
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Palm Desert, CA
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STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,100
78848 Alliance Way
78848 Alliance Way, Palm Desert, CA 92211 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,350
73850 Fairway Dr Unit 217
73850 Fairway Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,500
78347 Scarlet Ct
78347 Scarlet Ct, La Quinta, CA 92253 -
STUDIO$1,583+1 BED$1,639+
Desert Fountains at Palm Desert
42-125 Idaho St, Palm Desert, CA 92211 -
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1 BED$1,625+2 BEDS$1,960+
Ariana at El Paseo Boutique Apartment Homes
45278 Deep Canyon Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,645
73216 Santa Rosa Way Unit 2
73216 Santa Rosa Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
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2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,695
41680 Maroon Town Rd Unit #B
41680 Maroon Town Rd, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203 -
1 BED$1,699+2 BEDS$1,959+3 BEDS$2,549+
Desert Oasis Apartments
77777 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,750
45421 Sunset Ln Unit 2
45421 Sunset Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,750
42740 Clifford St Unit C
42740 Clifford St, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,750
45421 Sunset Ln Unit 9
45421 Sunset Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,750
45421 Sunset Ln Unit 9
45421 Sunset Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,795
45296 Panorama Dr Unit B4 #2
45296 Panorama Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,800
78053 Cobalt Ct Unit 78053 Cobalt Court
78053 Cobalt Ct, La Quinta, CA 92253 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,800
40752 Sea Island Ln
40752 Sea Island Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92211 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,800
33321 Laura Dr
33321 Laura Dr, Thousand Palms, CA 92276 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,850
32180 Saucon Valley St
32180 Saucon Valley St, Thousand Palms, CA 92276 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,850
77805 California Dr Unit A11
77805 California Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,895
45275 Sunset Ln Unit B8 #2
45275 Sunset Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$1,895
74443 Driftwood Dr Unit 2
74443 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,900
74800 Sheryl Ave Unit 15-4
74800 Sheryl Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,900
74800 Sheryl Ave Unit 15-4
74800 Sheryl Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
1 BED$1,950+2 BEDS$2,190+
Royal Palms
40890 Sandy Gale Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92211 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,975
77062 Pauma Valley Way
77062 Pauma Valley Way, Palm Desert, CA 92211 -
1 BED$1,995+2 BEDS$2,295+
Mediterra Apartment Homes
43100 Palm Royale Dr, La Quinta, CA 92253 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,995
2002 Via San Martino
2002 Via San Martino, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
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2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,000
78395 Terra Cotta Ct Unit 395
78395 Terra Cotta Ct, La Quinta, CA 92253 -
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2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,000
73250 Broadmoor Dr
73250 Broadmoor Dr, Thousand Palms, CA 92276 -
1 BED$2,050+2 BEDS$2,455+
Vineyards at Palm Desert Apartment Homes
37600 College Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211 -
1 BED$2,095+2 BEDS$2,450+
Everleigh Palm Desert 55+ Active Adult Apa...
40445 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,095
45313 Sunset Ln
45313 Sunset Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,095
45270 Panorama Dr
45270 Panorama Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Palm Desert at a Glance
Palm Desert, CA Apartments for Rent
Nestled in the Coachella Valley, Palm Desert combines desert landscapes with metropolitan conveniences. The city features mountain views, El Paseo shopping district, and access to the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is around $1,927, positioning Palm Desert as a desert community with resort-inspired amenities.
Palm Desert residents enjoy educational institutions like College of the Desert and California State University San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus, performances at the McCallum Theatre, and exploration at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. The city maintains 14 public parks, and its location 14 miles east of Palm Springs provides additional entertainment options. Apartments in Palm Desert offer access to shopping centers and restaurants while maintaining proximity to outdoor recreation areas.
Renting in Palm Desert
Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes
- Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Studio 604 Sq Ft $1,634 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 734 Sq Ft $1,870 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 1,013 Sq Ft $2,089 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,284 Sq Ft $3,108 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Palm Desert
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Whitehawk 555 Sq Ft $1,718/mo
- Golden Sun Estates 569 Sq Ft $1,737/mo
- South Palm Desert 726 Sq Ft $1,813/mo
- Silver Sands 875 Sq Ft $2,437/mo
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