Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Indio Neighborhood of Indio, CA from $800 (43 Rentals)

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$1,750 - $2,125
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Smoketree

81875 Avenue 48Indio, CA 92201
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83060 Sonora Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

83060 Sonora Ave

83060 Sonora AveIndio, CA 92201
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44769 Palm St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

44769 Palm St

44769 Palm StIndio, CA 92201
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44522 Arabia St
1 Bedroom Apartments

44522 Arabia St

44522 Arabia StIndio, CA 92201
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Elms Mobile Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elms Mobile Park

81271 Indio BlvdIndio, CA 92201

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83121 Sonora Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

83121 Sonora Ave

83121 Sonora AveIndio, CA 92201
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83158 Sonora Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

83158 Sonora Ave

83158 Sonora AveIndio, CA 92201
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44736 King St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

44736 King St

44736 King StIndio, CA 92201
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The Elms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Elms

82808 44th AveIndio, CA 92201
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83109 Lupine Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

83109 Lupine Ave

83109 Lupine AveIndio, CA 92201
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44869 King St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

44869 King St

44869 King StIndio, CA 92201

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43965 Towne St
2 Bedroom Apartments

43965 Towne St

43965 Towne StIndio, CA 92201
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46517 Arabia St
Studio Apartments

46517 Arabia St

46517 Arabia StIndio, CA 92201
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44726 King St
2 Bedroom Apartments

44726 King St

44726 King StIndio, CA 92201
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Desert Meadows
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Meadows

44071 Clinton StIndio, CA 92201
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Casa Serena Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Serena Apartments

46595 Vargas RdIndio, CA 92201
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Vintage Palms
2 Bedroom Apartments

Vintage Palms

82435 Requa AveIndio, CA 92201

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Aspire
3 Bedroom Apartments

Aspire

49270 CochranIndio, CA 92201
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Edencrest Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Edencrest Apartments

81351 Fred Waring DrIndio, CA 92201
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Plaza Del Sol II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Del Sol II

45702 Arabia StIndio, CA 92201
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Plaza Del Sol I
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Del Sol I

82449 Bliss AveIndio, CA 92201
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Plaza Del Sol III
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Del Sol III

82471 Bliss AveIndio, CA 92201
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Desert Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Villas

46580-46675 Desert Villa StIndio, CA 92201
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Plaza Del Sol II
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Del Sol II

82455 Bliss 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. Encanto Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Downtown Indio apartments for rent in Indio, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain View CottagesStudioStudio,1BA$945
Encanto Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Parkwood at Polo GroundsSanta Cruz1BR,1BA$1,495
Tres Floresone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Las Brisas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,595
Andorra ApartmentsPlan A2BR,2BA$1,695
Monte Azul ApartmentsJasper Cottage1BR,1BA$1,749
SmoketreeFloor Plan A1BR,1BA$1,750
Watercrest at the Polo Fields2 Bed 2 Bath Up Deluxe2BR,2BA$1,805

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Indio, CA

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Indio area is the $1.57 price per square foot Plan A Model at Andorra Apartments in the in the La Paloma neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Downtown Indio apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Down Model at Watercrest at the Polo Fields starting at $1,880 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the La Paloma 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 A2BR,2BA$1.57
Watercrest at the Polo Fields1 Bed 1 Bath Down1BR,1BA$2.52
Parkwood at Polo GroundsSanta Cruz1BR,1BA$2.05
Tres Floresone bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22
SmoketreeFloor Plan A1BR,1BA$2.46
Monte Azul ApartmentsJasper Cottage1BR,1BA$2.57
Las Brisas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.51
Encanto Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.48
Mountain View CottagesJunior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Indio Apartments

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

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

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

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

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