Cheap Apartments for Rent in Indio, CA from $300 (13 Rentals)

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Desert Meadows
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Meadows

44071 Clinton StIndio, CA 92201
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Encanto Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Encanto Apartments

46725 Clinton StIndio, CA 92201
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Indio Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Indio Gardens

82490 Requa 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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Orchard Villas
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard Villas

84500 Avenue 52Coachella, CA 92236
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Shadow Hills Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shadow Hills Townhomes

42211 Washington StPalm Desert, CA 92211
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Indio, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Indio, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Indio, CA area range in price from $945 to $4,804 with an overall median price of $2,645. The three Indio neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Haciendas at $945, Terra Lago at $945, and Sun City Shadow Hills at $1,425. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Indio Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Haciendas$2,000$945544
Terra Lago$2,000$945853
Sun City Shadow Hills$2,279$1,4251793
Downtown Indio$2,750$945887
Foxstone$2,750$945448
Outlying Palm Springs$4,095$9455684

Cheapest Available Indio Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Indio, CA is a Studio unit found at Mountain View Cottages in the La Paloma neighborhood priced from $945. Casa Serena Apartments in the La Paloma neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Indio apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain View CottagesStudioStudio,1BA$945
Casa Serena ApartmentsJunior SuiteStudio,1BA$1,325
Mira BellaRancho1BR,1BA$1,387
82145 Valencia AveOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,425
Las Brisas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Indio, CA

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Indio area is the $1.77 price per square foot The Granada Model at SolTerra Homes in the in the Piazza Serena neighborhood starting from $3,660. The second greatest value Indio apartment is the 81434 Palmyra Ave Model at 81434 Palmyra Ave starting at $3,500 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Foxstone neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Indio apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SolTerra HomesThe Granada4BR,3.5BA$1.77
81434 Palmyra Ave81434 Palmyra Ave3BR,2BA$1.84
Andorra ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$1.57
Indigo Views2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.03
Edencrest Apartments2br 1 bth2BR,1BA$1.90
Mira BellaBungalow2BR,2BA$2.23
Villaggio at La Quinta1 Bedroom - Merlot1BR,1BA$2.15
Medici Apartment HomesVilla Medici1BR,1BA$2.33
Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+)Santa Cruz1BR,1BA$2.29
82145 Valencia AveOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2.04

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Indio Overview

Are you looking for a place to rent an apartment that is cozy but has plenty to offer? Indio, California has a population of around 88,291 people and has plenty to offer people if they want to find somewhere that has a suburban feel with a welcoming community. There are plenty of apartments to choose from in this area that has plenty of diversity to offer those who want to find a new home in this peaceful California city. 

Why live in Indio, CA?

Indio offers plenty of entertainment options for young couples who want to start a family and older families looking to relocate somewhere peaceful. There are plenty of country clubs around for you to choose from that will provide you with luxurious amenities that you can enjoy. Indio is quiet and out of the way of most sprawling suburban cities here in California. This means that it is a perfect place to prop up your feet and enjoy yourself during your relaxing stay in your new home.

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Getting Around Indio, CA

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Indio Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Indio?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Indio is under $1,749.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Indio?

The cheapest apartment in Indio is Mountain View Cottages which is listed at $1,060, while the average apartment in Indio costs $2,645.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Indio?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 600 regular apartments in Indio that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Indio?

Cheap apartments in Indio have an average cost of $259 which is $2,386 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Indio.

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