Cheap Apartments for Rent in La Quinta, CA from $300 (9 Rentals)

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Desert Meadows
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Meadows

44071 Clinton StIndio, 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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Shadow Hills Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shadow Hills Townhomes

42211 Washington StPalm Desert, CA 92211
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Desert Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Villas

46580-46675 Desert Villa StIndio, CA 92201
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La Quinta, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in La Quinta, CA

Pricing Updated: 01/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the La Quinta, CA area range in price from $945 to $4,360 with an overall median price of $3,633. The three La Quinta neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Duna La Quinta at $2,195, Santa Carmelita At Vale La Quinta at $2,195, and Piazza Serena at $945. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for La Quinta Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Duna La Quinta$2,890$2,1956
Santa Carmelita At Vale La Quinta$3,000$2,1952
Piazza Serena$3,928$94564
Carmela in La Quinta$3,935$1,17646
Point Happy$4,025$1,17678
The Village$4,025$1,94521

Cheapest Available La Quinta Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in La Quinta, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Encanto Apartments in the Piazza Serena neighborhood priced from $1,176. Desert Fountains at Palm Desert in the Sonrisa at Spanish Walk neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,583. Here is today’s list of the most affordable La Quinta apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Encanto Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,176
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertHumming BirdStudio,1BA$1,583
SmoketreeFloor Plan A1BR,1BA$1,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Quinta, CA

As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Quinta area is the $2.16 price per square foot 79380 Avenue 42 Model at 79380 Avenue 42, Unit 1 in the in the Sun City Shadow Hills neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value La Quinta apartment is the Plan B Model at Andorra Apartments starting at $1,795 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the La Paloma neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Quinta apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
79380 Avenue 42, Unit 179380 Avenue 423BR,1BA$2.16
Andorra ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$1.57
Medici Apartment HomesVilla DEste2BR,2BA$1.96
51099 Eisenhower Dr, Unit 251099 Eisenhower Dr2BR,1.5BA$2.20
Villaggio at La Quinta1 Bedroom with Den - Pinot Noir1BR,1BA$2.20
Edencrest Apartments2br 1 bth2BR,1BA$1.90
Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+)Valencia2BR,1BA$1.96
SaddlebackOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.26
SmoketreeFloor Plan A1BR,1BA$2.29
Encanto Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Quinta Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in La Quinta?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in La Quinta is under $1,899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in La Quinta?

The cheapest apartment in La Quinta is Encanto Apartments which is listed at $1,176, while the average apartment in La Quinta costs $3,633.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in La Quinta?

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 6 regular apartments in La Quinta 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 La Quinta?

Cheap apartments in La Quinta have an average cost of $106 which is $3,527 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in La Quinta.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.