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78130 Cortez Ln

Indian WellsCA92210

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79380 Ave 42, Unit 3

79380 Ave 42
Bermuda DunesCA92203

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La Quinta, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in La Quinta, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/17/2025

Current apartment rentals in the La Quinta, CA area range in price from $1,000 to $40,000 with an overall median price of $16,416. The three La Quinta neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Santa Carmelita At Vale La Quinta at $1,000, Carmela in La Quinta at $1,950, and Piazza Serena at $1,000. 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$4,500$1,00064
Carmela in La Quinta$18,500$1,950264
Piazza Serena$18,500$1,000393
Point Happy$18,500$1,100437
The Village$18,500$1,000315
Duna La Quinta$20,000$1,10073

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 $1,375. Mira Bella in the Sonrisa at Spanish Walk neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,385. Here is today’s list of the most affordable La Quinta apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+)Santa Cruz1BR,1BA$1,375
Mira BellaRancho1BR,1BA$1,385
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertHumming BirdStudio,1BA$1,583
Andorra ApartmentsPlan A2BR,2BA$1,695
Desert Oasis ApartmentsThe Greens1BR,1BA$1,699
Medici Apartment HomesVilla Medici1BR,1BA$1,776
Edencrest Apartments2br 1 bth2BR,1BA$1,800
Arches at La QuintaOasis2BR,2BA$1,800
SmoketreeFloor Plan A1BR,1BA$1,810
Monte Azul ApartmentsJade1BR,1BA$1,849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Quinta, CA

As of August 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Quinta area is the $2.06 price per square foot The Madrid II Model at SolTerra Homes in the in the Piazza Serena neighborhood starting from $3,935. 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 Madrid II3BR,3BA$2.06
79380 Avenue 42, Unit 179380 Avenue 423BR,1BA$2.16
78205 Cortez Ln78205 Cortez Ln2BR,2BA$2.08
Andorra ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$1.57
51099 Eisenhower Dr, Unit 251099 Eisenhower Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.90
51049 Eisenhower Dr, Unit 351049 Eisenhower Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.90
Edencrest Apartments2br 1 bth2BR,1BA$1.90
Medici Apartment HomesVilla Medici1BR,1BA$2.17
Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+)Seville1BR,1BA$2.07
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertRoad Runner1BR,1BA$2.30

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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 $1,375 to $4,380. There are also 729 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in La Quinta ranging from $1,000 to $40,000.

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 $1,000 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,150.

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 $2,050 to $3,985, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,350 to $37,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,935.

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