Apartments for Rent in Desert Hot Springs, CA

Prices and availability in Desert Hot Springs, CA were last updated on 13 Nov 2026.

The best apartments in Desert Hot Springs, CA are: White Sands, 13381 Cuando Way Townhomes, Verbena Crossing Apartments | Affordable Apartments, Unit #112 14777 Palm Drive Space 113 and 13365 Cuando Way Townhomes.

The average rent in Desert Hot Springs, CA is $1,162.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Desert Hot Springs, CA is between $1,436 and $1,625.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Desert Hot Springs, CA is between $1,250 and $2,299.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Desert Hot Springs, CA is between $1,436 and $2,900.

In Desert Hot Springs, 49% of the residents are renting compared to 51% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 3% of Desert Hot Springs's rentals, 52% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 41% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Desert Hot Springs is 36 years old, with 9% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 2 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Desert Hot Springs are around 4% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 35% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 51% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.