
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Indio Neighborhood of Indio, CA from $300 (7 Rentals)
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Downtown Indio, Indio, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Indio?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Indio Studio Apartments | $1,160 | $945 | $1,325 |
Downtown Indio 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,759 | $1,060 | $2,100 |
Downtown Indio 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,989 | $1,325 | $2,480 |
Downtown Indio 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,750 | $2,000 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Indio Neighborhood of Indio, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Indio Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Indio area of Indio, CA is a Studio unit found at Mountain View Cottages priced from $945. Casa Serena Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here are the most affordable Downtown Indio apartments for rent in Indio, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mountain View Cottages | Studio | Studio,1BA | $945 |
Casa Serena Apartments | Junior Suite | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
82145 Valencia Ave | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Indio, CA
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Indio area is the $1.84 price per square foot 81434 Palmyra Ave Model at 81434 Palmyra Ave in the in the Foxstone neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Downtown Indio 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 Downtown Indio apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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81434 Palmyra Ave | 81434 Palmyra Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.84 |
Andorra Apartments | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
Indigo Views | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
Edencrest Apartments | 2br 1 bth | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Arches at La Quinta | Mohave | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
Watercrest at the Polo Fields | 1 Bed 1 Bath Up | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+) | Santa Cruz | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
82145 Valencia Ave | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Las Brisas Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
Mountain View Cottages | Junior 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Indio, Indio, CA
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
Thomas Jefferson Middle
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Indio, Indio, CA
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
Thomas Jefferson Middle
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Getting Around the Downtown Indio Neighborhood in Indio, CA
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Indio Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Indio?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Indio is under $1,805.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Indio?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Indio is Mountain View Cottages which is listed at $1,060, while the average apartment in Downtown Indio costs $2,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 48 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Indio?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Indio have an average cost of $170 which is $2,580 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Indio.
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