Cheap Homes for Rent in La Quinta, CA from $1,000 (35 Rentals)

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property at 79815 Westward Ho Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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79815 Westward Ho Dr, Unit 2-Room Casita

79815 Westward Ho Dr
La QuintaCA92253

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property at 77845 California Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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77845 California Dr, Unit D2

77845 California Dr
Palm DesertCA92211
property at 78650 Ave 42

$1,800 - $2,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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78650 Ave 42

Bermuda DunesCA92203

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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 7

51099 Eisenhower Dr
La QuintaCA92253
property at 51049 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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51049 Eisenhower Dr, Unit 9

51049 Eisenhower Dr
La QuintaCA92253
property at 51020 Eisenhower Dr

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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51020 Eisenhower Dr

La QuintaCA92253

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property at 78390 Cameo Dunes Pl

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 6

78390 Cameo Dunes Pl

La QuintaCA92253
property at 78133 Crimson Ct

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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78133 Crimson Ct, Unit 133

78133 Crimson Ct
La QuintaCA92253
property at 78167 Crimson Ct

$2,180

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$2,180

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$2,180

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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78167 Crimson Ct

La QuintaCA92253
property at 51025 Avenida Martinez

$2,195

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$2,195

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2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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51025 Avenida Martinez

La QuintaCA92253
property at 79400 Ave 42

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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79400 Ave 42, Unit D

79400 Ave 42
Bermuda DunesCA92203
property at 40780 Breezy Pass Rd

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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40780 Breezy Pass Rd

Palm DesertCA92211

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La Quinta, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in La Quinta, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/01/2026

Current apartment rentals in the La Quinta, CA area range in price from $1,095 to $100,000 with an overall median price of $20,356. The three La Quinta neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Santa Carmelita At Vale La Quinta at $1,995, Piazza Serena at $1,095, and The Village at $1,700. 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$10,000$1,99548
Piazza Serena$12,887$1,095359
The Village$14,500$1,700284
Carmela in La Quinta$14,750$1,095245
Duna La Quinta$20,000$1,90071
Point Happy$50,000$1,250393

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 $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable La Quinta apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cielo Vista Apartmentscv1x160b1BR,1BA$1,115
Encanto Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertHumming BirdStudio,1BA$1,583
Monte Azul ApartmentsJasper Cottage1BR,1BA$1,675
Andorra ApartmentsPlan A2BR,2BA$1,695
Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+)Santa Cruz1BR,1BA$1,698
Desert Oasis ApartmentsThe Greens1BR,1BA$1,699
Villas on the GreenAugusta1BR,1BA$1,736
SmoketreeFloor Plan A1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Quinta, CA

As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Quinta area is the $2.09 price per square foot The Avila Model at SolTerra Homes in the in the Piazza Serena neighborhood starting from $3,175. 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.
SolTerra HomesThe Avila3BR,2BA$2.09
Andorra ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$1.57
Villaggio at La Quinta2 Bedroom - Cabernet2BR,2BA$2.15
Medici Apartment HomesVilla DEste2BR,2BA$1.99
Saddleback2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.17
Mira BellaVista1BR,1BA$2.38
Aventine Apartment HomesAndros1BR,1BA$2.24
Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+)Santa Cruz1BR,1BA$2.33
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertRoad Runner1BR,1BA$2.30
Cielo Vista Apartmentscv1x1601BR,1BA$1.66

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Frequently Asked Questions about La Quinta

What type of rentals are currently available in La Quinta?

There are currently 130 Apartments for Rent in La Quinta, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $7,270. There are also 666 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in La Quinta ranging from $1,095 to $100,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in La Quinta?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in La Quinta ranges from $1,095 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $13,090.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in La Quinta?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in La Quinta range from $2,495 to $6,250, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,399 to $37,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,585.

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