Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Palm Springs Neighborhood of Palm Springs, CA from $1,395 (17 Rentals)

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property at 2356 N Blando Rd
$1,350
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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Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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685 E Vista Chino, Unit 4

685 E Vista Chino
Palm SpringsCA92262

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property at 351 N Hermosa Dr
$1,750 - $3,200
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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351 N Hermosa Dr

Palm SpringsCA92262
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property at 685 E Vista Chino
$1,895

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Base Rent$1,895

Total Monthly Price$1,895
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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685 E Vista Chino, Unit 7

685 E Vista Chino
Palm SpringsCA92262

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property at 291 E Mel Ave
$1,850 - $1,995
2 Bedroom Rentals
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291 E Mel Ave

Palm SpringsCA92262

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property at 400 N Sunrise Way
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 15
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400 N Sunrise Way, Unit Sunrise Way #256

400 N Sunrise Way
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 1900 E Baristo Rd priced from $1,295. La Ventana Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,369. Here are the most affordable Downtown Palm Springs apartments for rent in Palm Springs, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1900 E Baristo Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,295
La Ventana Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs1BR,1BA$1,369
San Jacinto Village ApartmentsGrand Studio with full size k+bathStudio,1BA$1,450
Latitude 33StudioStudio,1BA$1,545
The Modern CactusStudioStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Palm Springs, CA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Palm Springs area is the $1.94 price per square foot The Desert Rose Model at Park Apartments in the in the South Palm Springs neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Downtown Palm Springs apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Palos Verdes Villas starting at $2,175 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Baristo 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.
Park ApartmentsThe Desert Rose2BR,2BA$1.94
Palos Verdes Villas2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.33
San Jacinto Racquet ClubPlan A1BR,1BA$2.11
Desert Boutique Apartment HomesOne Bedroom and One Bath1BR,1BA$2.48
1400 E. Palm Canyon Dr.1/11BR,1BA$2.00
Sage Courtyard1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.24
Mojave BlueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22
Tahquitz Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.43
San Jacinto Village ApartmentsGrand Studio with full size k+bathStudio ,1BA$2.48
1900 E Baristo Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.59

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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 318 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Palm Springs, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,365 to $4,374. There are also 104 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Palm Springs ranging from $1,395 to $30,000.

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 $1,395 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,224.

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