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Smoketree
$1,725 - $2,165
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Smoketree

81875 Avenue 48Indio, CA 92201
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Desert Meadows
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Meadows

44071 Clinton StIndio, CA 92201
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Cielo Vista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cielo Vista Apartments

81 Shadow Palm AveIndio, CA 92201
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Indio Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Indio Gardens

82490 Requa AveIndio, CA 92201
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Horizons At Indio
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Horizons At Indio

45405 Monroe StIndio, CA 92201
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Los Arboles Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Los Arboles Apartments

81860 Shadow Palm AveIndio, CA 92201
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Casa Del Rey
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Del Rey

46601 Arabia StIndio, CA 92201
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Desert Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Villas

46580-46675 Desert Villa StIndio, CA 92201
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83632 Manzanita Ave

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Edencrest Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Edencrest Apartments

81351 Fred Waring DrIndio, CA 92201
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Indigo Views
2 Bedroom Apartments

Indigo Views

81162 Fred Waring DrIndio, CA 92201
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Indio, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Indio, CA area range in price from $700 to $7,272 with an overall median price of $2,441. The three Indio neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Indio at $945, Foxstone at $1,000, and Haciendas at $945. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Indio Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Indio$2,000$94535
Foxstone$2,000$1,0009
Haciendas$2,000$94519
Terra Lago$2,000$94532
Sun City Shadow Hills$2,595$1,86023
Outlying Palm Springs$4,055$700332

Cheapest Available Indio Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Indio, CA is a Studio unit found at Mountain View Cottages in the Aventine neighborhood priced from $945. Cielo Vista Apartments in the La Paloma neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,115. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Indio apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain View CottagesStudioStudio,1BA$945
Cielo Vista Apartmentscv1x1601BR,1BA$1,115
Encanto Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,176
Casa Serena ApartmentsJunior SuiteStudio,1BA$1,295
82145 Valencia AveOne bedroom - Not Available1BR,1BA$1,425
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertHumming BirdStudio,1BA$1,583
Las Brisas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,595
Tres Floresone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Andorra ApartmentsPlan A2BR,2BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Indio, CA

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Indio area is the $2.09 price per square foot The Avila Model at SolTerra Homes in the in the Piazza Serena neighborhood starting from $3,179. The second greatest value Indio apartment is the 79380 Avenue 42 Model at 79380 Avenue 42, Unit 1 starting at $2,595 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the Sun City Shadow Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Indio apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SolTerra HomesThe Avila3BR,2BA$2.09
79380 Avenue 42, Unit 179380 Avenue 423BR,1BA$2.16
Andorra ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$1.57
Medici Apartment HomesVilla DEste2BR,2BA$2.03
Watercrest at the Polo Fields2 Bed 2 Bath Up2BR,2BA$1.92
Saddleback2 Bedroom Dual Suites2BR,2BA$2.17
Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+)Valencia2BR,1BA$1.96
Arches at La QuintaMohave1BR,1BA$2.13
82145 Valencia AveOne bedroom - Not Available1BR,1BA$2.04
Cielo Vista Apartmentscv1x1601BR,1BA$1.66

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Indio Overview

Are you looking for a place to rent an apartment that is cozy but has plenty to offer? Indio, California has a population of around 88,291 people and has plenty to offer people if they want to find somewhere that has a suburban feel with a welcoming community. There are plenty of apartments to choose from in this area that has plenty of diversity to offer those who want to find a new home in this peaceful California city. 

Why live in Indio, CA?

Indio offers plenty of entertainment options for young couples who want to start a family and older families looking to relocate somewhere peaceful. There are plenty of country clubs around for you to choose from that will provide you with luxurious amenities that you can enjoy. Indio is quiet and out of the way of most sprawling suburban cities here in California. This means that it is a perfect place to prop up your feet and enjoy yourself during your relaxing stay in your new home.

Indio, CA
Population: 91,240

Ranked #363

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Indio Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Indio?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Indio is under $1,695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Indio?

The cheapest apartment in Indio is Mountain View Cottages which is listed at $1,060, while the average apartment in Indio costs $2,441.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Indio?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Indio that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Indio?

Cheap apartments in Indio have an average cost of $136 which is $2,305 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Indio.

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