Student housing in Palm Desert Heights near College of the Desert

Student housing in Palm Desert Heights

Near College of the Desert · $2,750–$4,650/mo · best for Freshmen, commuters, anyone who wants zero commute

The closest neighborhood to College of the Desert's main entrance. Walk to class in minutes — coffee shops and convenience stores line the main strip.

Vibe: Freshmen

Listings in Palm Desert Heights

178 Castellana S, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 bed · 1 bath · 0.3 mi from campus · 1,303 sq ft · Condo

$5,500/mo

~$2,750/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

71/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $6,954/mo (rent + utils + HOA)

Drive commute

~10 min

~2 min bike · ~6 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$5,500/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$2,750/mo

If split evenly

Study83

Nightlife86

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit accessHOA $794/mo3% furnished likelihood

184 Castellana S, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 bed · 1 bath · 0.3 mi from campus · 1,457 sq ft · Condo

$5,400/mo

~$2,700/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

64/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $6,894/mo (rent + utils + HOA)

Drive commute

~5 min

~2 min bike · ~3 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$5,400/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$2,700/mo

If split evenly

Study64

Nightlife82

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessHOA $846/mo30% furnished likelihood

222 Castellana S, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 bed · 2.5 bath · 0.3 mi from campus · 1,656 sq ft · Condo

$7,700/mo

~$3,850/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

68/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $9,470/mo (rent + utils + HOA)

Drive commute

~8 min

~2 min bike · ~4 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$7,700/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$3,850/mo

If split evenly

Study71

Nightlife66

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyTransit accessHOA $846/mo23% furnished likelihood

224 Castellana S, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 bed · 1 bath · 0.3 mi from campus · 1,457 sq ft · Condo

$5,300/mo

~$2,650/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

70/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $5,936/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~12 min

~2 min bike · ~10 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$5,300/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$2,650/mo

If split evenly

Study88

Nightlife84

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyTransit access39% furnished likelihood

236 Castellana S, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 bed · 2 bath · 0.3 mi from campus · 1,684 sq ft · Condo

$8,000/mo

~$4,000/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

70/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $8,960/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~9 min

~2 min bike · ~9 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$8,000/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$4,000/mo

If split evenly

Study79

Nightlife64

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access18% furnished likelihood

101 Juan Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 bed · 2 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · 1,600 sq ft · Condo

$6,500/mo

~$3,250/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

65/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $7,974/mo (rent + utils + HOA)

Drive commute

~7 min

~3 min bike · ~9 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$6,500/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$3,250/mo

If split evenly

Study75

Nightlife90

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyTransit accessHOA $694/mo26% furnished likelihood

117 Juan Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 bed · 2 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · 1,584 sq ft · Condo

$6,800/mo

~$3,400/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

70/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $8,379/mo (rent + utils + HOA)

Drive commute

~12 min

~3 min bike · ~6 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$6,800/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$3,400/mo

If split evenly

Study87

Nightlife70

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessHOA $763/mo17% furnished likelihood

128 Castellana W, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 bed · 1 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · 1,670 sq ft · Condo

$6,500/mo

~$3,250/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

68/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $8,021/mo (rent + utils + HOA)

Drive commute

~9 min

~3 min bike · ~9 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$6,500/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$3,250/mo

If split evenly

Study83

Nightlife87

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessHOA $741/mo48% furnished likelihood

197 Madrid Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 bed · 1 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · 1,336 sq ft · Condo

$5,400/mo

~$2,700/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

62/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $6,842/mo (rent + utils + HOA)

Drive commute

~9 min

~3 min bike · ~3 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$5,400/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$2,700/mo

If split evenly

Study68

Nightlife69

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit accessHOA $794/mo56% furnished likelihood

126 Castellana W, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 bed · 2 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · 2,208 sq ft · Condo

$6,400/mo

~$3,200/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

62/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $8,014/mo (rent + utils + HOA)

Drive commute

~11 min

~3 min bike · ~7 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$6,400/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$3,200/mo

If split evenly

Study67

Nightlife76

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessHOA $846/mo18% furnished likelihood

172 Gran Via, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 bed · 1.5 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · 1,584 sq ft · Condo

$7,000/mo

~$3,500/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

64/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $8,450/mo (rent + utils + HOA)

Drive commute

~7 min

~3 min bike · ~13 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$7,000/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$3,500/mo

If split evenly

Study74

Nightlife70

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessHOA $610/mo38% furnished likelihood

