Avenida Ortega -474

685 E Vista Chino, Unit 7

1500 S Camino Real

851 E. Chuckwala Rd

1655 E Palm Canyon Dr

Ramon Apartments
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Palm Springs Studio Apartments | $1,649 | $1,365 | $2,451 |
| Downtown Palm Springs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,870 | $1,415 | $3,002 |
| Downtown Palm Springs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,171 | $1,800 | $4,372 |
| Downtown Palm Springs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,560 | $2,495 | $2,625 |
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There are currently 60 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Palm Springs Neighborhood of Palm Springs, CA.
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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 1900 E Baristo Rd priced from $1,295. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 E Baristo Rd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $1,295 |
| San Jacinto Village Apartments | Grand Studio with full size k+bath | Studio, 1BA | $1,450 |
| La Ventana Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs | 1BR, 1BA | $1,454 |
| Latitude 33 | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,545 |
| The Modern Cactus | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,550 |
| Mojave Blue | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,575 |
| The Float | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,595 |
| 1889 N. Cerritos Road | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,600 |
| 1400 E. Palm Canyon Dr. | 1/1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,600 |
| 29Hundred Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,649 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Palm Springs, CA
As of September 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Palm Springs area is the $2.25 price per square foot Two Bedroom B Model at Mojave Blue in the K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Palm Springs neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Downtown Palm Springs apartment is the The Desert Rose Model at Park Apartments in the South Palm Springs neighborhood starting at $1,900 with a $1.94 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mojave Blue | Two Bedroom B | 2BR, 2BA | $2.25 |
| Park Apartments | The Desert Rose | 2BR, 2BA | $1.94 |
| Desert Boutique Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR, 2BA | $2.28 |
| Palos Verdes Villas | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $2.33 |
| San Jacinto Racquet Club | Plan A | 1BR, 1BA | $2.35 |
| 1400 E. Palm Canyon Dr. | 1/1 | 1BR, 1BA | $2.00 |
| Sage Courtyard | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2.24 |
| Tahquitz Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $2.57 |
| San Jacinto Village Apartments | Grand Studio with full size k+bath | Studio, 1BA | $2.48 |
| 1900 E Baristo Rd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $2.59 |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Palm Springs, Palm Springs, CA
Katherine Finchy Elementary
Desert Learning Academy
Raymond Cree Middle School
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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 $1,295 at 1900 E Baristo Rd.
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 $1,686 at La Ventana Apartments.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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