
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Indio, CA from $300 with Washer/Dryer (29 Rentals)
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48255 Monroe St, Unit #27, Unit #27

Andorra Apartments

Arches at La Quinta

Watercrest at the Polo Fields

Monte Azul Apartments

84250 Indio Springs Dr
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83632 Manzanita Ave

Edencrest Apartments

Indigo Views

Royal Palms

Desert Oasis Apartments

Aventine Apartment Homes

Mira Bella
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Villaggio at La Quinta

Mediterra Apartment Homes

Medici Apartment Homes

Saddleback

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79041 Avenue 42

46750 Mountain Cove Dr

78197 Indigo Dr, Unit 307, Unit 307
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78395 Terra Cotta Ct, Unit 307, Unit 307

Vista Dunes Courtyard Homes

41726 Resorter Blvd

Palm Desert Palms Apartments

77845 California Dr, Unit D2, Unit D2

79400 Ave 42, Unit 2, Unit 2

79400 Ave 42, Unit 3, Unit 3
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Bermuda Dunes Courtyard
Indio, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Indio?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indio Studio Apartments | $1,395 | $945 | $1,638 |
| Indio 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,781 | $1,060 | $2,631 |
| Indio 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,413 | $1,325 | $4,772 |
| Indio 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,411 | $2,000 | $6,252 |
| Indio 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,884 | $3,645 | $7,272 |
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Indio, CAPopulation: 91,240
Ranked #363
in US Census Population by City
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Martin Van Buren Elementary
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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.
Expert Rental Resources
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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.