
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palmdale Central City Neighborhood of Palmdale, CA from $600 (21 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Palmdale Central City area of Palmdale.


Ridgeview Village Apartments

Courson Arts Colony - East

Wright Brothers Court

38557 10th Pl E

504 E Ave Q3

Colonial Terrace Apartments
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38220 11th St

Summer Wind Apartments

38563 Larkin Ave

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Palo Verde
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38745 15th St E

Palmdalia

Desert Oasis

38832 9th St E

38830 9th St E

The Cape

120 E Ave Q7
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Palmdale Central City, Palmdale, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Palmdale Central City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmdale Central City Studio Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Palmdale Central City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,552 | $1,395 | $1,800 |
| Palmdale Central City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,802 | $1,436 | $2,215 |
| Palmdale Central City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,058 | $1,850 | $2,290 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Palmdale Central City Neighborhood of Palmdale, CA.
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Cheapest Available Palmdale Central City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Palmdale Central City area of Palmdale, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Palo Verde priced from $1,160. Ridgeview Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable Palmdale Central City apartments for rent in Palmdale, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Verde | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
| Ridgeview Village Apartments | Upstairs Madison | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Courson Arts Colony - East | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,436 |
| Desert Oasis | 2x1.5 TH | 2BR,2BA | $1,495 |
| Wright Brothers Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palmdale Central City, CA
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palmdale Central City area is the $1.75 price per square foot 510 E Avenue Q2 Model at 510 E Avenue Q2, Unit A in the in the Fieldstone Siena neighborhood starting from $1,760. The second greatest value Palmdale Central City apartment is the 2x2 964 Model at Shadow Springs Apartments starting at $1,725 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Fieldstone Siena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palmdale Central City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 510 E Avenue Q2, Unit A | 510 E Avenue Q2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| Shadow Springs Apartments | 2x2 964 | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Carmel Apartments | B | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| Desert Oasis | 2x1.5 TH | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Colonial Terrace Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 835 E Avenue Q, Unit 835 | 835 E Avenue Q | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| The Cape | 1x1.5 | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Wright Brothers Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Ridgeview Village Apartments | Downstairs Madison | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Palo Verde | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Palmdale Central City Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Palmdale Central City?
The cheapest apartment in Palmdale Central City is Palo Verde which is listed at $1,160, while the average apartment in Palmdale Central City costs $1,999.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Palmdale Central City?
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 11 regular apartments in Palmdale Central City 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 Central City?
Cheap apartments in Palmdale Central City have an average cost of $669 which is $1,330 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palmdale Central City.
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