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  • New appliances and paint
  • Great views

Location

291 E Mel Ave #342, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA|Uptown Palm Springs

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Richard H MacMillan

Equity Union

(760) 574-2299

Property Overview

Freshly updated with new appliances and paint, this home also offers great views that add to its appeal. Its clean, refreshed feel and scenic setting create a balanced mix of comfort and visual charm.

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Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Pet owners

Amenities for 291 E Mel Ave #342, Uptown Palm Springs

Features

2 FloorsBalcony
Central Air

Grounds

2 Parking SpacesOutdoor Space
Swimming Pool
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About 291 E Mel Ave #342

HomeApartments in Palm SpringsUptown Palm Springs 291 E Mel Ave #342, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA

Property Status: Active Now available is one of the best views within Rancho El Mirador!! This unit is a 2 Bedroom 2 Bath, Upper unit condo in picturesque Rancho El Mirador in Palm Springs. Property has been recently updated with new appliances and paint. Now ready for occupancy. Great views from living area and front balcony. Walking distance to hospital, Palm Canyon, restaurants and shopping. Tennis court, pool and spa located within the development courtyard. Rancho El Mirador is a great development, and units receive a good amount of response from applicants. Credit, income and only1 small dog allowed (no cats) are the application criteria Rent Spree App. Link - Office Phone: (760) 574-2299 Copyright © 2026 California Desert Association of REALTORS®. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.


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Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 291 East Mel Avenue, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

Address details

NeighborhoodUptown Palm Springs
Zip code92262
TypeCondo for rent

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Rent trends in Uptown Palm Springs

2-bedroom apartments at 291 E Mel Ave #342 cost about 3% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Palm Springs.

Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
Uptown Palm Springs
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A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Palm Springs
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$2,600
September 2024$2,572
October 2024$2,483
November 2024$2,480
December 2024$2,597
January 2025$2,597
February 2025$2,548
March 2025$2,573
April 2025$2,534
May 2025$2,520
June 2025$2,575
July 2025$2,567
August 2025$2,663
September 2025$2,732
October 2025$2,717
November 2025$2,799
December 2025$2,818
January 2026$2,680
February 2026$2,632
March 2026$2,656
April 2026$2,817
May 2026$2,608
June 2026$2,652
July 2026$2,518
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Uptown Palm Springs
MonthMedian Rent
January 2025$1,850
February 2025$1,835
March 2025$1,695
April 2025$1,770
May 2025$1,930
June 2025$1,520
July 2025$1,485
November 2025$3,600
December 2025$3,600
January 2026$2,200
February 2026$2,075
March 2026$1,910
April 2026$1,895
May 2026$1,850
June 2026$1,889
July 2026$1,957

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$79,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $79,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,995.
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Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 291 E Mel Ave, Palm Springs, CA.
Last month$2,1002 bed2 bath
2 months ago$1,8502 bed2 bath
3 months ago$1,8502 bed2 bath
4 months ago$1,8952 bed2 bath
6 months ago$2,2002 bed2 bath
7 months ago$1,9502 bed2 bath
7 months ago$1,9502 bed2 bath
7 months ago$2,2002 bed2 bath
11 months ago$3,3752 bed2 bath

Schools near 291 E Mel Ave #342

Katherine Finchy Elementary School

777 e tachevah dr

palm springs, CA, 92262

K-5Public
B

Desert Learning Academy

2248 e ramon rd

palm springs, CA, 92264

K-12Public
B-
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Getting around Palm Springs near 291 E Mel Ave #342

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 291 E Mel Ave #342, Palm Springs

Groceries

5/10
Variety of groceries within a short drive

Shopping

7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

7/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

4/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

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