Cheap Apartments for Rent in Indio, CA from $300 (70 Rentals)

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82079 Avenue 50
$1,400 - $1,900
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$1,400 - $1,900

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82079 Avenue 50

82079 Avenue 50Indio, CA 92201
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property at 82384 Sardinia Rd

$1,700

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$1,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

82384 Sardinia Rd, Unit 2-Room Casita

82384 Sardinia Rd
IndioCA92203

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Smoketree
$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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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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property at 83632 Manzanita Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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Vintage Palms
2 Bedroom Apartments

Vintage Palms

82435 Requa AveIndio, CA 92201
property at 82567 Ave 48

$1,750 - $1,900

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82567 Ave 48

IndioCA92201
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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 48939 Eisenhower Dr

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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property at 79815 Westward Ho Dr

$1,700

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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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78650 Avenue 42, Unit #207

78650 Avenue 42
Bermuda DunesCA92203
property at 78313 Terra Cotta Ct

$2,050

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$2,050

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78313 Terra Cotta Ct, Unit La Quinta

78313 Terra Cotta Ct
La QuintaCA92253
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Orchard Villas I
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard Villas I

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

Pricing Updated: 07/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Indio, CA area range in price from $700 to $7,270 with an overall median price of $2,566. The three Indio neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Foxstone at $1,460, Haciendas at $945, and Downtown Indio at $945. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Indio Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Foxstone$1,795$1,4607
Haciendas$1,815$94516
Downtown Indio$1,900$94536
Terra Lago$1,900$94533
Sun City Shadow Hills$2,895$1,77029
Outlying Palm Springs$3,600$1,15047
Coachella Valley$4,061$700347

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
Encanto Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
82145 Valencia AveOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,460
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
Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+)Santa Cruz1BR,1BA$1,698

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Indio, CA

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Indio area is the $2.05 price per square foot The Cordoba Model at SolTerra Homes in the in the Piazza Serena neighborhood starting from $4,055. The second greatest value Indio apartment is the Plan A Model at Andorra Apartments starting at $1,695 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the La Paloma 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 Cordoba3BR,3BA$2.05
Andorra ApartmentsPlan A2BR,2BA$1.57
Villaggio at La Quinta2 Bedroom - Cabernet2BR,2BA$2.15
Medici Apartment HomesVilla DEste2BR,2BA$2.06
Saddleback2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.17
Mira BellaBungalow2BR,2BA$2.28
Aventine Apartment HomesAndros1BR,1BA$2.24
82145 Valencia AveOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.95
Tres Floresone bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22
85169-85171 Bagdad Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.77

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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 Oasis Apartments and starts from $2,499.

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