
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Thousand Palms, CA from $600 (55 Rentals)
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73951 White Sands Dr

32545 Westchester Dr

48260 Garbo Dr

33371 Tubac Trail

73400 Algonquin Pl

32373 Chiricahua Dr

74114 Windflower Ct

75865 Pembe Ln

74189 Storke Dr, Unit Studio B
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Desert Fountains at Palm Desert

Royal Palms

Desert Oasis Apartments

74189 Storke Dr, Unit Studio A

Saddleback

Mira Bella

79540 Ave 42

Vineyards at Palm Desert Apartment Homes

78650 Avenue 42, Unit #207

Medici Apartment Homes
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Mediterra Apartment Homes

74213 Storke Dr

The Enclave

Millennium Apartments

78244 Brookhaven Ln

Agate at Palm Desert

Shadow Hills Townhomes

Villa Del Sol Apartments

74236 Dexter St

12 Buckingham Way
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77805 California Dr

Royal Oaks Apartments

78650 Ave 42

40215 Harris Ln

Palm Desert Palms Apartments

74213 Storke Dr

79400 Ave 42, Unit 4

76923 Turendot St

310 Forest Hills Dr

78938 Waterford Ln
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40844 Flying Sea Rd

37736 Breeze Way

78376 Moongold Rd

40588 Pebble Beach Cir

78282 Yucca Blossom Dr

78916 Stansbury Ct

78685 Rockwell Cir

77116 Pauma Valley Way

43420 Illinois Ave

37624 Breeze Way
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Thousand Palms, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Thousand Palms?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Thousand Palms Studio Apartments | $1,578 | $1,500 | $1,638 |
| Cheap Thousand Palms 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,908 | $1,639 | $2,845 |
| Cheap Thousand Palms 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,219 | $1,799 | $3,065 |
| Cheap Thousand Palms 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,875 | $2,495 | $3,840 |
| Cheap Thousand Palms 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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Cheapest Available Thousand Palms Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Thousand Palms, CA is a Studio unit found at Desert Fountains at Palm Desert in the Sonrisa at Spanish Walk neighborhood priced from $1,583. Desert Oasis Apartments in the Sonrisa at Spanish Walk neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Thousand Palms apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Fountains at Palm Desert | Humming Bird | Studio,1BA | $1,583 |
| Desert Oasis Apartments | The Greens | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Mira Bella | Rancho | 1BR,1BA | $1,785 |
| Vineyards at Palm Desert Apartment Homes | Isabella - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Medici Apartment Homes | Villa DEste | 2BR,2BA | $2,031 |
| Mediterra Apartment Homes | Augusta | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
| Saddleback | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,080 |
| Royal Palms | Antigua | 2BR,2BA | $2,225 |
| The Enclave | Bogart | 1BR,1BA | $2,365 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thousand Palms, CA
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thousand Palms area is the $1.99 price per square foot Villa DEste Model at Medici Apartment Homes in the in the Sun City Shadow Hills neighborhood starting from $2,031. The second greatest value Thousand Palms apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Saddleback starting at $2,080 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Sun City Shadow Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thousand Palms apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medici Apartment Homes | Villa DEste | 2BR,2BA | $1.99 |
| Saddleback | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| Royal Palms | Antigua | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
| The Enclave | Harlow | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Mira Bella | Vista | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Mediterra Apartment Homes | Augusta | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Millennium Apartments | Palm | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
| Vineyards at Palm Desert Apartment Homes | Isabella - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Desert Fountains at Palm Desert | Road Runner | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Desert Oasis Apartments | The Greens | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thousand Palms Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Thousand Palms?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Thousand Palms is at Desert Fountains at Palm Desert listed at $1,583.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Thousand Palms Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Thousand Palms Apartment is $1,639 at Desert Fountains at Palm Desert.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Thousand Palms Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Thousand Palms is starting from $1,959 at Desert Oasis Apartments.
What is the most affordable Thousand Palms Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Thousand Palms Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Desert Oasis Apartments and starts from $2,499.
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