Cheap Apartments for Rent in Palmdale, CA from $500 (91 Rentals)

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835 E Avenue Q, Unit 835
$1,700
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835 E Avenue Q, Unit 835

835 E Avenue QPalmdale, CA 93550
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IMPRESSIONS APARTMENTS
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

IMPRESSIONS APARTMENTS

38045 10th St EPalmdale, CA 93550
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Palo Verde
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palo Verde

38235 10th St EPalmdale, CA 93550
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38220 11th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

38220 11th St

38220 11th StPalmdale, CA 93550

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Summer Wind Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summer Wind Apartments

945 E Avenue Q4Palmdale, CA 93550
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Cielo Azul
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cielo Azul

38040 27th St EPalmdale, CA 93550
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38563 Larkin Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

38563 Larkin Ave

38563 Larkin AvePalmdale, CA 93550
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La Quinta Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Quinta Apartments

38301 11th St EPalmdale, CA 93550
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38745 15th St E
1 Bedroom Apartments

38745 15th St E

38745 15th St EPalmdale, CA 93550
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Maison's Palmdale
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maison's Palmdale

6510 65th St EPalmdale, CA 93552
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Palmdalia
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmdalia

38040 11th St EPalmdale, CA 93550
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Parkwood Patio
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkwood Patio

38047 20th StPalmdale, CA 93550
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Palmdale, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Palmdale, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/29/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Palmdale, CA area range in price from $1,095 to $2,750 with an overall median price of $2,220. The three Palmdale neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Silver Leaf at $1,327, Madeleine Court at $1,327, and Barrel Springs at $1,095. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Palmdale Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Silver Leaf$1,854$1,3276
Madeleine Court$2,060$1,3273
Barrel Springs$2,206$1,09537
Daybreak in Lancaster$2,206$1,43618
Fieldstone Siena$2,206$1,09557
Palmdale Central City$2,206$1,15841
The Vineyards$2,206$1,09537
Somerset Creek$2,437$1,15863
Anaverde$2,600$1,49520

Cheapest Available Palmdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Palmdale, CA is a Studio unit found at Sunrise Casitas in the Cooperstown neighborhood priced from $899. Cielo Azul in the Fieldstone Siena neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $962. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Palmdale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunrise CasitasStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$899
Cielo AzulOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$962
Villa Sierra Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,420
Courson Arts Colony - East2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,436
Casa BonitaApartment2BR,1BA$1,450
Sunset RidgeOne Bedroom One Bath - Affordable Housing Pr...1BR,1BA$1,451
Sierra View Gardens1 X 1 (LIHTC 50%)1BR,1BA$1,459
Ridgeview Village ApartmentsUpstairs Madison1BR,1BA$1,475
Cordova ParkOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,482
Chaparral ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palmdale, CA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palmdale area is the $1.99 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Juniper Valley Townhomes in the in the Fieldstone Siena neighborhood starting from $2,313. The second greatest value Palmdale apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at 504 E Q-3 S starting at $1,650 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Fieldstone Siena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palmdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Juniper Valley Townhomes3x23BR,2BA$1.99
504 E Q-3 S2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.43
Cedar Ridge Apartments3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1.63
Shadow Springs Apartments3x2 10583BR,2BA$1.72
510 E Avenue Q2, Unit B510 E Avenue Q22BR,2BA$1.79
Cielo AzulTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.93
Park Circle ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1.82
The Cape2x12BR,1BA$2.01
Casa BonitaApartment2BR,1BA$1.81
Villa Sierra Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.97

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Palmdale Overview

Located in the Antelope Valley region of southern California, and considered part of the greater Los Angeles area, Palmdale combines west coast charm with a scenic mountain backdrop to yield a one-of-a-kind living experience. Currently home to over 150,000 residents and showing no sign of slowing down anytime soon, this winning California hot spot is an excelent option for anyone in the market for a new place to call home.

Why live in Palmdale, CA?

Offering easy access to not only an assortment of universities including California State and the AERO Institute, but also close proximity to the job market and excitement of great LA, Palmdale apartments for rent are sure to appeal to a large cross-section of the population. Situated against the backdrop of the gorgeous San Gabriel Mountains, this thriving California city combines a barrage of convenient amenities with plenty of that intangible weloming west coast spirit.

Palmdale, CA
Population: 156,667

Ranked #165

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Palmdale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Palmdale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Palmdale is under $1,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Palmdale?

The cheapest apartment in Palmdale is Cielo Azul which is listed at $962, while the average apartment in Palmdale costs $2,220.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Palmdale?

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 33 regular apartments in Palmdale 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 Palmdale?

Cheap apartments in Palmdale have an average cost of $469 which is $1,751 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palmdale.

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