Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Indio Neighborhood of Indio, CA from $300 (7 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
Senior Living
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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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Downtown Indio, Indio, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Indio Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Indio area of Indio, CA is a Studio unit found at Mountain View Cottages priced from $945. Casa Serena Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Downtown Indio apartments for rent in Indio, CA:

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$1,414

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Indio, CA

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Indio area is the $1.57 price per square foot Plan B Model at Andorra Apartments in the in the La Paloma neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Downtown Indio apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 82145 Valencia Ave starting at $1,980 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Foxstone neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Indio apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Andorra ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$1.57
82145 Valencia AveTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.80
Indigo Views2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.03
Edencrest Apartments2br 1 bth2BR,1BA$1.90
Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+)Seville1BR,1BA$2.07
Watercrest at the Polo Fields1 Bed 1 Bath Down1BR,1BA$2.50
SmoketreeFloor Plan A1BR,1BA$2.64
Monte Azul ApartmentsJasper Cottage1BR,1BA$2.53
Las Brisas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.51
Mountain View CottagesJunior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.36

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Getting Around the Downtown Indio Neighborhood in Indio, CA

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Indio Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Indio?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Indio is Mountain View Cottages which is listed at $1,060, while the average apartment in Downtown Indio costs $3,525.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 2 regular apartments in Downtown Indio that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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