Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Mesa Neighborhood of Palm Springs, CA from $800 (3 Rentals)
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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 |
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The Mesa Studio Apartments | $1,563 | $1,479 | $1,769 |
The Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,743 | $1,408 | $2,400 |
The Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,151 | $1,818 | $2,832 |
The Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,393 | $2,341 | $2,499 |
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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 October 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Mesa area is the $1.98 price per square foot Plan C Model at San Jacinto Racquet Club in the in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood starting from $2,140. The second greatest value The Mesa apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Small Model at Cielo at Palm Springs starting at $2,245 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Deepwell Estates 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. |
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San Jacinto Racquet Club | Plan C | 2BR,2BA | $1.98 |
Cielo at Palm Springs | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Small | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
Tahquitz Court | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.10 |
Villa Boutique Apartment Homes | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
Sage Courtyard | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Mojave Blue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
29Hundred Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
Twin Palms Apartments | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
The Modern Cactus | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.11 |
La Ventana Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
Getting Around the The Mesa Neighborhood in Palm Springs, CA
Walk Score®
46 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
37 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
30 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,995.
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 $1,408, while the average apartment in The Mesa costs $2,341.
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 4 regular apartments in The Mesa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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