Cheap Apartments for Rent in Indio, CA from $300 (65 Rentals)

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property at 41560 Goodrich St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

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41560 Goodrich St

IndioCA92203
property at 82888 Port Wine Ln

$1,385

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$1,385

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$1,385

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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82888 Port Wine Ln, Unit CASITA

82888 Port Wine Ln
IndioCA92203

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Smoketree
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$1,750 - $2,185
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$1,750 - $2,185

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Smoketree

81875 Avenue 48Indio, CA 92201
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property at 82384 Sardinia Rd

$1,850

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$1,850

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82384 Sardinia Rd

IndioCA92203
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Desert Meadows
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Meadows

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

Cielo Vista Apartments

81 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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Vintage Palms
2 Bedroom Apartments

Vintage Palms

82435 Requa AveIndio, CA 92201

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property at 83632 Manzanita Ave

$1,675

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$1,675

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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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property at 79815 Westward Ho Dr

$1,850

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$1,850

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79815 Westward Ho Dr

La QuintaCA92253
property at 78390 Cameo Dunes Pl

$2,000

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$2,000

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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78390 Cameo Dunes Pl

La QuintaCA92253
property at 78133 Crimson Ct

$2,000

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$2,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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78133 Crimson Ct, Unit 133

78133 Crimson Ct
La QuintaCA92253
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Orchard Villas
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard Villas

84500 Avenue 52Coachella, CA 92236
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Indio, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Indio, CA area range in price from $1,000 to $100,000 with an overall median price of $12,995. The three Indio neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Indio at $1,000, Terra Lago at $1,000, and Haciendas at $1,000. 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$4,850$1,00053
Terra Lago$5,225$1,00044
Haciendas$5,500$1,00032
Foxstone$5,900$1,00082
Outlying Palm Springs$6,500$1,70016
Sun City Shadow Hills$50,000$1,245125

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. 85169-85171 Bagdad Ave in the Aventine neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Indio apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain View CottagesStudioStudio,1BA$945
85169-85171 Bagdad Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,195
Casa Serena ApartmentsJunior SuiteStudio,1BA$1,295
Encanto Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Cielo Vista Apartmentscv1x160b1BR,1BA$1,383
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertHumming BirdStudio,1BA$1,583
Las Brisas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,595
Tres Floresone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Watercrest at the Polo Fields1 Bed 1 Bath Down1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Indio, CA

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Indio area is the $2.00 price per square foot The Valencia Model at SolTerra Homes in the in the Piazza Serena neighborhood starting from $3,550. The second greatest value Indio apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Desert Palms starting at $1,985 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Aventine 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 Valencia3BR,2.5BA$2.00
Desert PalmsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.71
Andorra ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$1.57
Medici Apartment HomesVilla DEste2BR,2BA$2.16
Saddleback2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.17
Aventine Apartment HomesAndros1BR,1BA$2.24
Watercrest at the Polo Fields1 Bed 1 Bath Down1BR,1BA$2.21
Tres Floresone bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22
85169-85171 Bagdad Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.77
Cielo Vista Apartmentscv1x1601BR,1BA$2.06

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Indio?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Indio is at Mountain View Cottages listed at $945.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Indio Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Indio Apartment is $1,060 at Mountain View Cottages.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Indio is starting from $1,550 at Encanto Apartments.

What is the most affordable Indio Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Indio Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Desert Palms and starts from $1,985.

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