Cheap Apartments for Rent in Indio, CA from $300 (13 Rentals)

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Desert Meadows
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Meadows

44071 Clinton StIndio, CA 92201
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Encanto Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Encanto Apartments

46725 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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Orchard Villas
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard Villas

84500 Avenue 52Coachella, CA 92236
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Shadow Hills Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shadow Hills Townhomes

42211 Washington StPalm Desert, CA 92211
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Indio, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/29/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Indio, CA area range in price from $700 to $4,305 with an overall median price of $2,425. The three Indio neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Haciendas at $945, Terra Lago at $945, and Downtown Indio 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
Haciendas$1,875$94516
Terra Lago$1,900$94538
Downtown Indio$2,050$94544
Foxstone$2,050$1,4457
Sun City Shadow Hills$2,595$1,38520
Outlying Palm Springs$4,082$700314

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. Casa Serena Apartments in the Aventine neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Indio apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain View CottagesStudioStudio,1BA$945
Casa Serena ApartmentsJunior SuiteStudio,1BA$1,350
Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+)Santa Cruz1BR,1BA$1,375
Mira BellaVista1BR,1BA$1,515
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertHumming BirdStudio,1BA$1,583

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Indio, CA

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Indio area is the $2.29 price per square foot The Avila Model at SolTerra Homes in the in the Piazza Serena neighborhood starting from $3,484. 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$2.29
79380 Avenue 42, Unit 179380 Avenue 423BR,1BA$2.16
Desert PalmsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.71
Andorra ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$1.57
Indigo Views2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.03
Edencrest Apartments2br 1 bth2BR,1BA$1.90
82145 Valencia AveTwo Bedroom 9002BR,1BA$1.78
Medici Apartment HomesVilla Medici1BR,1BA$2.23
Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+)Seville1BR,1BA$2.07
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertRoad Runner1BR,1BA$2.30

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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.

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Getting Around Indio, CA

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $1,805.

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 $2,425.

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 7 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 $334 which is $2,091 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Indio.

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