Cheap Apartments for Rent in Palmdale, CA from $500 (78 Rentals)

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PalmdaleCA93550

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IMPRESSIONS APARTMENTS
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

IMPRESSIONS APARTMENTS

38045 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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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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Cielo Azul
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cielo Azul

38040 27th 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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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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Desert Oasis
2 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Oasis

38260 5th StPalmdale, CA 93550
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Sierra View Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra View Gardens

37850 20th 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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The Cape
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Cape

250 E Avenue RPalmdale, CA 93550

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Palmdale, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Palmdale, CA area range in price from $1,095 to $2,745 with an overall median price of $2,185. The three Palmdale neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Silver Leaf at $1,191, Madeleine Court at $1,191, 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$1,849$1,19110
Madeleine Court$1,981$1,1911
Barrel Springs$2,100$1,09537
The Vineyards$2,100$1,09536
Daybreak in Lancaster$2,150$1,30018
Fieldstone Siena$2,188$1,09555
Palmdale Central City$2,290$1,32137
Somerset Creek$2,290$1,32157
Anaverde$2,720$1,59518

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 $1,160. 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$1,160
Palo VerdeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,160
Desert Oasis2x1.5 TH2BR,2BA$1,275
Wright Brothers Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,321
Mountain Shadows Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,365
Sierra View Gardens2 X 1 (LIHTC 40%)2BR,1BA$1,372
Ridgeview Village ApartmentsUpstairs Madison1BR,1BA$1,425
Courson Arts Colony - East2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,436

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palmdale, CA

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palmdale area is the $1.52 price per square foot 3x1.5 Model at Avalon Park Apartments in the in the Fieldstone Siena neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Palmdale apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at Cedar Ridge Apartments starting at $1,720 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Tierra Del Sol 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.
Avalon Park Apartments3x1.53BR,1.5BA$1.52
Cedar Ridge Apartments3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1.63
510 E Avenue Q2, Unit A510 E Avenue Q22BR,2BA$1.75
Sienna Heights2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.66
Shadow Springs Apartments2x2 9642BR,2BA$1.79
Desert Oasis2x1.5 TH2BR,2BA$1.42
Park Circle ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1.82
Casa BonitaApartment2BR,1BA$1.81
Mountain Shadows Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.88
Palo VerdeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.88

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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 $1,436.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Palmdale?

The cheapest apartment in Palmdale is Cielo Azul which is listed at $1,160, while the average apartment in Palmdale costs $2,185.

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 $480 which is $1,705 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palmdale.

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