
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Mesa Neighborhood of Palm Springs, CA from $800 (3 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Mesa area of Palm Springs.

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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 | $1,798 | $1,500 | $2,960 |
| The Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,793 | $1,371 | $2,195 |
| The Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $1,725 | $2,695 |
| The Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,527 | $2,341 | $2,900 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 3 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Mesa Neighborhood of Palm Springs, CA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Mesa, CA
As of January 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 |
| Park Apartments | The Scarlet | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| Tahquitz Court | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.10 |
| Villa Boutique Apartment Homes | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Mojave Blue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Cielo at Palm Springs | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Small | 1BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| 29Hundred Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| La Ventana Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
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 $1,900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Mesa?
The cheapest apartment in The Mesa is La Ventana Apartments which is listed at $1,378, while the average apartment in The Mesa costs $2,500.
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 5 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 $551 which is $1,949 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Mesa.
Expert Rental Resources
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