Cheap Homes for Rent in Palm Springs, CA from $1,200 (79 Rentals)

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property at 680 N Ashurst Ct

$1,395 - $1,500

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680 N Ashurst Ct

Palm SpringsCA92262
property at 439 Village Square W

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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439 Village Square W

Palm SpringsCA92262
property at 2801 Los Felices Cir E

$1,545

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$1,545

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2801 Los Felices Cir E, Unit 117

2801 Los Felices Cir E
Palm SpringsCA92262

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property at 36947 Melrose Dr

$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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36947 Melrose Dr, Unit D

36947 Melrose Dr
Cathedral CityCA92234
property at 36957 Melrose Dr

$1,595

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$1,595

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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36957 Melrose Dr, Unit G

36957 Melrose Dr
Cathedral CityCA92234
property at 37067 Bankside Dr

$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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37067 Bankside Dr

Cathedral CityCA92234
property at 2290 S Palm Canyon Dr

$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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2290 S Palm Canyon Dr
Palm SpringsCA92264

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property at 685 N Ashurst Ct

$1,600 - $1,650

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685 N Ashurst Ct

Palm SpringsCA92262
property at 400 N Sunrise Way

$1,650 - $2,825

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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400 N Sunrise Way

Palm SpringsCA92262
property at 685 E Vista Chino

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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685 E Vista Chino, Unit 5

685 E Vista Chino
Palm SpringsCA92262
property at 5301 E Waverly Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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5301 E Waverly Dr, Unit 217

5301 E Waverly Dr
Palm SpringsCA92264
property at 1150 E Amado Rd

$1,700 - $1,800

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1150 E Amado Rd

Palm SpringsCA92262

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property at 32505 Candlewood Dr

$1,795

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$1,795

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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32505 Candlewood Dr, Unit 85

32505 Candlewood Dr
Cathedral CityCA92234

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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property at 33632 Pueblo Trail

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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33632 Pueblo Trail, Unit B

33632 Pueblo Trail
Cathedral CityCA92234
property at 351 N Hermosa Dr

$1,750 - $3,800

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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351 N Hermosa Dr

Palm SpringsCA92262

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Palm Springs, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Palm Springs, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/17/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Palm Springs, CA area range in price from $1,304 to $4,374 with an overall median price of $1,954. The three Palm Springs neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Demuth Park West at $1,630, El Mirador at $1,800, and K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Palm Springs at $1,895. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Palm Springs Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Demuth Park West$1,630$1,4953
El Mirador$1,800$1,6502
K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Palm Springs$1,895$1,55030
El Rancho Vista Estates$1,900$1,30448
Ruth Hardy Park$1,900$1,30455
The Movie Colony$1,900$1,30452
Sunrise Vista Chino$1,910$1,30454
Old Las Palmas$1,932$1,30443
Deepwell Estates$1,947$1,30465
Sunmor$1,947$1,30466

Cheapest Available Palm Springs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Palm Springs, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1900 E Baristo Rd in the K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Palm Springs neighborhood priced from $1,295. Highland in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Palm Springs apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1900 E Baristo Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,295
Highland0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
La Ventana Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs1BR,1BA$1,318
Palm Springs View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,383
San Jacinto Village ApartmentsGrand Studio with full size k+bathStudio,1BA$1,450
31520 Landau Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,500
Latitude 33StudioStudio,1BA$1,545
The Modern CactusStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Mojave BlueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,580
The Float1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palm Springs, CA

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palm Springs area is the $1.41 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhouse Model at The Towers in the in the Old Las Palmas neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Palm Springs apartment is the 1 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Canyon Villas Place starting at $1,895 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palm Springs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Towers2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.41
Canyon Villas Place1 Bedroom 2 Bath1BR,2BA$1.60
3760 El Dorado Blvd, Unit 37603760 El Dorado Blvd2BR,2BA$2.00
Presidio Park Apartments2x2 A2BR,2BA$1.99
Park ApartmentsThe Desert Rose2BR,2BA$1.94
31520 Landau Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.58
Palos Verdes Villas2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.06
Tahquitz Court2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.20
1400 E. Palm Canyon Dr.1/11BR,1BA$2.00
Palm Springs View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Palm Springs

What type of rentals are currently available in Palm Springs?

There are currently 607 Apartments for Rent in Palm Springs, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,304 to $4,374. There are also 372 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Palm Springs ranging from $1,295 to $40,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Palm Springs ranges from $1,295 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,227.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.