280 Castellana S, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 bed · 2 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · 1,303 sq ft · Condo

$6,000/mo

~$3,000/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

66/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $6,720/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~14 min

~3 min bike · ~4 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$6,000/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$3,000/mo

If split evenly

Study72

Nightlife86

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyTransit access15% furnished likelihood

173 Gran Via, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 bed · 1 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · 1,584 sq ft · Condo

$5,000/mo

~$2,500/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

66/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 37Est. $5,600/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~14 min

~3 min bike · ~2 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$5,000/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$2,500/mo

If split evenly

Study67

Nightlife60

Affordability37

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access63% furnished likelihood

73760 Rancho Rd, Apt 1, Palm Desert, CA 92260

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 534 sq ft · Apartment

$1,495/mo

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Student Housing Match

82/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 75Est. $1,674/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~15 min

~4 min bike · ~10 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$1,495/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study92

Nightlife85

Affordability75

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyTransit accessNew listing16% furnished likelihood

73760 Rancho Rd, Apt 2, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 1,150 sq ft · Apartment

$1,695/mo

~$848/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

80/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 80Est. $1,898/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~10 min

~4 min bike · ~9 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$1,695/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$848/mo

If split evenly

Study68

Nightlife72

Affordability80

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit accessNew listing93% furnished likelihood

138 Gran Via, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 1,457 sq ft · Condo

$5,500/mo

~$2,750/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

60/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $6,923/mo (rent + utils + HOA)

Drive commute

~15 min

~4 min bike · ~10 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$5,500/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$2,750/mo

If split evenly

Study67

Nightlife70

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit accessHOA $763/mo24% furnished likelihood

259 Calle Del Verano, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 1,303 sq ft · Condo

$5,200/mo

~$2,600/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

66/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $5,824/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~9 min

~4 min bike · ~6 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$5,200/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$2,600/mo

If split evenly

Study85

Nightlife87

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access50% furnished likelihood

186 Madrid Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 bed · 2 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 1,800 sq ft · Condo

$7,100/mo

~$3,550/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

68/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $7,952/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~13 min

~4 min bike · ~14 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$7,100/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$3,550/mo

If split evenly

Study81

Nightlife70

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaCoffee nearbyTransit access54% furnished likelihood

73625 Catalina Way, Apt 6, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 bed · 2 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · 907 sq ft · Apartment

$1,625/mo

~$813/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

83/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 81Est. $1,820/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~17 min

~5 min bike · ~9 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$1,625/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$813/mo

If split evenly

Study88

Nightlife90

Affordability81

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing44% furnished likelihood

73740 Santa Rosa Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 bed · 1 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · 1,000 sq ft · Apartment

$1,895/mo

~$948/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

82/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 78Est. $2,122/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~18 min

~5 min bike · ~4 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$1,895/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$948/mo

If split evenly

Study80

Nightlife62

Affordability78

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing41% furnished likelihood

114 Giralda Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 bed · 1 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · 1,303 sq ft · Condo

$5,500/mo

~$2,750/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

65/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $6,160/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~17 min

~5 min bike · ~9 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$5,500/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$2,750/mo

If split evenly

Study81

Nightlife60

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit access80% furnished likelihood

73600 San Gorgonio Way, Apt 26, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 bed · 1.5 bath · 0.7 mi from campus · 800 sq ft · Single Family

$1,695/mo

~$848/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

81/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 80Est. $1,898/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~18 min

~6 min bike · ~6 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$1,695/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$848/mo

If split evenly

Study85

Nightlife70

Affordability80

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyTransit accessNew listing29% furnished likelihood

389 Gran Via, Palm Desert, CA 92260

3 bed · 2 bath · 0.7 mi from campus · 1,670 sq ft · Single Family

$3,750/mo

~$1,250/person split 3 ways

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Student Housing Match

67/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 53Est. $4,200/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~17 min

~6 min bike · ~15 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$3,750/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,250/mo

If split evenly

Study68

Nightlife84

Affordability53

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaCoffee nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendlyNew listing94% furnished likelihood

293 Serena Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 bed · 2 bath · 0.7 mi from campus · 1,670 sq ft · Condo

$5,500/mo

~$2,750/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

62/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $6,854/mo (rent + utils + HOA)

Drive commute

~13 min

~6 min bike · ~11 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$5,500/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$2,750/mo

If split evenly

Study66

Nightlife90

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit accessHOA $694/mo82% furnished likelihood

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