
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Palm Springs Neighborhood of Palm Springs, CA from $800 (12 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Palm Springs area of Palm Springs.


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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 | $1,695 | $1,395 | $2,853 |
| Downtown Palm Springs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,839 | $1,300 | $3,197 |
| Downtown Palm Springs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,078 | $1,725 | $2,645 |
| Downtown Palm Springs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,485 | $2,341 | $2,900 |
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There are currently 12 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 Studio unit found at San Jacinto Village Apartments priced from $1,450. The Modern Cactus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto Village Apartments | Grand Studio with full size k+bath | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Modern Cactus | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Float | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Mojave Blue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,580 |
| Sage Courtyard | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Palm Springs, CA
As of January 08, 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 C Model at San Jacinto Racquet Club starting at $1,990 with a $1.84 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Palm Springs Desert Resort | 2 Bed Room | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| San Jacinto Racquet Club | Plan C | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Park Apartments | The Scarlet | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| Villa Boutique Apartment Homes | Plan 2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
| Desert Boutique Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| 100 W Via Olivera | 100 W Via Olivera | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Sage Courtyard | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| San Jacinto Village Apartments | 1 bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Mojave Blue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Tahquitz Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
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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 $2,415.
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 7 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 $646 which is $1,769 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Palm Springs.
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!