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$2,200

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$2,200
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78197 Indigo Dr, Unit 307, Unit 307

78197 Indigo Dr
La QuintaCA92253

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property at 51049 Eisenhower Dr

$1,995

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$1,995
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51049 Eisenhower Dr, Unit G, Unit G

51049 Eisenhower Dr
La QuintaCA92253
property at 51099 Eisenhower Dr

$1,995

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51099 Eisenhower Dr, Unit 7, Unit 7

51099 Eisenhower Dr
La QuintaCA92253

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Smoketree
$1,725 - $2,165
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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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Villas on the Green
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Villas on the Green

77120 California DrPalm 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: 05/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the La Quinta, CA area range in price from $945 to $7,272 with an overall median price of $3,789. The three La Quinta neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Duna La Quinta at $2,215, Carmela in La Quinta at $1,176, and Piazza Serena at $945. 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
Duna La Quinta$2,780$2,2154
Carmela in La Quinta$4,042$1,17672
Piazza Serena$4,042$94588
Point Happy$4,042$1,17664
The Village$4,042$1,20023

Cheapest Available La Quinta Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in La Quinta, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cielo Vista Apartments in the La Paloma neighborhood priced from $1,115. Encanto Apartments in the Piazza Serena neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,176. Here is today’s list of the most affordable La Quinta apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cielo Vista Apartmentscv1x1601BR,1BA$1,115
Encanto Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,176
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertHumming BirdStudio,1BA$1,583
Andorra ApartmentsPlan A2BR,2BA$1,695
Desert Oasis ApartmentsThe Greens1BR,1BA$1,699
SmoketreeFloor Plan A1BR,1BA$1,725
Aventine Apartment HomesAndros1BR,1BA$1,775
Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+)Valencia2BR,1BA$1,781
Mira BellaRancho1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Quinta, CA

As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Quinta area is the $2.08 price per square foot The Avila Model at SolTerra Homes in the in the Piazza Serena neighborhood starting from $3,154. 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 Avila3BR,2BA$2.08
79380 Avenue 42, Unit 179380 Avenue 423BR,1BA$2.16
Andorra ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$1.57
Medici Apartment HomesVilla Farnese2BR,2BA$1.99
Mediterra Apartment HomesBrava2BR,2BA$2.17
Saddleback2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.17
Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+)Valencia2BR,1BA$1.96
Aventine Apartment HomesAndros1BR,1BA$2.24
Cielo Vista Apartmentscv1x1601BR,1BA$1.66
Encanto Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.24

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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 $1,115 at Cielo Vista 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 $1,333 at Cielo Vista 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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