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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in La Quinta?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap La Quinta Studio Apartments | $1,674 | $1,583 | $1,945 |
Cheap La Quinta 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,831 | $1,414 | $2,395 |
Cheap La Quinta 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,258 | $1,695 | $6,500 |
Cheap La Quinta 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,798 | $2,050 | $10,000+ |
Cheap La Quinta 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,495 | $3,200 | $6,425 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in La Quinta, CA
Pricing Updated: 06/24/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Santa Carmelita At Vale La Quinta | $4,500 | $1,000 | 62 |
Duna La Quinta | $17,500 | $2,100 | 66 |
Carmela in La Quinta | $18,500 | $1,900 | 240 |
Piazza Serena | $18,500 | $1,000 | 364 |
Point Happy | $18,500 | $1,250 | 392 |
The Village | $18,500 | $1,000 | 289 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+) | Santa Cruz | 1BR,1BA | $1,414 |
Desert Fountains at Palm Desert | Humming Bird | Studio,1BA | $1,583 |
Andorra Apartments | Plan A | 2BR,2BA | $1,695 |
Desert Oasis Apartments | The Greens | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
Monte Azul Apartments | Jasper Cottage | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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SolTerra Homes | The Seville | 4BR,3BA | $1.58 |
79380 Avenue 42, Unit 1 | 79380 Avenue 42 | 3BR,1BA | $2.16 |
Andorra Apartments | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
Medici Apartment Homes | Villa Farnese | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
Indigo Views | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
51099 Eisenhower Dr, Unit 2 | 51099 Eisenhower Dr | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.90 |
51049 Eisenhower Dr, Unit 3 | 51049 Eisenhower Dr | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.90 |
Edencrest Apartments | 2br 1 bth | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Mira Bella | Bungalow | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+) | Seville | 1BR,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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