Cheap Apartments for Rent in Indian Wells, CA from $300 (117 Rentals)

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Indian Wells Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Indian Wells Villas

74800 Village Center DrIndian Wells, CA 92210
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property at 79815 Westward Ho Dr

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

79815 Westward Ho Dr, Unit 2-Room Casita

79815 Westward Ho Dr
La QuintaCA92253

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property at 78650 Avenue 42

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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78650 Avenue 42, Unit #207

78650 Avenue 42
Bermuda DunesCA92203
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Canterra
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$2,038 - $4,878
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Canterra

74401 Hovley Ln EPalm Desert, CA 92260
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property at 43376 Cook St

$2,200

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$2,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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43376 Cook St, Unit Palm Lake #161

43376 Cook St
Palm DesertCA92211

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Paseo Place
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Paseo Place

73200 Tumbleweed LnPalm Desert, CA 92260
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Shadow Hills Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shadow Hills Townhomes

42211 Washington StPalm Desert, CA 92211
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The Pines Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Pines Apartments

73170 Tumbleweed LnPalm Desert, CA 92260
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Indian Wells, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Indian Wells, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/20/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Indian Wells, CA area range in price from $1,650 to $2,600 with an overall median price of $2,227. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Indian Wells Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Eldorado Golf Club Estates$2,227$1,6506

Cheapest Available Indian Wells Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Indian Wells, CA is a Studio unit found at Shadow Palms Apartments in the South Palm Desert neighborhood priced from $1,395. 73355 Guadalupe Avenue in the Palma Village Groves neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Indian Wells apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shadow Palms Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,395
73355 Guadalupe Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,550
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertHumming BirdStudio,1BA$1,583
Panorama Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,629
Desert Oasis ApartmentsThe Greens1BR,1BA$1,699
Villas on the GreenAugusta1BR,1BA$1,726
Mira BellaRancho1BR,1BA$1,800
Mediterra Apartment HomesAugusta1BR,1BA$1,873
Arches at La QuintaOasis2BR,2BA$1,875
Silverhawk ApartmentsAqua Rose1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Indian Wells, CA

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Indian Wells area is the $2.26 price per square foot The Avila Model at SolTerra Homes in the in the Piazza Serena neighborhood starting from $3,429. The second greatest value Indian Wells apartment is the Villa Farnese Model at Medici Apartment Homes starting at $2,272 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Sun City Shadow Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Indian Wells apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SolTerra HomesThe Avila3BR,2BA$2.26
Medici Apartment HomesVilla Farnese2BR,2BA$2.00
Saddleback2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.17
Royal PalmsAntigua2BR,2BA$2.41
Mira BellaBungalow2BR,2BA$2.28
Arches at La QuintaMohave1BR,1BA$2.47
Mediterra Apartment HomesAugusta1BR,1BA$2.44
Silverhawk ApartmentsAqua Rose1BR,1BA$2.62
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertRoad Runner1BR,1BA$2.30
Panorama Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Indian Wells Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Indian Wells?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Indian Wells is at Shadow Palms Apartments listed at $1,395.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Indian Wells Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Indian Wells Apartment is $1,550 at 73355 Guadalupe Avenue.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Indian Wells Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Indian Wells is starting from $1,799 at Desert Fountains at Palm Desert.

What is the most affordable Indian Wells Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Indian Wells Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Silverhawk Apartments and starts from $2,350.

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