Apartments For Rent in Desert Hot Springs, CA

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Types of apartment in Desert Hot Springs, CA

Desert Hot Springs, CA has many low-rise apartments in simple stucco buildings with flat or low-pitch roofs, carports, and small patios. You also see duplexes, fourplexes, and single-story courtyard apartments near Palm Drive and around Mission Lakes Boulevard. In the south side, apartments often sit on wider lots and can feel more spread out. Near the Spa Zone, some older rentals have mid-century lines, breeze block details, and small shared pool areas. Many apartments have tile floors, basic kitchens, and wall or central air. Houses for rent are common too, often in ranch-style layouts with attached garages and fenced yards.
In the north side and closer to Dillon Road, rentals often look newer and more uniform, with beige stucco exteriors, small desert landscaping, and surface parking. Around Hacienda Avenue and the central part of town, apartments can be older and simpler, with fewer shared amenities but easier street access. Houses in these areas may have larger lots, but upkeep and utility setup can vary more than in apartments. Across the city, rent options often trade extra outdoor space for fewer building amenities, while apartments can offer easier maintenance and more compact layouts.

Getting around Desert Hot Springs, CA

SunLine, the local bus service, connects Desert Hot Springs to Palm Springs, Cathedral City, and other Coachella Valley stops. Service runs along roads like Palm Drive and Mission Lakes Boulevard, so apartments near those corridors have better transit access. Driving is the main way to get around, and parking is common at many apartments and rental houses. Walking can work for short trips in central areas. Biking is possible, but long blocks and wide roads can limit it in north and south areas.

Living in Desert Hot Springs, CA

Desert Hot Springs is known for mineral water spas, and that shapes some local work in hospitality, property services, and maintenance. Tenants often use places like Mission Springs Park, the Desert Hot Springs Library, and businesses along Palm Drive for errands and free time. You can also reach Palm Springs job centers without a long drive. For renters, apartments near the Spa Zone and central commercial streets can keep services and recreation closer.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Desert Hot Springs, CA

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
    The average rent of an apartment in Desert Hot Springs, CA is $1,551 per month.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
    In 2025, the average rent in Desert Hot Springs, CA was lowest in December when it was $1,895 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
    In 2025, the average rent in Desert Hot Springs, CA was highest in March when it was $2,195 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Desert Hot Springs, CA is $1,450 per month. That is about $73 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
    There are 197 available rental listings in Desert Hot Springs, CA.
  • What are some zip codes in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
    Desert Hot Springs, CA includes zip codes such as: 92240, 92262, 92241, 92276, 92258.
  • What are some cities near Desert Hot Springs, CA?
    Some nearby cities include: Thousand Palms, Cathedral City, North Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert. These cities may have more rental options to explore.

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