Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Mesa Neighborhood of Palm Springs, CA from $800 (2 Rentals)
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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 | $1,542 | $1,500 | $1,670 |
The Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,838 | $1,330 | $2,350 |
The Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,242 | $1,699 | $3,300 |
The Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,566 | $2,575 | $5,500 |
The Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,900 | $6,900 | $6,900 |
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There are currently 2 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 June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Mesa area is the $1.87 price per square foot Plan C Model at San Jacinto Racquet Club in the in the K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Palm Springs neighborhood starting from $2,015. The second greatest value The Mesa apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Desert Boutique Apartment Homes starting at $2,295 with a $2.35 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. |
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San Jacinto Racquet Club | Plan C | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
Desert Boutique Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.35 |
Villa Boutique Apartment Homes | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
1655 E Palm Canyon Dr, Unit #109 | 1655 E Palm Canyon Dr | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Sage Courtyard | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Mojave Blue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
Tahquitz Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
Cielo at Palm Springs | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Small | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
Twin Palms Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
La Ventana Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
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 the price of a cheap apartment in The Mesa?
The cheapest apartment in The Mesa is La Ventana Apartments which is listed at $1,330, while the average apartment in The Mesa costs $6,900.
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.
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 $932 which is $5,968 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Mesa.
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