Cheap Homes for Rent in Rancho Mirage, CA from $1,100 (46 Rentals)

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property at 36957 Melrose Dr

$1,595

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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36957 Melrose Dr

Cathedral CityCA92234
property at 36947 Melrose Dr

$1,595

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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36947 Melrose Dr, Unit 4, Unit 4

36947 Melrose Dr
Cathedral CityCA92234

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property at 74430 Driftwood Dr

$1,700 - $2,350

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74430 Driftwood Dr

Palm DesertCA92260
property at 69801 Ramon Rd

$1,700

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$1,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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69801 Ramon Rd

Cathedral CityCA92234
property at 45270 Panorama Dr

$1,895

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$1,895

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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45270 Panorama Dr

Palm DesertCA92260
property at 72732 Bursera Way

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

72732 Bursera Way

Palm DesertCA92260

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property at 45296 Panorama Dr

$1,995

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$1,995

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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45296 Panorama Dr

Palm DesertCA92260
property at 45521 Sunset Ln

$2,095

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$2,095

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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45521 Sunset Ln, Unit 9, Unit 9

45521 Sunset Ln
Palm DesertCA92260
property at 45421 Sunset Ln

$2,095

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$2,095

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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45421 Sunset Ln, Unit 3, Unit 3

45421 Sunset Ln
Palm DesertCA92260
property at 72756 Willow St

$2,095

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$2,095

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 4

72756 Willow St

Palm DesertCA92260
property at 33495 Cathedral Canyon Dr

$2,100

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$2,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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33495 Cathedral Canyon Dr, Unit B, Unit B

33495 Cathedral Canyon Dr
Cathedral CityCA92234

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property at 326 Paseo Primavera

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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326 Paseo Primavera

Palm DesertCA92260
property at 33495 Cathedral Canyon Dr

$2,300

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$2,300

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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33495 Cathedral Canyon Dr

Cathedral CityCA92234

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Rancho Mirage, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rancho Mirage, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/20/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Rancho Mirage, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rancho Mirage Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Thunderbird$2,145$1,5956

Cheapest Available Rancho Mirage Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rancho Mirage, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Pines Apartments in the Thunderbird neighborhood priced from $1,550. Panorama Apartments in the Eldorado Golf Club Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,632. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rancho Mirage apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pines Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,550
Panorama Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,632
73600 San Gorgonio Way2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1BA$1,695
Palm Canyon TerracePlan A2BR,2BA$1,795
The Regent Palm Desert Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,830
The Palms2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Mirage, CA

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho Mirage area is the $1.54 price per square foot 74442 Driftwood Dr Model at 74442 Driftwood Dr, Unit 74442 driftwood in the in the Eldorado Golf Club Estates neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Rancho Mirage apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at The Palms starting at $1,875 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Palma Village Groves neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho Mirage apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
74442 Driftwood Dr, Unit 74442 driftwood74442 Driftwood Dr2BR,2BA$1.54
The Palms2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.70
74443 Driftwood Dr, Unit 274443 Driftwood Dr2BR,1.5BA$2.00
Presidio Park Apartments2x2 A2BR,2BA$1.99
The EnclaveHarlow1BR,1BA$2.40
Palm Canyon TerracePlan A2BR,2BA$2.23
73600 San Gorgonio Way2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$2.12
The Pines Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.97
Panorama Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.51
37067 Bankside Dr, Unit 337067 Bankside Dr1BR,1BA$2.49

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rancho Mirage

What type of rentals are currently available in Rancho Mirage?

There are currently 355 Apartments for Rent in Rancho Mirage, CA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $4,305. There are also 409 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rancho Mirage ranging from $1,150 to $42,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rancho Mirage?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rancho Mirage ranges from $1,150 to $42,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,835.

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