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291 E Mel Ave #253, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA|Uptown Palm Springs
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- Less expensive
- Middle school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 291 E Mel Ave #253, Uptown Palm Springs
Features
| 2 Floors | Balcony |
| Central Air |
Grounds
| 2 Parking Spaces | Outdoor Space |
| Swimming Pool |
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About 291 E Mel Ave #253
Property Status: Active Landlord Special- 1 FREE month with an annual lease!! 2 Bedroom 2 Bath, Upper unit condo in picturesque Rancho El Mirador in Palm Springs. Property has been recently updated and is 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. This is an upper unit, 2 cars are allowed. One covered assigned spot and one general parking spot. Please use link to apply or call for further information. Office Phone: (760) 574-2299 Copyright © 2026 California Desert Association of REALTORS®, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- 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
Address details
| Neighborhood | Uptown Palm Springs |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 92262 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Uptown Palm Springs
2-bedroom apartments at 291 E Mel Ave #253 cost about 2% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Palm Springs.
Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
Uptown Palm Springs
Palm Springs
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $2,650 |
| June 2024 | $2,779 |
| July 2024 | $2,600 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,960 |
| 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 |
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Can I afford to live at 291 E Mel Ave #253?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$74,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $74,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,850.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $1,895 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $1,900 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 3 months ago | $2,200 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $1,950 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $2,200 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 8 months ago | $3,375 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 10 months ago | $1,995 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,100 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,200 | 2 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 291 E Mel Ave #253
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 #253
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 #253, Palm Springs
Groceries
2/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
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
4/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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