Cheap Apartments for Rent in La Quinta, CA from $300 (68 Rentals)

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property at 78333 Scarlet Ct

$1,200

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

78333 Scarlet Ct

La QuintaCA92253
property at 79815 Westward Ho Dr

$1,650

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$1,650
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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

79815 Westward Ho Dr, Unit 2-Room Casita

79815 Westward Ho Dr
La QuintaCA92253
property at 78313 Terra Cotta Ct

$2,050

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$2,050
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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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78313 Terra Cotta Ct, Unit La Quinta

78313 Terra Cotta Ct
La QuintaCA92253

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property at 51099 Eisenhower Dr

$1,995

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$1,995
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$1,995

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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51099 Eisenhower Dr, Unit 3

51099 Eisenhower Dr
La QuintaCA92253
property at 51049 Eisenhower Dr

$1,995

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$1,995
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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51049 Eisenhower Dr, Unit 3

51049 Eisenhower Dr
La QuintaCA92253

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Smoketree
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$1,750 - $2,185
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$1,750 - $2,185
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Smoketree

81875 Avenue 48Indio, CA 92201
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Desert Meadows
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Meadows

44071 Clinton StIndio, CA 92201
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Cielo Vista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cielo Vista Apartments

81 Shadow Palm AveIndio, 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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Villas on the Green
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Villas on the Green

77120 California DrPalm Desert, CA 92211
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Royal Oaks Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Oaks Apartments

42720-42796 Washington StBermuda Dunes, CA 92203
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Edencrest Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Edencrest Apartments

81351 Fred Waring DrIndio, CA 92201
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property at 78650 Ave 42

$1,800 - $2,100

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78650 Ave 42

Bermuda DunesCA92203

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La Quinta, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in La Quinta, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the La Quinta, CA area range in price from $945 to $7,270 with an overall median price of $2,382. The three La Quinta neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Point Happy at $2,199, Duna La Quinta at $2,275, and Piazza Serena at $2,290. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for La Quinta Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Point Happy$2,199$1,30762
Duna La Quinta$2,275$1,9504
Piazza Serena$2,290$94589
The Village$2,359$1,77518
Carmela in La Quinta$2,668$1,30771

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 $1,300. Parkwood at Polo Grounds in the La Paloma neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable La Quinta apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Encanto Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Parkwood at Polo GroundsSanta Cruz1BR,1BA$1,495
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertHumming BirdStudio,1BA$1,583
Andorra ApartmentsPlan A2BR,2BA$1,695
Desert Oasis ApartmentsThe Greens1BR,1BA$1,699
Villas on the GreenAugusta1BR,1BA$1,726
Monte Azul ApartmentsJasper Cottage1BR,1BA$1,749
SmoketreeFloor Plan A1BR,1BA$1,750
Aventine Apartment HomesAndros1BR,1BA$1,775
Mira BellaRancho1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Quinta, CA

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Quinta area is the $2.37 price per square foot The Avila Model at SolTerra Homes in the in the Piazza Serena neighborhood starting from $3,604. The second greatest value La Quinta apartment is the 2 Bedroom - Sauvignon Grand Patio Model at Villaggio at La Quinta starting at $2,359 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the Piazza Serena 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 Avila3BR,2BA$2.37
Villaggio at La Quinta2 Bedroom - Sauvignon Grand Patio2BR,2BA$2.09
Andorra ApartmentsPlan A2BR,2BA$1.57
Saddleback2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.17
Royal PalmsAntigua2BR,2BA$2.41
Mira BellaBungalow2BR,2BA$2.28
Medici Apartment HomesVilla Medici1BR,1BA$2.33
Aventine Apartment HomesAndros1BR,1BA$2.24
Parkwood at Polo GroundsSeville1BR,1BA$2.24
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertRoad Runner1BR,1BA$2.30

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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 $1,300 at Encanto Apartments.

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 $1,550 at Encanto 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 Desert Oasis Apartments and starts from $2,499.

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