
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Mesa Neighborhood of Palm Springs, CA from $900 (53 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Mesa area of Palm Springs.


La Ventana Apartments

Latitude 33

The Modern Cactus

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Mojave Blue

529 Calle Abronia S

Sage Courtyard

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29Hundred Apartments

1674 Vía Salida

Park Apartments
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545 S Calle Santa Rosa

777 E San Lorenzo Rd, Unit 1

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585 S Camino Real, Unit #3, Unit #3

777 E San Lorenzo Rd, Unit 3

1655 E Palm Canyon Dr

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Canyon Villas Place

594 Calle Abronia S

San Jacinto Racquet Club

Cielo at Palm Springs

Desert Boutique Apartment Homes
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Tahquitz Court

South Palm Springs Desert Resort

1480 E Palm Tree Dr, Unit none, Unit none

Furnished Studio-Palm Springs - Airport

451 E Via Carisma, Unit 72, Unit 72

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Canyon Villas

514 E Calle Roca

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Gallery Apartments

The Float

Ocotillo Apartments

Twin Palms Apartments

464 S. Calle Encilia

1400 E. Palm Canyon Dr.

Cameo Villa

285 S Saturmino Dr

1655 E Palm Canyon Dr

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1950 S Palm Canyon Dr

2700 E Mesquite Ave

Ramon Apartments

255 S Avenida Caballeros, Unit 302, Unit 302

250 E San Jose Rd

505 S Farrell Dr

1428 S Camino Real

222 N Calle El Segundo

1745 Capri Cir

255 E Avenida Granada
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The Mesa, Palm Springs, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Mesa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mesa Studio Apartments | $1,621 | $1,199 | $2,399 |
| The Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,835 | $1,353 | $2,316 |
| The Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,239 | $1,704 | $4,374 |
| The Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,544 | $2,395 | $2,725 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Mesa Neighborhood of Palm Springs, CA.
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Cheapest Available The Mesa Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Mesa area of Palm Springs, CA is a Studio unit found at Latitude 33 priced from $1,399. The Float has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable The Mesa apartments for rent in Palm Springs, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude 33 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| The Float | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| The Modern Cactus | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Mojave Blue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| 1400 E. Palm Canyon Dr. | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Sage Courtyard | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| La Ventana Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $1,704 |
| 29Hundred Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Park Apartments | The Scarlet | 2BR,2BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Mesa, CA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Mesa area is the $1.68 price per square foot Golf Course; Laundry in unit Model at Canyon Villas Place in the in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value The Mesa apartment is the 2 Bed Room Model at South Palm Springs Desert Resort starting at $2,250 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the South Palm Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Villas Place | Golf Course; Laundry in unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| South Palm Springs Desert Resort | 2 Bed Room | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| San Jacinto Racquet Club | Plan D | 3BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| 585 S Camino Real, Unit #3 | 585 S Camino Real | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Park Apartments | The Desert Rose | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Tahquitz Court | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.60 |
| 1400 E. Palm Canyon Dr. | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 1655 E Palm Canyon Dr | 1655 E Palm Canyon Dr | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| Sage Courtyard | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Mojave Blue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Mesa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in The Mesa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Mesa is under $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Mesa?
The cheapest apartment in The Mesa is The Float which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in The Mesa costs $2,527.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Mesa?
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 3 regular apartments in The Mesa 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 The Mesa?
Cheap apartments in The Mesa have an average cost of $695 which is $1,832 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Mesa.
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