Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Palm Springs Neighborhood of Palm Springs, CA from $1,000 (16 Rentals)

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property at 2356 N Blando Rd

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2356 N Blando Rd

Palm SpringsCA92262
property at 685 E Vista Chino

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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685 E Vista Chino, Unit 9

685 E Vista Chino
Palm SpringsCA92262

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property at 1150 E Amado Rd

$1,690 - $1,800

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1150 E Amado Rd

Palm SpringsCA92262
property at 505 S Farrell Dr

$1,700 - $2,550

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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505 S Farrell Dr

Palm SpringsCA92264
property at 1100 E Amado Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1100 E Amado Rd, Unit 11C1

1100 E Amado Rd
Palm SpringsCA92262

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property at 1100 E Amado Rd

$1,800 - $2,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1100 E Amado Rd

Palm SpringsCA92262

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property at 500 E Amado Rd

$1,899 - $3,900

1 Bedroom Rentals

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500 E Amado Rd

Palm SpringsCA92262

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Ventana Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs1BR,1BA$1,379
San Jacinto Village ApartmentsGrand Studio with full size k+bathStudio,1BA$1,450
Latitude 33StudioStudio,1BA$1,525
The Modern CactusStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Mojave BlueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,575

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
South Palm Springs Desert Resort2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.38
Park ApartmentsThe Desert Rose2BR,2BA$1.84
Villa Boutique Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,2BA$2.10
Desert Boutique Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.15
San Jacinto Racquet ClubPlan B2BR,1BA$2.19
1400 E. Palm Canyon Dr.1/11BR,1BA$2.00
1655 E Palm Canyon Dr1655 E Palm Canyon Dr1BR,1BA$2.60
Sage Courtyard1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27
San Jacinto Village Apartments1 bdrm1BR,1BA$2.21
Mojave BlueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Palm Springs

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Palm Springs?

There are currently 317 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Palm Springs, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,199 to $4,374. There are also 116 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Palm Springs ranging from $1,095 to $35,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Palm Springs?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Palm Springs ranges from $1,095 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,215.

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