Cheap Apartments for Rent in La Quinta, CA from $300 (12 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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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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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: 06/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the La Quinta, CA area range in price from $1,000 to $37,500 with an overall median price of $16,000. The three La Quinta neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Santa Carmelita At Vale La Quinta at $1,000, Duna La Quinta at $2,100, and Carmela in La Quinta at $1,900. 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
Santa Carmelita At Vale La Quinta$4,500$1,00062
Duna La Quinta$17,500$2,10066
Carmela in La Quinta$18,500$1,900240
Piazza Serena$18,500$1,000364
Point Happy$18,500$1,250392
The Village$18,500$1,000289

Cheapest Available La Quinta Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in La Quinta, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+) in the La Paloma neighborhood priced from $1,414. 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
Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+)Santa Cruz1BR,1BA$1,414
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertHumming BirdStudio,1BA$1,583
Andorra ApartmentsPlan A2BR,2BA$1,695
Desert Oasis ApartmentsThe Greens1BR,1BA$1,699
Monte Azul ApartmentsJasper Cottage1BR,1BA$1,727

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Quinta, CA

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Quinta area is the $1.58 price per square foot The Seville Model at SolTerra Homes in the in the Piazza Serena neighborhood starting from $3,860. The second greatest value La Quinta 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 La Quinta apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SolTerra HomesThe Seville4BR,3BA$1.58
79380 Avenue 42, Unit 179380 Avenue 423BR,1BA$2.16
Andorra ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$1.57
Medici Apartment HomesVilla Farnese2BR,2BA$2.20
Indigo Views2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.03
51099 Eisenhower Dr, Unit 251099 Eisenhower Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.90
51049 Eisenhower Dr, Unit 351049 Eisenhower Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.90
Edencrest Apartments2br 1 bth2BR,1BA$1.90
Mira BellaBungalow2BR,2BA$2.25
Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+)Seville1BR,1BA$2.07

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Getting Around La Quinta, CA

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Quinta Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in La Quinta?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in La Quinta is at Desert Fountains at Palm Desert listed at $1,583.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom La Quinta Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom La Quinta Apartment is $1,414 at Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+).

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom La Quinta Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in La Quinta is starting from $1,695 at Andorra Apartments.

What is the most affordable La Quinta Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap La Quinta Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Silverhawk Apartments and starts from $2,580.

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