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78650 Ave 42

Bermuda DunesCA92203
property at 78650 Ave 42

78650 Ave 42

Bermuda DunesCA92203
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79380 Ave 42, Unit 2

79380 Ave 42
Bermuda DunesCA92203

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45245 Seeley Dr

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79740 Ave 42, Unit 5

79740 Ave 42
Bermuda DunesCA92203

Indio, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Indio, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/10/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Indio, CA area range in price from $1,000 to $95,000 with an overall median price of $54,164. The three Indio neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Indio at $1,400, Sun City Shadow Hills at $1,500, and Outlying Palm Springs at $1,000. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Indio Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Indio$3,985$1,40062
Sun City Shadow Hills$8,000$1,500129
Outlying Palm Springs$28,000$1,0001638
Foxstone$95,000$1,40082
Haciendas$95,000$1,40042
Terra Lago$95,000$1,40052

Cheapest Available Indio Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Indio, CA is a Studio unit found at Casa Serena Apartments in the La Paloma neighborhood priced from $1,350. Mira Bella in the Sonrisa at Spanish Walk neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,387. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Indio apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casa Serena ApartmentsJunior SuiteStudio,1BA$1,350
Mira BellaRancho1BR,1BA$1,387
82145 Valencia AveOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,425
Las Brisas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,595
Watercrest at the Polo Fields1 Bed 1 Bath Up1BR,1BA$1,595
Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+)Santa Cruz1BR,1BA$1,675
Andorra ApartmentsPlan A2BR,2BA$1,695
Desert Oasis ApartmentsThe Greens1BR,1BA$1,699
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertRoad Runner1BR,1BA$1,711

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Indio, CA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Indio area is the $2.05 price per square foot The Madrid Model at SolTerra Homes in the in the Piazza Serena neighborhood starting from $3,985. The second greatest value 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 Indio apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SolTerra HomesThe Madrid3BR,3BA$2.05
Andorra ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$1.57
Medici Apartment HomesVilla Farnese2BR,2BA$2.02
Villaggio at La Quinta2 Bedroom - Sauvignon Villa2BR,2BA$2.45
Indigo Views2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.03
Edencrest Apartments2br 1 bth2BR,1BA$1.90
Mira BellaBungalow2BR,2BA$2.36
Arches at La QuintaMohave1BR,1BA$2.34
Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+)Santa Cruz1BR,1BA$2.29
82145 Valencia AveOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Indio

What type of rentals are currently available in Indio?

There are currently 215 Apartments for Rent in Indio, CA with pricing that ranges from $945 to $4,300. There are also 587 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Indio ranging from $1,200 to $95,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Indio?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Indio ranges from $1,200 to $95,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,337.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Indio?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Indio range from $2,000 to $4,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $16,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,885.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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