Apartments under $1,700 for Rent in Palm Desert, CA
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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
Ariana at El Paseo Boutique Apartment Homes
45278 Deep Canyon Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,695
78650 Ave 42 Unit 111
78650 Ave 42, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203 -
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STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,100
78848 Alliance Way
78848 Alliance Way, Palm Desert, CA 92211 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,350
687 Calle Vibrante
687 Calle Vibrante, Palm Desert, CA 92211 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,350
73850 Fairway Dr Unit 217
73850 Fairway Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,645
73216 Santa Rosa Way
73216 Santa Rosa Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,500
78347 Scarlet Ct
78347 Scarlet Ct, La Quinta, CA 92253 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,695
41680 Maroon Town Rd Unit #B
41680 Maroon Town Rd, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203
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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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