Cheap Homes for Rent in La Quinta, CA from $900 (32 Rentals)

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property at 79815 Westward Ho Dr

$1,650

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$1,650

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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 78650 Ave 42

$1,800 - $2,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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78650 Ave 42

Bermuda DunesCA92203

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property at 78650 Avenue 42

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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78650 Avenue 42, Unit #207

78650 Avenue 42
Bermuda DunesCA92203
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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$1,995

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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property at 79661 Ave 42

$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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79661 Ave 42, Unit G

79661 Ave 42
Bermuda DunesCA92203
property at 79700 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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79700 Ave 42, Unit D

79700 Ave 42
Bermuda DunesCA92203
property at 78395 Terra Cotta Ct

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 26

78395 Terra Cotta Ct, Unit 307

78395 Terra Cotta Ct
La QuintaCA92253

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property at 79740 Ave 42

$2,295

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$2,295

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$2,295

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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79740 Ave 42, Unit 4

79740 Ave 42
Bermuda DunesCA92203
property at 79400 Ave 42

$2,395

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$2,395

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$2,395

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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79400 Ave 42, Unit 4

79400 Ave 42
Bermuda DunesCA92203

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La Quinta, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in La Quinta, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/16/2026

Current apartment rentals in the La Quinta, CA area range in price from $945 to $7,270 with an overall median price of $2,409. 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 $2,289. 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$1,30764
Duna La Quinta$2,275$1,9504
Piazza Serena$2,289$94593
The Village$2,359$1,77522
Carmela in La Quinta$2,763$1,30774

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 Apartmentscv1x1601BR,1BA$1,115
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
Mira BellaRancho1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Quinta, CA

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Quinta area is the $2.26 price per square foot The Avila Model at SolTerra Homes in the in the Piazza Serena neighborhood starting from $3,429. The second greatest value La Quinta apartment is the Plan A Model at Andorra Apartments starting at $1,695 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$2.26
Andorra ApartmentsPlan A2BR,2BA$1.57
Villaggio at La Quinta2 Bedroom - Cabernet2BR,2BA$2.09
Saddleback2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.17
Mira BellaBungalow2BR,2BA$2.28
Medici Apartment HomesVilla Medici1BR,1BA$2.24
50369 San Solano Rd, Unit 1bdrm Apartment50369 San Solano Rd1BR,1BA$2.25
Parkwood at Polo GroundsSanta Cruz1BR,1BA$2.05
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 128 Apartments for Rent in La Quinta, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,307 to $7,270. There are also 636 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in La Quinta ranging from $975 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 $975 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,731.

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 $2,295 to $37,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,483.

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